Four branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society will this week hold a virtual presentation, including one that is also in person. As usual, these presentations are free and open to all.
The following take place in Eastern time.
Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. — Sudbury District Branch
Spanish River Derailment – A Biography of a Tragedy by Robbie McCauley
This is a hybrid presentation. Attend in person at the Greater Sudbury Public Library, 74 Mackenzie St., or register to watch online.
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. — Nipissing District Branch
The Role of Remembrance and How to Research Your Ancestors’ Wartime Histories by Vanessa Kirtz
Register before April 21 to watch online.
Thursday, April 23, 7:00 p.m. — Ottawa Branch
Logging Experiences on the Ottawa River by Gord Black
Gord dives into the bottom of the Ottawa River to reclaim logs that sank during the Pontiac log driving era from almost 100 years ago. Back in those times, logging was a primary economic force that brought many workers into the community. After being cut down, logs were “driven” down the rivers to be transported to the lumber companies. But not every log made the journey. “My guess is between two to three per cent of every log that was put into the river, sank,” says Black. Register to watch online.
April 26, 2:00 p.m. – Halton Peel Branch
Planning and Preparing Your Genealogy Legacy by Heather McTavish Taylor
When you’re no longer here to tell the stories, will anyone be able to understand your documents and family tree? Join us as Heather discusses how to prepare and plan your genealogy legacy. You will learn how to organize your papers, files, photos, and what you can do to engage others to make sure it is all not lost along the way. Register to watch online.
