The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa will host a free hybrid monthly meeting on Saturday, June 8. The virtual and in-person meeting kicks off with the annual general meeting, followed by three presentations about great moments in genealogy. There will also be news about their virtual conference this fall.
9:00 a.m. Eastern time
Annual General Meeting and 30th Anniversary Kick-Off
As part of the AGM, the BIFHSGO awards will be announced, including the new inductee into the Hall of Fame.
10:00 — 11:30 a.m.
Great Moments in Genealogy
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- Just a Wannabe Scot with Veronica Scrimger. This is the Great Moment story of how the discovery of a tombstone in Arbroath, Scotland, ignited Veronica and Dave’s fascination with his Scrimger family history. But it actually all started when a friend declared that Yorkshireman Dave Scrimger was “just a wannabe Scot.”
- A Cripwell Golden Moment, and What came Next with Paul Cripwell. The census can provide that golden moment, when you find something that makes everything feel right! This talk is not only about one of those moments, but also about what happens next: the new avenues of research that become necessary to gain a better understanding of your family history.
- The Story of the Desk with Jim Pot and Jack Hanna. Decades ago, a vintage desk, possibly more than 150 years old now, was donated to Knox Presbyterian Church. It sat gathering dust and cobwebs in the recesses of the church’s boiler room until one day when was it offered to the current minister, Rev. Jim Pot. While the desk was being restored for resurrection into the vestry, research into its provenance revealed that it may have belonged to an assassinated Father of Confederation. Join us as Jim shares the legend of the unfinished mystery in the Knox Church Vestry.
After the AGM, stay tuned for the launch of BIFHSGO’s virtual Annual Conference, “Teaghlach Gaelach: A Celebration of Irish Family History,” that will take place October 26 and 27. The topics and speakers will be revealed at the meeting. More details will follow after June 8.
Watch the AGM and Great Moments in Genealogy online by registering. Attend in person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. in Ottawa.
