As Ontario Ancestors and its branches wind down for the holidays, it appears there are only two branches holding virtual presentations this week.
Monday, November 25, 7:30 p.m. — Toronto Branch
Great Moments in Genealogy
Nine branch members will each present a “great moment” in their family history research.
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- Bev MacCulloch: “The Ancestor in Box #3”
- Bonnie Bell: “A man from Deeside, a 30-year search to account for his disappearance”
- Doug Stephen: “Searching for Gramma’s Birth Parents, Discovering a Whole Family”
- Eileen MacDonald: “The Accidental Bigamist”
- Georgie Kennedy: “The missing uncle”
- Linda Reid: “There was more: An 18th century memorial links two generations
- Marian Press: “The Sad Lonely Death of Charles Henry Farrington… It pays to read the whole record”
- Michael Nettleton: “Braiding Connections”
- Valerie O’Brien: “Family Legends and the Flying Scotsman”
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This is a hybrid meeting. You may attend in person at Lansing United Church and enjoy the festive treats or register to watch online.
Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 p.m. — Wellington County Branch
Researching Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Ancestors by Laura Imrie
In 2024, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is celebrating its 100th anniversary! Learn from Laura Imrie, Curator of the National Air Force Museum of Canada, about its history, the exhibits and collections at the National Air Force Museum of Canada, and the resources available for those researching ancestors who served in the RCAF. We will learn about:
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- the creation and history of the RCAF
- the history, exhibits, and collections at the National Air Force Museum of Canada
- how the museum’s archives and resources can help those researching ancestors who served in the RCAF
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Note: Wellington County Branch’s annual general meeting will be held at the beginning of this meeting.
Register to watch this virtual event.
