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Free three-part webinar series on Upper Canada research

If your ancestors lived in Upper Canada (Ontario), you will want to watch Janice Nickerson’s three webinars on Friday, June 12, hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars . This free three-part series covers Crown Land Petitions, Heir & Devisee Commission … Continue reading

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25% off a Newspapers.com subscription for Father’s Day

Until June 22, a six-month Newspapers.com Publisher’s Extra subscription is $74.00 (US$54.90) plus tax, which is 25% off the regular price of $99. To see the subscription price in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, scroll down to the … Continue reading

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Free access to Swedish and Danish records on MyHeritage

Until Sunday, June 7, MyHeritage is offering free access to Swedish and Danish historical records in celebration of Swedish National Day and Danish Constitution Day. The free access includes household examination books, church records, censuses, passenger lists, newspapers, and vital … Continue reading

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Free access to US immigration records on MyHeritage, from June 1 to 5

To celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, MyHeritage is offering free access to US immigration records from June 1 to 5. This free access includes more than 50 immigration collections … Continue reading

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OGS virtual presentations this week — Indigenous settlement, British Home Children, Norwegian genealogy research, and Irish Registry of Deeds

The Ontario Genealogical Society and four of its branches kick off the month of June with five, free virtual presentations this week, including one that is hybrid. All are open to the public. The following take place in Eastern time. … Continue reading

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Legacy Family Tree Webinars annual subscription price to increase — but the half-price sale has been extended to May 31

According to an item in the Ontario Genealogical Society’s latest eWeekly Update, starting June 1, 2026, an annual Legacy Family Tree Webinars subscription will increase from US$49.95 (about CDN$69) to US$59.95 (about CDN$83). MyHeritage Omni subscribers won’t be affected by … Continue reading

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OGS’ virtual presentations this week

It’s another good week at the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) with four virtual presentations, hosted by three branches. All are free and open to the public. And don’t forget that OGS will host its virtual conference in just over two … Continue reading

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Free access to US military records on MyHeritage until May 26

To mark Memorial Day in the United States, MyHeritage has provided free access to all of its 213 million US military records from today until May 26. The free access includes 286 collections spanning early American conflicts through modern wars, … Continue reading

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This week’s virtual presentations at OGS

Three branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society and one special interest group will each host a free virtual presentation this week. All are open to the public. The following will take place in Eastern time. Monday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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Five free virtual presentations at OGS this week

The Ontario Genealogical Society and four of its branches will each host a free virtual presentation this week, including one that is also in person. All are open to the public. The following take place in Eastern time. Monday, May … Continue reading

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