The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa will host online — and in person — six free presentations during its monthly hybrid meeting this Saturday, September 13.
9:00 a.m. Eastern time
Using Google Lens for Genealogy by Carol Annett
Google Lens is a tool that lets you search for information using images. Carol Annett will give a step-by-step demonstration of how she uses it as a tool for genealogy research and finding information for family stories. The focus of the talk will be using Google Lens to search for matching images of objects such as family heirlooms and mementos.
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Eastern time
Five Brief Stories
BIFHSGO members will share a brief story — 1,000 words or less — about a small but delightful discovery from their genealogical research. These “small moments” might include interesting people, events, or objects from their ancestry, told with anecdotes, photos, maps, or family trees — like personal Heritage Minutes.
The stories include:
- Story of a Mystery Heirloom by Carol Annett
- Gaspé Time by Richard Annett
- A Trio of Small Moments by Wendy Croome
- A Tale of Two Autograph Books by Paul Cripwell
- The Bonnet by Marianne Rasmus
Attend in person in Geneva Hall at Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar St., in Ottawa, or register to watch online.
Reminder: BIFHSGO’s annual virtual conference takes place October 18 and 19. The theme is Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales. The fee is $35 for members and $50 for non-members.
