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Christine Woodcock named OGS president

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society’s board of directors yesterday announced that Christine Woodcock has been appointed as its president until June 2026. Most recently, Christine was the co-chair of the Scottish special interest group (SIG), and since that time, the SIG … Continue reading →

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John Boeren from The Netherlands becomes president-elect of Association of Professional Genealogists

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) this week announced the results of their election. John Boeren from The Netherlands was named president, along with three other officers and five board members from the United States and one board member from … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors’ redesigned website improves visitors’ experience

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

Ontario Ancestors, Canada’s largest genealogical society, has redesigned its website. It looks very good, and visitors will find it easier to navigate and find the information they need. The tabs across the top of each page and their content have … Continue reading →

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Are hybrid meetings the future for genealogical societies trying to retain and increase membership?

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Gail Dever

As many genealogical societies continue to think about whether or not to host virtual, hybrid, or just in-person meetings, two organizations on either side of the pond have committed to providing their local and distant members with online presentations and … Continue reading →

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Ontario Genealogical Society’s Toronto Branch needs volunteers for cemetery project

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has a new cemetery project, and they’re looking for volunteers. They hope to soon begin recording the grave markers, both indoors and outdoors, at the Westminster Cemetery in Toronto’s North York. The … Continue reading →

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BIFHSGO’s monthly meetings to become hybrid — in person and online

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) had good news yesterday for those of us who can’t make it to Ottawa for their free monthly meetings — and good news for those who live in Ottawa. Beginning … Continue reading →

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Call for volunteers to transcribe marriage records for 50th anniversary project

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is looking for volunteers to transcribe a collection of 19th-century marriage documents. They’d like to complete the project in time for their 50th anniversary in 2023. The original marriage documents are held … Continue reading →

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NEHGS president receives first John Adams Medal

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Gail Dever

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) announced last week that D. Brenton Simons, the organization’s longtime president and CEO, received the first-ever John Adams Medal from the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The award recognizes … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Youth ambassador for family history society

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Gail Dever

Would a youth ambassador help your genealogical society attract younger members? The Devon Family History Society in Exeter, Devon in England hopes it will make a difference in theirs. Yesterday, the society tweeted what looks very much like a job … Continue reading →

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Explore Ontario Ancestors’ new online master library catalogue

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Gail Dever

Ontario Ancestors has consolidated the library collections of its branches and special interest groups (SIGs) into one online master library catalogue that can be searched by members and visitors. Executive Director Megan Houston wrote in the latest issue of the … Continue reading →

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