One branch and two special interest groups at Ontario Ancestors will this week host a free virtual presentation. All are open to the public.
The times are in Eastern time.
Thursday, December 9 – 10:00 a.m. – Scottish SIG
Customs, Traditions and Superstitions by Christine Woodcock
Thursday, December 9 – 7:00 p.m. – Ireland SIG
Surviving The Famine: Tracing the Irish Famine Generation in Ontario by representatives of the Canada Ireland Foundation
The story of the Great Irish Famine is well known. The population of Ireland was reduced by millions through starvation, disease, and outbound migration. While much of the emphasis and research has focused on those who did not survive the passage to Canada or died upon arrival, the Canada Ireland Foundation has launched a new project to celebrate the survivors of this tragedy and their success in Ontario.
Learn about the project and the records used to trace the migration of thousands of famine emigrants from Lake Ontario ports into the interior of the province in the summer of 1847.
The basis of the project is a group of little-known records at Library and Archives Canada, called the Emigration Service Records. These records provide a vital missing link in tracing Irish famine migrants from an era where few passenger lists exist. The speakers will outline how you can use these records to trace your own Irish Ontario ancestors and how you can get involved to help with the Canada Ireland Foundation project. Registration.
Saturday, December 11 – 1:00 p.m. – Ottawa Branch
They Came On Ships — Plotting a Course to Publishing Genealogical Research by David Walker
Mr. Walker will speak about researching and publishing the updated edition of his book on the Walker line from Dumfriesshire, Scotland, to New Annan, Prince Edward Island. Registration.
