Author Archives: Gail Dever

This week’s Ontario Genealogical Society webinars include five presentations and a writing workshop

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Gail Dever

Lots of good topics this week at the Ontario Genealogical Society, including a four-and-a-half-hour family history writing workshop. All of these virtual presentations are free to everyone, with the exception of the workshop, which is free to members, but $25 … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — April 4, 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsPope Leo’s French-Canadian Ancestors by Jackie Hogue Corrigan on As Canadian as can be. New Acadian Genealogy Guide, by Judy Nimer Muhn on Genealogical Publishing. Genealogical research for citizenship, 2026 by Dr. Gillian … Continue reading →

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More genealogy gems on the International Institute of Genealogical Studies’ YouTube channel

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Gail Dever

The International Institute of Genealogical Studies continues to treat us to recordings of their presentations on YouTube. During the past week, they have added two new videos, both presented by Cheryl Levy. United Empire Loyalists Cheryl Levy, PLCGS, discusses the … Continue reading →

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New podcast series re-examines the Irish Famine through the life of one man who survived it

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Gail Dever

As the release of the 1926 Irish Census approaches, a new four‑part series of A Family History Of… podcast launches on all streaming platforms today, taking listeners deep into one of the most devastating chapters of Irish history: the Great … Continue reading →

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BC genealogist and speaker M. Diane Rogers has passed away

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gail Dever

M. Diane Rogers, a long-time genealogist, educator, speaker, former president and active member of the British Columbia Genealogical Society (BCGS), and former secretary of the Vancouver Branch of the United Empire Loyalists Association, passed away after a brief illness at … Continue reading →

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Two OGS virtual presentations — Farmerettes and How MyHeritage uses AI to make newspapers searchable

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society and its Huron County Branch are each hosting a free virtual presentation this week. Both are open to members and non-members. The presentations take place in Eastern time. Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — March 28, 2026

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsInside the Archives: Digitizing 6 Million Day School Records by Brianne Boucher and Beth Greenhorn on Knowledge Exchange. Research Resource – Kent Wills Index by Teresa Basińska Eckford on Writing My Past. … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia family history writing contest open to all

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Gail Dever

Do you have a good story about your ancestors and relatives who lived in Nova Scotia? Or a story about how you broke down a brick wall? If so, perhaps you’d consider entering the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia’s (GANS) … Continue reading →

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Remains of WWI soldier Private Albert Henry Detmold identified

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, as those of Private Albert Henry Detmold. His identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological, and DNA analysis. Albert (Bert) … Continue reading →

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Quebec pledges $600K for Montreal’s Irish Memorial Park

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Gail Dever

The memorial project at the Irish Monument site in Montreal will receive a $600,000 contribution from the Quebec government. Chantal Rouleau, the provincial minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action, made the announcement Sunday as the St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading →

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