Ontario Ancestors, also known as the Ontario Genealogical Society, will host four virtual presentations this week, including a hybrid presentation. All are free and open to the public.
The following times are in Eastern time.
Tuesday, June 17, 1:00 p.m. — Scottish SIG
Early Scottish Settlers in Ontario by Christine Woodcock
Tuesday, June 17, 7:00 p.m. — Nipissing District Branch
Exploring FamilySearch by Michelle Jeannotte
Michele will demonstrate some of the key features of the free FamilySearch website. Find out how to search the records, navigate the online catalogue and browse digitized films. She’ll also talk about some of the “hidden extras” offered. Register to watch online.
Friday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. — Niagara Peninsula Branch
The Brown Homestead: Past, Present & Future by Sara Nixon
Over two centuries of history. Four different families. A house that has endured many changes to meet the needs of each new generation. Join our branch with Sara Nixon to explore many layers of history that together make up The Brown Homestead, and which have laid the foundations for the community gathering space it now serves as. Register to watch online.
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. — Quinte Branch
Four Brothers from Yorkshire: Stories of the Irelands of Murray and Brighton Townships by Rick Hill
About two centuries ago, brothers William, Francis, Michael and Richard Ireland left their native Yorkshire and settled in Murray Township in Upper Canada’s Northumberland County. They all married (in William’s case, in spite of the active opposition of his eventual father-in-law) and had many children, who also all married and had many children. By the end of the century, there were a lot of Irelands in Murray Township, the new Brighton Township, and farther afield. The stories of these four brothers and their families include an intercepted elopement, a gold-hunting bigamist, a priest who invented dry breakfast cereal, two pairs of uniquely named twins, and a hop grower who had 16 children and whose third wife was his second wife’s niece.
This is a hybrid meeting. Attend in person at the Quinte West Public Library, 7 Cresswell Drive, Trenton, or register to watch online.
