Monthly Archives: September 2018

New weekly genealogy podcast — Generations Cafe

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Gail Dever

American genealogist Amy Johnson Crow yesterday announced the launch of her genealogy podcast, called Generations Cafe. The weekly show will be devoted to genealogy and family history. Episodes of Generations Cafe will run between 15 and 30 minutes long. The show … Continue reading →

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Savoir faire — “Toonie Tuesdays” at a genealogical society?

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Gail Dever

In the late 1990s, soon after the Canadian Mint introduced the $2 coin — the toonie — movie theatres started promoting Toonie Tuesdays and selling tickets for $2 each to help fill seats on a low-attendance day. It worked. While … Continue reading →

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Thomas MacEntee to launch Smarter Genealogy initiative in 2019

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Gail Dever

American genealogist Thomas MacEntee has decided to give his Genealogy Do-Over initiative a major overhaul after a successful four-year run. He plans to change it into a new concept, called Smarter Genealogy, that will be launched sometime in 2019. In his … Continue reading →

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Issues of ‘Ontario History’ 2013-2017 now online

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Gail Dever

Back issues of the Ontario Historical Society’s bi-annual publication, Ontario History, are now available online from 2013 to 2017. Some of the articles published in the last five years that may interest genealogists include: Cows, Sheep & Scots: Livestock and … Continue reading →

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Webinar — 25 research hacks for genealogists

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Gail Dever

Legacy Family Tree will host the free webinar, 25 Simple Research Hacks Every Genealogist Should Know, presented by Lisa Alzo, today, September 19, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Whether you are searching online databases, trying to obtain information from an uncooperative … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Using lists to find proof

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Gail Dever

Legacy Family Tree will host in conjunction with the Board for Certification of Genealogists a free webinar, Using Lists to Find Proof, presented by Cari Taplin, today, September 18, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Genealogists examine lists nearly every time … Continue reading →

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Good news about live streaming of Friday’s ‘Genealogy and Genetics Workshop’

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Gail Dever

A number of people have enquired about the all-day Genealogy and Genetics Workshop at the Archives of Ontario that will be live streamed on Friday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern time. Some who registered asked when … Continue reading →

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Toronto laneway owned by R.B. Denison since 1861 — but he died 118 years ago

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Gail Dever

If you’re a descendant of one of Robert Brittain Denison’s children, there’s a busy laneway in Toronto that may be waiting for you. For nearby residents, however, there are problems in the laneway with flooding, erosion, and people dumping garbage. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Monument honouring Polish immigrants unveiled at Pier 21 in Halifax

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Gail Dever

Dignitaries yesterday unveiled a monument erected outside the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax that honours Polish immigrants who came to Canada. A plaque on the front of the monument reads: “A stone from Poland in honour … Continue reading →

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Guild of One-Name Studies chooses unique way to mark its 40th anniversary

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Gail Dever

When a couple has been married 25 years, they may receive gifts made of silver. After 50 years, they celebrate their golden anniversary. But what do you give someone celebrating their 40th anniversary? A ruby. What do you give a … Continue reading →

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