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Ontario Ancestors’ virtual presentations this week

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Gail Dever

It’s the last week of branch presentations at Ontario Ancestors before the society’s virtual three-day conference begins June 24. The branches’ following presentations are virtual, free, and open to the public. All times are in Eastern time. Monday, June 13, … Continue reading →

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Virtual presentation — FamilySearch: Be a power user

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Campbell River Genealogy Society in British Columbia will host a free virtual presentation, FamilySearch: Be a Power User, delivered by Jeannie Vance, on Saturday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time (12:30 p.m. Eastern time). FamilySearch.com is always changing, … Continue reading →

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BIFHSGO virtual presentations on Saturday — Tips for genetic genealogy and Irish Palatines

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa will host its virtual monthly meeting on Saturday, March 12, during which two presentations will be delivered. The meeting is free to all. 9:00 a.m. Eastern timeTips for Genetic Genealogy DNA … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors’ virtual presentations this week

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Gail Dever

Six of Ontario Ancestors’ branches and a special interest group this week are hosting free virtual presentations at their meetings. All are open to the public, but registration is required. The times are in Eastern time. Monday, November 22 — … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? with Judi Dench

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Gail Dever

The latest episode of the UK’s Who Do You Think You Are? with Dame Judi Dench is available on YouTube, for now. If interested, you may want to watch it soon, before someone has it removed. Spoiler alert: Who Do … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Ontario land records

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Gail Dever

Ontario Ancestors’ Niagara Peninsula Branch will host the free webinar, Ontario Land Records – Where are they Online?, presented by Ken McKinlay, today, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. In this presentation, Mr. McKinlay will talk about the online … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Dissecting the documents — UK censuses

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Gail Dever

The Quinte Branch of Ontario Ancestors will host the free webinar, Dissecting the Documents — UK Censuses from 1801 to Present Day, presented by Dr. Penny Walters, on Saturday, June 19, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. In this session we … Continue reading →

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Librarian and Archivist of Canada releases statement on content on Library and Archives Canada’s website

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Gail Dever

Most likely in light of recent events, such as the discovery of the remains of 215 children found recently at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, Librarian and Archivist of Canada Leslie Weir yesterday issued the following statement. … Continue reading →

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Virtual presentation — WWI veterans and society

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Gail Dever

In partnership with the Canadian Centre for the Great War, the Winnipeg Public Library will host a free virtual presentation, A Better World: First World War Veterans and Society, presented by Caitlin Bailey, executive director of the Vimy Foundation and … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Finding female ancestors

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Gail Dever

The Essex Branch of Ontario Ancestors will host the free webinar, Finding Our Female Ancestors, presented by Cindi Moynahan-Foreman, today, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Ms. Moynahan-Foreman will outline common record sources, as well as key Essex County … Continue reading →

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