Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors

October already! Mark your calendar for Ken McKinlay’s virtual presentation October 19, “Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online”. Details and registration for this free Zoom event at ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ @kmwebott

At 9 a.m. EDT Grace Lewis, Volunteer Librarian for the Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, will present "How can the Ottawa Branch OGS Library help my research?" The Library contains over 13,000 items. Grace will review what is available for family history researchers.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on our role in supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and take action towards meaningful change. We commit to listening, learning, and following Indigenous-led guidance for a respectful future. #NDTR

Reminder! Ottawa’s Irish Research Group meets Tues Sep 24, 7pm, at McNabb Community Centre. Round table discussion - come and share your discoveries or brick walls encountered while searching your Irish roots. Everyone is welcome! Info: ottawa.ogs.on.ca

Ottawa Branch fall season starts with a thunderclap, with @JohnDReid’s talk “Twas a Dark and Stormy Night”: Connecting Weather and Personal Histories. Free virtual Zoom presentation Sat Sept 14, 1pm EDT Register at ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ @OntGenSociety

@DLGenealogist @AncestorExperts It was our pleasure! Thanks for coming!

@OttawaOGS thank you for a wonderful day for the @AncestorExperts tour participants at your location for a #Genealogy adventure in your collections

Ottawa Branch has great presentations in store for 2024! Jan-Mar will be online only on Zoom; hybrid meetings resume in the spring. See ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ for all the info

Join us Feb 5th @ 7pm via Zoom Author and speaker Jennifer de Bruin presents: "History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River." Visit: leedsandgrenville@ogs.on.ca Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #BlackHistoryMonth #stlawrenceriver #leedsgrenville #easternontario #genealogy

Coming soon! @opl_bpo Genealogy Day next Monday, May 1. Speakers @MyHChiefGen, Mags Gaulden, Glenn Wright, plus exhibitors from local genealogy societies. Free, in-person, all welcome. biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/ottaw…

Excited that @MyHChiefGen Daniel Horowitz will be in town for 2 talks on @MyHeritage resources! May 1, @opl_bpo Genealogy Day, 101 Centrepointe Dr. All welcome, no registration required. Details: biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/ottaw…

Were your ancestors in North America by the early 1800s? The Daughters of the American Revolution’s databases & library may have information for you! Discover DAR resources April 15, 1 pm. Hybrid meeting, join live or on Zoom. Info: ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ @OntGenSociety

@opl_bpo presents a FREE in-person Genealogy Day in #Ottawa! 4 presentations to advance your family history research, plus local exhibitors. May 1 at Ben Franklin Place, registration not required. See you there!

Mark your calendar for the Ottawa Public Library’s Genealogy Day on Monday 1 May, in person at Ben Franklin Place. Hear helpful presentations and meet exhibitors from a variety of genealogical societies and organizations. It’s absolutely free and there is no need to register.

Our next meeting reveals a surprising source for Canadian researchers! Canadian Forays into the Genealogical Resources of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), April 15, 1 pm. Hybrid meeting, join us live or on Zoom. Details: ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ @OntGenSociety

April 3rd, 7pm Dave Obee presents: Getting Ready for the 1931 Census! AND Beyond the Online Basics: A Genealogical Guide to Digital Collections All welcome, Registration required: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #genealogy #1931Census #CanadianHeritage #ancestry #familyhistory

It’s not too late! Register now for Gene-O-Rama, happening tomorrow, March 25. 4 fabulous speakers, 6 amazing presentations, lots of great exhibitors, presentations available online until April 30! Register here: geneorama.ogs.on.ca See you tomorrow! @OntGenSociety

Did you know Gene-O-Rama’s Exhibitors’ Chat is open to everyone? @OntGenSociety, @LeedsGrenOGS, @opl_bpo, Linda Corupe, ArchiveCDBooks Canada, & Kingston Branch OGS will answer your questions & tell you how they can help your research. geneorama.ogs.on.ca/exhibitors

Very excited to welcome Jean Wilcox Hibben to Gene-O-Rama on March 25! An accomplished genealogist and entertaining speaker, Jean will lead us through the “Enchanted Forest” of online trees. Gene-O-Rama info and registration: geneorama.ogs.on.ca @OntGenSociety

Gene-O-Rama is this Saturday March 25! Are you registered yet? Don’t forget it’s virtual, so even if you miss the fun on Saturday, presentations & handouts will be available to registrants until April 30. Info: geneorama.ogs.on.ca @OntGenSociety

Canadian Records on FamilySearch & Ancestry: Lianne Kruger will show us everything there is to know about them, and then some! Ottawa Branch monthly hybrid meeting, March 18, 1 pm. Join us in person or on Zoom: ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/ @liannekruger @OntGenSociety