It’s another busy week at Ontario Ancestors with six virtual presentations that are open to all who register. Four are free and two have a fee for non-members.
The following times are in Eastern time.
Tuesday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Region Branch
When New York was… New Netherlands by Deb McAuslin
Deb McAuslin will guide us through the 17th century Dutch settlement of New York before English occupation: the culture, the politics, and the people. Register to watch online.
Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. — Huron County Branch
Access the Archives by Michael Molna
The archival collection at the Huron County Museum holds a variety of historical documents that can assist you with your Huron County-related research. It holds municipal by-laws, municipal council minutes, land registry copy books, maps, personal papers (including letters) and diaries, photographs (including photo albums), property tax assessment rolls, scrapbooks and minute books of former volunteer organizations, voters lists, and more. Register to watch online.
Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. — Ontario Ancestors
Practical Tools for Family History Writers by Laura Hedgecock
Don’t let the prospect of writing a family history or preserving family stories overwhelm you! Learn about free or low-costs practical apps and software that will help you accomplish your family history writing goals. This updated-for-2024 webinar shows a range of software, smartphone apps, and websites, which help family historians with their writing projects.
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- Tools for developing ideas for stories: idea banks, brainstorming techniques, mind maps and mind mapping software
- Using timelines to develop and refine stories
- Widely available free and lost cost text-recognition and voice to text tools and how to use them when working with importing family documents into a narrative
- Tools for organizing story ideas and research: Trello and Scrivener
- Tools for proofreading, editing, and improving your craft
- Productivity and goal setting tools, including Todoist, Scrivener, and NaNoWriM
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Free for society members. $10 for non-members. Register to watch online.
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. — London & Middlesex Branch
Unearthed Memories: Discovering Historical Treasures in My Heritage Garden by Noelle Tangredi
Over the past 24 years, my garden has yielded a steady stream of coal ashes and broken china, hinting at the rich history of my 126-year-old heritage home. However, the summer of 2023 marked a turning point when I decided to dig deeper, and the garden revealed a trove of fascinating artifacts. In this talk, I will share the journey of my purposeful excavation, showcasing the remarkable items I discovered and delving into the stories of the former inhabitants who buried them.
This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at the Church of Latter Day Saints or register to watch online. Learn more here.
Saturday, October 5, 1:00 p.m. — Scottish SIG
Where are the records? Overview of Scottish Indexes by Emma Maxwell
Often we struggle to know where we can find the Scottish records that may contain information to help us fill in the story of our ancestors. This series will give you a better understanding of what is available and where to find it.
Join us for three Saturdays in October 2024 to learn more about where you might find records in Scotland. This presentation is the first in a three-webinar series in October. The series is free for Scottish SIG members. For members of the society, the series is $15. The series is $25 for non-members. Register to watch online.
Saturday, October 5, 2:00 p.m. — Simcoe County Branch
An Irish Family’s Journey to Gilford by Nick Hurdman
Nick’s project began as a typical family tree with names and dates, but along the way he uncovered old family albums that put faces to the names and a story emerged. Join us as we welcome Nick who will share his story about Thomas Rathwell, his wife Anne Fennell and their six children, who along with Thomas’s two brothers emigrated from Ireland at the height of the potato famine in the the spring of 1847 on the sailing ship Dunbrody. Register to watch online.
