Branches at the Ontario Genealogical Society will host several virtual presentations this week. They are free and open to the public.
The following are in Eastern time.
Monday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. — Leeds & Grenville Branch
Lost Cemeteries by Charleston Lake by Chuck Buckley and A Road Trip Through Grenville County – Exploring the Records by Patti Mordasewicz
Lost Cemeteries – Charleston Village, Lot 22, Con. 9, Rear of Escott Township, Leeds & Grenville
Another puzzle to solve! Take a peek into what the Cemeteries Committee at Leeds & Grenville Branch of Ontario Ancestors does for fun. Using a historic note, land information and satellite images we will refine the location of a lost but not forgotten cemetery. Chuck Buckley is the Cemeteries Coordinator.
A Road Trip Through Grenville County – Exploring the Records
Come with us on another road trip. This month we’ll explore what Grenville County has to offer and what records we can find. The presentation was prepared by Branch volunteers and will be presented by Patti Mordasewicz, Chair of the Leeds & Grenville Branch.
Register to watch this double-header online.
Tuesday, October 7, 7:30 p.m. — Durham Region Branch
A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Durham Region by Stephen Wood and Stephanie Trimble
Stephen Wood and Nancy Trimble of the Durham Region Branch will highlight the records and resources available for researching in the old Ontario County. They will also highlight the parts of old Durham County that were folded into the Durham Regional Municipality in 1974. Register to watch online.
Thursday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. Kawartha Branch
Removing the Rebels: Peter Robinson Settlement Scheme by Christine Woodcock
The South of Ireland was in dire straits at the end of the 18th century and on several occasions was on the verge of civil war. The Whiteboys developed as a secret oath-bound society among the poor. Their operations were chiefly in the counties of Waterford, Cork, Limerick, and Tipperary and were not directed against the government, but rather against local landlords. No amount of legislation seemed to tame the anger which had led to many “disturbances.” As a means of removing some of the rebels, offering them a new life and free land in Upper Canada, and hopefully settling the anger back home in Ireland, the government decided to pay for families to be resettled at the expense of the government. Peter Robinson, brother of John Beverley Robinson, was tasked with finding and settling the emigrants. In this presentation, we will look at the history and politics that led to what has become known as Peter Robinson’s Settlement Scheme. We will also take an in-depth look at the various resources available for researching your Peter Robinson Settler ancestors. Register on the Peterborough Public Library’s website to watch online.
Friday, October 10, 7:00 p.m. — Kent Branch and Lambton County Branch
Genealogical Research: Genetics vs Ancestral – When They Don’t Match by Gordon McBean
For Gordon McBean, Autosomal DNA provided many matches to McBean cousins, but a Y-DNA test showed NO McBean matches. How could that be! This presentation will detail the journey of Gordon’s paternal DNA discovery. Register to watch online.
