Five of Ontario Ancestors’ branches are hosting free virtual presentations this week, and a couple of them are hybrid, i.e., in person and online.
The times are in Eastern time.
Monday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. — Oxford County Branch
A short history of some of the 39 telephone systems established in Oxford County in the 1st half of the twentieth century by Keith Stevens.
Register to watch online.
Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m. — Lambton County Branch
The Complexities of Settling North Lambton — Arkona, Fort Franks and Widder by Greg Stott
Register to watch online.
Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. — Kent Branch
History of the South Buxton & Romney Pastoral Charges by Eric Skillings
This is a presentation on the history of the churches and early families who now make up the South Buxton and Romney Charges. Register to watch online.
Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. — London & Middlesex Branch
A Gentle Introduction to the Holdings of Western Archives by Joanne Patterson
Searching in the archives can be very rewarding for the family historian. It can also be daunting and a little frustrating, and it needn’t be. With some planning, and armed with your research questions, you can find interesting titbits to enhance your family’s story. In this presentation, Joanne will demonstrate:
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- tips and tricks to navigate the collection
- how to prepare for an onsite visit to the Reading Room of Western Archives
- some collection highlights that may be of interest to the family historian
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This is a hybrid meeting. To register to watch online and learn more about attending in person, visit the branch’s website.
Saturday, October 14, 2:00 p.m. — Simcoe County Branch
Genealogy Gems in Scottish Libraries & Archives by Christine Woodcock
Have you ever wanted to travel to Scotland to research your ancestors? Well before you venture off, you need to do your homework. Lucky for us, our guest speaker Christine Woodcock is the authority and can help us uncover the wealth of records waiting in Scotland’s libraries and archives.
This is a hybrid meeting. To register to watch online and learn more about attending in person, visit the branch’s website.
