Ontario Ancestors and its branches end the month of March with four online meetings, including two that are hybrid.
The times are in Eastern time.
Monday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. — Toronto Branch
Writing Family History – Shaping Genealogy into Shareable Stories by Lynn Palermo
Wondering what to do with all those genealogical documents you’ve collected over the years? Lynn will show us how to turn research into stories that will interest and appeal to your family. After hearing Lynn’s presentation, you will be ready to start a family history narrative and be motivated to turn your boxes of documents into collections of stories that will get read and shared.
This month’s mini-presentation will be Accessing Archives in Archeion. Kelli Babcock, Archeion, Coordinator for the Archives Association of Ontario, will show how to search, browse and access archival records and institutions in Archeion, Ontario’s Archival Information Network.
All are welcome to join in person at Lansing United Church or virtually. Register to join online.
Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 p.m. — Wellington County Branch
Outside the Gate: The True Story of a British Home Child in Canada by Carol Newall
Carol Newall spent ten years researching the details for her recently related biography of her grandmother, Winnie Cooper. Winnie was a British Home Child who arrived in Canada in 1911, along with approximately 400 other children, aboard the SS Sicilian. Carol will discuss her grandmother’s story, her link to Wellington County, and how she researched the people and places to gather the material required to write, Outside the Gate. Register.
Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. — Scottish SIG
Child Workers in Textile Factories by Fiona Davidson
Saturday, April 1, 2:00 p.m. — Simcoe County Branch
Headmasters and Sheriffs: 170 Years of Simcoe County History Told by One House by Su Murdoch
Join us as Su Murdoch, author of Beautiful Old Orillia and Beautiful Barrie – The City and it’s People, relates the story of a local home steeped in 170 years of history.
This is a hybrid meeting and will take place in person at the Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario and online. Register to attend online.
