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- Saturday, May 15, Afternoon 1:30 - 4:00 pm Evening 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Roots Day - Quebec Family History Society, Pointe-Claire, QC
Program: Celebrating Our Female Roots Day - Afternoon and Evening. Mother's Day takes place this month, and what better time to celebrate our female ancestors and learn about what life was like for them. Before Roots Day, please drop off copies of photos of your female ancestors for the display for Joan Benoit at QFHS. Remember to caption the photo with name, date, and description. If you live out of town, please send your photos by email at the address below. Drop by for coffee, tea, and informal conversation to talk about some of the favourite women in your family. On display will be books and resources that help our members learn about the social history of our ancestors and where they lived. Bring a coffee mug, your own favourite books, resources and memoriabilia on social history that have helped you in your research, a friend, or just bring yourself. If interested in joining the hosting team this month, please contact Joan Benoit at 514-695-1502 or qfhs@bellnet.ca. Preparation only requires two or three hours. Open to members and the public.
Where: QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, 173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe-Claire
- Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:00am - 11:30am
Class: Genealogy Online, Oakville Public Library, Oakville ON
Location: 120 Navy Street, Oakville, ON L5J 2Z4
Title of Talk: Genealogy Online
Name of Speaker: Heather Martyn
Brief Info: Feeling overwhelmed trying to sift through all of the genealogical information available on the web? This hands-on workshop shows you the best websites to use when researching your family history. Age 16Y and up.
Contact and Info: http://opl.ca/blog/type/genealogy/
- Saturday 18 May 2013
Meeting - Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, Trenton, ON
Program: Dr John D. Reid who will discuss "What's New in Genetic Genealogy?". The meeting will be held at the Quinte West Public Library, 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton, Ontario at 1 pm. Everyone welcome, free admission and refreshments will follow.
- Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Meeting - Kingston Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Kingston, ON
The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet in the Wilson Room of Kingston Frontenac Public Library, 130 Johnson St., "In Search of Your Civil War Ancestor" by Bill Cookman. Visitors welcome.
Further info at www.ogs.on.ca/kingston
- Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Meeting - Quebec Family History Society, Family History Writing (Special Interest Group), Pointe-Claire, QC
Program: Join us any month! Together, in a friendly and informal setting, we encourage each other to write and discuss each month's mini-project. This monthly meeting is open to QFHS members. We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. If interested in joining, call 514.695.1502 or email qfhs.web@gmail.com. More info: http://qfhs.ca/cpage.php?pt=90
Where: QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, 173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe-Claire
- May 25 2013 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Meeting: Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group, Gravenhurst, ON
Where: Muskoka Heritage and Boat Centre, Gravenhurst
Topic: “PRE 1865 IMMIGRATION RECORDS” (Before passenger lists) Presenter: Glenn Wright
More info: MPSGG web site
- Sat, 25 May, 13:00 - 15:00
Meeting - Ottawa Branch Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa, ON
Where: City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Room 115
Brief info: Everyone welcome. Free refreshments. Free weekend parking
Description:
Program: The Life of Jack Couture - a talk by Michael MacDonald. Couture was a journalist, activist, storyteller and poolroom operator. He was a unique mid-twentieth century resident of Aylmer, Quebec who originally hailed from Deseronto, Ontario. Like many such newly sprung industrial towns of the mid to late 1800s, it was populated by an imported French Canadian labour force. Couture was of this stock. The presentation will trace his poverty stricken beginnings and concentrate mostly on his colourful contributions to life in Aylmer, Quebec including his many contributions to the Ottawa daily newspapers in the 1940s to 1950s, most especially in his role as president and founder of the Aylmer Cow Watchers' Society. The Cow Watchers was an invention of his which provided a satirical vehicle through which he commented on events of the day.
More details: http://ogsottawa.on.ca/
- Date: 27 May 2013 (7:30 p.m.)
Meeting: Toronto Branch OGS
Location: Burgundy Room, North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge Street, Toronto
Title of Talk: "Inheritance in Ontario: Estate Files and Beyond"
Name of Speaker: Jane E. MacNamara
Brief Info: This presentation will review how to find an estate file and how it can lead to other sources both inside and outside the court system. Additional short presentation by Jean McNulty: "A Photographic Puzzle".
Contact Info: www.torontofamilyhistory.org/
- May 30 to June 2
United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada (UELAC) Annual Conference, Burlington, ON
Topic: Welcome to the Head of Lake Ontario.
Hosted by the Hamilton Branch at the Holiday Inn, Burlington, ON.
Details: uel-hamilton.com/heritage-news/meet-us-at-the-head-of-lake-ontario-2013/.
- May 31, June 1 and 2
The Ontario Genealogical Society Conference 2013, Oahawa, ON
Theme: Pulling Up Stakes, Putting Down Roots This year’s conference will include a number of presentations about migration routes and transportation methods. When our ancestors decided to “pull up stakes” and leave their homelands, they had to consider the land, sea (and later air) routes that were available to them. Safety, cost, length of trip, comfort, seasonal changes and other practical considerations often influenced their choice of destination and port of entry. Some were part of group migrations in which their travel was organized for them. Many arrived to “put down roots” in their new homeland only after serious hardship, and some never did arrive at their intended destinations. These presentations will help you to find records for your immigrant ancestors, and to understand what their lives were like.
Hosted by the Durham Region Branch The Ontario Genealogical Society.
Where: The joint campus of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Details: Official Conference 2013 web site; program brochure.
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June 2013
- June 1, 2013 -- (all day and evening)
SEMINAR: East European Genealogical Society, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Program: This full-day and evening seminar will feature presentations by internationally renowned authority, Kahlile Mehr, from Salt Lake City. The presentations will focus on two distinct subjects namely, "Family History Library Resources" and "Research in the Former Russian Empire." The first subject includes information for the former Russian Empire but is also relevant for other areas of eastern Europe such as Poland and Ukraine (including Galicia & Bukovina). The former Russian Empire was comprised of modern-day Russia, the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, & Estonia), Belarus, Poland (northeastern), Ukraine (central & eastern including Black Sea), & other former Soviet republics.
Registration forms: website at www.eegsociety.org or email: info@eegsociety.org
- June 6-8th, 2013
Annual meeting - OWSLEY Family Historical Society, Ft Wayne, Indiana, USA
The Owsley Family Historical Society annual meeting for 2013 is at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 6-8. Fort Wayne is home of the 2nd largest genealogical collection in the U.S., at the Allen County Public Library. We have great fun during our meeting including "cousin sharing," presentations, and looking at research that is currently being done on our Owsley, Ousley, and Housely lines. You won't want to miss connecting or re-connecting with your cousins. We also have an active DNA project on the website.
More information: Sheila Patterson at lmnop9@juno.com . Check out our website at www.ofhs.org or our Facebook page to learn more about the Owsley Family Historical Society.
- Saturday, June 8
Monthly Meeting - British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa
"Great Moments in Genealogy", presentations by four members, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. Refreshments available.
More info: http://www.bifhsgo.ca/events.php
- Saturday, June 8, 2013 2 - 4 pm
Meeting - Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, Barrie, Ontario
Topic: "Toronto Carrying Place"
Speaker: Madeline McDowell
Where: LDS Church, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie
Info: www.simcoebogs.com
- Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting: Lambton Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society , Sarnia, ON
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road, Sarnia
Program: The First Woman Hanged in Lambton County, Bob McCarthy
Brief Info: All Lambton meetings are available online via Microsoft Live Meeting, with the permission of our speakers. Internet access required. (Check out our home page for further details.)
Contact Info: www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
- Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Meeting - Quebec Family History Society, Brick Wall Solutions (Special Interest Group), Pointe-Claire, QC
Program: Join us on the eve of Library and Archive Canada's release of the 1921 Canada census to discuss our brick wall problems. Together, in a friendly and informal setting, we will learn and share techniques to breaking down brick walls. More info: http://qfhs.ca/cpage.php?pt=93. This monthly meeting is open to QFHS members. To add your name to the list and for more information, contact qfhs.web@gmail.com
Where: QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, 173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe-Claire
- 16-21 June 2013
17th Annual Genealogy "Summer Camp", Toronto,ON
Organized by: Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society
Genealogy "Summer Camp" is a unique program that brings out-of-town family historians to Toronto for an intensive week of tutorials and hands-on research, with the guidance of local experts, at the many archives and reference libraries in Toronto. We take full advantage of Toronto's great public transit system, and we keep the group small to allow lots of help from our local experts. If you're from out-of-town, we encourage you to stay with the group. We have arranged economical university residence accommodation. It is an excellent way to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with the libraries and archives in our city. It is also a great excuse for a week of concentrated research.
Includes approximately 7 hours of lectures and tutorials, 25 hours of hands-on instruction and all worksheets and handouts.
For details as to venues, resources, tutorials and accommodation, and to download an application package, visit event website, or contact Jane MacNamara at info@torontofamilyhistory.org.
Applications should be received by 16 May 2013.
- Wednesday, June 19, Afternoon 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Evening 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Roots Day - Quebec Family History Society, Pointe-Claire, QC
Program: Celebrating Our Quebec Roots Day - Afternoon and Evening. Just in time for la Fête Saint-Jean, let's get together to celebrate our ancestors who came to Quebec. On display will be books and resources about Quebec genealogy and history. Drop by for coffee, tea, and informal conversation to talk about some of your favourite Quebec resources -- books and online. Bring a coffee mug, a friend, your own favourite books and resources that have helped you research your Quebec ancestors, or just bring yourself. If you have joie de vivre and would like to join the hosting team this month, please contact Joan Benoit at 514-695-1502 or qfhs@bellnet.ca. Preparation only requires two or three hours. Open to members and the public.
Where: QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, 173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe-Claire
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August 2013
- Aug 15th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Meeting: Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group, Huntsville, ON
Where: Huntsville Public Library
Topic: “BRITISH HOME CHILDREN” Bernardo Homes by Carol Black. Quarrier Homes by Dona Crawford
More info: MPSGG web site
- 21-24 August 2013
Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, Fort Wayne, Indiana
This year's conference theme is "Journey through Generations," and the local hosts are the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) and the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana (ACGSI). This year's FGS conference offers an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in researching their family history. This conference will offer over 160 educational sessions on records, strategies, and tools for genealogists of all levels. Ten different sponsored luncheons will provide opportunities for networking. Session sponsors include FamilySearch, findmypast.com, Ancestry.com, Archives.com, Fold3, Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, National Archives and Records Administration, and the Indiana Historical Society.
Register at http://www.fgsconference.org by 1 July 2013 for an early-bird discount.
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September 2013
- 6th to 8th September 2013
"Exodus: Movement of the People", Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Where: Hinckley Island Hotel
The Halsted Trust is delighted to announce that findmypast.co.uk have agreed to sponsor their forthcoming conference on migration, to, from and within the British Isles. Alec Tritton, Chairman of the Halsted Trust says "We are delighted to once more bring a residential conference to the genealogy world. After the unparalleled success of our 2009 conference "Open the Door and Here are the People", the last International Conference for family historians, having findmypast.co.uk yet again as a major sponsor will help us deliver an outstanding conference at a reasonable cost to the general public with all the features delegates have come to expect from a residential conference.
Details: www.exodus2013.co.uk together with many stories of migration to, from and within the British Isles
- Saturday, September 7
Monthly Meeting - British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. "Little by Little from Co. Mayo to Fitzroy and Beyond", Presented by Brenda Krauter. In a quest to learn how the Little family came to Canada from Ireland during the Potato Famine, the story of a long ago family feud and a surprising discovery in an 1851 census record took Brenda on a search that led to finding unexpected information, which also knocked down the brick wall created by the 1851 census record
Where: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. Refreshments available.
More info: http://www.bifhsgo.ca/events.php
- Tuesday, Sep 10, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting: Lambton Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society , Sarnia, ON
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road, Sarnia
Program: French Research, Gord Hillman
Brief Info: All Lambton meetings are available online via Microsoft Live Meeting, with the permission of our speakers. Internet access required. (Check out our home page for further details.)
Contact Info: www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
- Sunday 15th September 2013
Meeting - Hamilton Branch Ontario genealogical Society, Hamilton, ON
Location: Hamilton Room, Hamilton Main Public Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Title: "Women in Local History: the unsung stories of the parts played by women in our heritage"
Speaker: Bob Williamson
Contact info: 905-318-8086 or http://www.ogs.on.ca/hamilton/contact1.html
- September 20-22, 2013
British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) Conference 2013, Ottawa, ON
Program: The Focus for 2013 is on Ireland.
Where: Library and Archives Canada
More info: Society's web site or by email
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October 2013
- Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting: Lambton Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society , Sarnia, ON
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road, Sarnia
Program: to be announced
Brief Info: All Lambton meetings are available online via Microsoft Live Meeting, with the permission of our speakers. Internet access required. (Check out our home page for further details.)
Contact Info: www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
- Oct 19th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Meeting: Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group, Gravenhurst, ON
Where: LDS Church in Bracebridge, Bracebridge
Topic: “SEARCHING RECORDS AT THE LAND REGISTRY OFFICE” Presenter: Sid Aldred, title searcher
More info: MPSGG web site
- Saturday, October 19, 2013; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
NEW DIRECTIONS Seminar, Southeast & Winnipeg Branch, Manitoba Genealogical Society, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Where: Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Program: The Keynote Presenter is Mrs. Robin D. Shimpa whose topic is: "Crossing the Border - Minnesota and North Dakota to Manitoba - and back." This presentation will illustrate the migration pattern between Canada and the United States, specifically the province of Manitoba and the states of Minnesota and North Dakota. Our second presenter will be Mr. Louis Kessler who will be speaking on "Ideas and More Ideas for Your Genealogy Society." If you need ideas, this is where to find them.
Details: http://www.mbgenealogy.com/southeast-and-winnipeg-branch
- Sunday 20th October 2013
Meeting - Hamilton Branch Ontario genealogical Society, Hamilton, ON
Location: Hamilton Room, Hamilton Main Public Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Title: How did history affect our ancestor's lives and decisions?
Speaker: Ron Dale
Contact info: 905-318-8086 or http://www.ogs.on.ca/hamilton/contact1.html
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November 2013
- Saturday, November 9, 2013, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Book Fair, Flamborough Heritage Society, Waterdown, ON
The Flamborough Heritage Society is planning to hold its Twenty-third Annual Fall Book Fair on in Fellowship Hall at St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown
Flamborough Heritage Society's e-mail
- Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting: Lambton Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society , Sarnia, ON
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road, Sarnia
Program: W.W.11 soldier, Ann Hentschel
Brief Info: All Lambton meetings are available online via Microsoft Live Meeting, with the permission of our speakers. Internet access required. (Check out our home page for further details.)
Contact Info: www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
- Sunday 17th November 2013
Meeting - Hamilton Branch Ontario genealogical Society, Hamilton, ON
Location: Hamilton Room, Hamilton Main Public Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Title: Genealogical Proof Standard and the reliability issues of internet information.
Speaker: Ruth Blair
Contact info: 905-318-8086 or http://www.ogs.on.ca/hamilton/contact1.html
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December 2013
- Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m.
Meeting: Lambton Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society , Sarnia, ON
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Road, Sarnia
Program: Research into 2014, Alan Campbell
Brief Info: All Lambton meetings are available online via Microsoft Live Meeting, with the permission of our speakers. Internet access required. (Check out our home page for further details.)
Contact Info: www.lambton.ogs.on.ca
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