Three of Ontario Ancestors’ branches and one special interest group will each host a virtual presentation this week. All are open to the public and two can also be attended in person.
The times are in Eastern time.
Monday, June 3, 7:00 p.m. — Leeds & Grenville Branch
Mallorytown Glass Works by Bob Greenhorn and Reg Hunt
Did you know that Mallorytown in Leeds County is the location of the first glassworks in what we now call Canada? In 1839 Amasa Mallory realized the need and market for locally produced glass, and he founded the Mallorytown Glass Works. The factory produced household items such as plates, bowls, jugs, pitchers, jars and bottles.
Bob Greenhorn and Reg Hunt from the Mallory Coach House Museum will talk about the man and the business and will give a virtual tour of the permanent exhibit housed in the Museum. Register to watch online.
Tuesday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Region Branch
Untangling Township Records by Jane MacNamara
Township Papers are a highly-organized series of records — resulting from the very hectic and disorganized activities of the Crown Lands Department. Consider some 72 metres of “orphaned” land-related records, often submitted or pulled from their original files because of a dispute or enquiry. Before being sent to the Archives of Ontario, these records were sorted by township and lot to make them accessible. Not quite comprehensive, but covering a large percentage of Ontario properties, these files may contain everything from warrants, location tickets, and settlement duty certificates, to assignments and transfers, explanatory notes and diagrams, letters from neighbours and other witnesses — anything that might prove ownership or occupancy and settle disputes. This session will show you how to check your ancestor’s property and neighbouring properties, understand the documentation you find, and follow the clues to untangle the full story.
This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at the Branch library on the 3rd floor at Northminster United Church, 676 Simcoe St. N., in Oshawa or register to watch online.
Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County Branch
Book & Blogs About Huron County (Homuth Family) by Carole Whelan
You’ve built your family tree and you know many ancestral stories, but now you need the encouragement to share these stories in written form with your children and cousins. Carole will talk about self-publishing a family history and writing a weekly blog. This is a hybrid event. Attend in person at the Huron County Museum & Archives in Goderich or register to watch online.
Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. — Genetic Genealogy SIG
Is Big Y Testing For Me?: The Genealogy Side by Linda Reid
This presentation looks at the potential of the most powerful Y-DNA test from the perspective of the genealogist, not the scientist. Y-DNA testing is narrow, but deep. It focuses on a single line of descent, the Y-chromosome that follows the patrilineal line from father to son into the distant past. We can use Y-DNA tests for all lines of our family if we identify and test appropriate male relatives. This presentation looks at how to select testees for successful outcomes in the short term. Examples show different scenarios, including confirming published pedigrees to the mid-17th century.
It is free for all society members. Non-members can purchase access to the live presentation and the recording for two weeks for $10. Register to watch online.
