Ontario Ancestors, two of its branches, and a special interest group will host four free online presentations during the week. All are open to the public, but registration is required.
The times are in Eastern time.
Wednesday, February 1, 10:00 a.m. — Scottish SIG
Building Your Family Story discussion group
This discussion is open to everyone who is interested in getting start on putting their family history into book format. No experience required. Just the desire to want to create a lasting legacy of your work.
Sign up for all five free sessions, and attend when you can. These sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month from February to June. The dates are February 1, March 1, April 4, May 3 and June 7. All meetings are an hour and will start at 10:00 a.m. Registration.
Wednesday February 1, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County Branch
Life on the Farm by Jane MacNamara
We often think of farming as a traditional occupation — something that hasn’t really changed much. But that was never the case. They may have had help and encouragement along the way from agricultural associations, community groups, government agencies, or private patrons. The records of these organizations can help us understand the changes that were happening around our farming ancestors — and whether they were leading the way or following the pack. Registration.
Thursday, February 2, 7:00 p.m. — Ontario Ancestors
My DNA Brought Me to the Forest, but Where Are All the Trees? by Sara Cochran
Genealogical DNA tests are bringing thousands of new cousins to our attention, but many of them don’t have trees yet, or the trees aren’t attached to their test. Learn some new techniques for figuring out where how these individuals connect with you. (Focus is on Ancestry.com results system.) Registration.
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m. — London & Middlesex Branch
Some Highlights of the Irish Presence in 19th-Century Middlesex-London by Dan Brock
Dan Brock will touch on a couple of significant Irish settlements in the County and the contributions to this area made by the Irish in the fields of technology and religion in particular. It will also feature the founding of the Irish Benevolent Society and its uniqueness, especially for the time. This is a hybrid meeting. Registration is required for both in-person and online.