The Ontario Genealogical Society will host three virtual presentations this week, including one that is hybrid. As usual, all are free and open to the public.
The following times are in Eastern time.
Tuesday, June 10, 1:00 p.m. — Irish Special Interest Group
Irish Records from the Penal Period 1692-1829 by Fintan Mullan
Fintan Mullan has been Executive Director of Ulster Historical Foundation since 2001. Register to watch online.
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. — York Region Branch
The Toronto Book of the Dead and the City’s Morbid Past by Adam Bunch
With grisly tales of war and plague, duels and executions, you can learn a lot about Toronto through stories whose endings were anything but peaceful. Register to watch online.
Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. – Simcoe County Branch
The British Home Children: Canada’s Forgotten Legacy by Lori Oschefski
Discover the challenges these child migrants faced, the hardships of indentured service, and the resilience that led to their success. Learn about key resources for research and explore the vast contribution Home Children made to Canada’s development and war efforts. Through compelling stories and historical insights, this presentation sheds light on an overlooked chapter of Canadian history and honours the legacy of over 100,000 British Home Children who helped shape the nation.
This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum and Archives, 13 Burke Street, Penetanguishene, or register to watch online.
