Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors

Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Covering Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties in Ontario.

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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 https://t.co/I20TlrmiPC
@kmwebott

[British Isles FHS of Greater Ottawa @BIFHSGO]

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.

[CRKN RCDR (inactive as of December 2024) @CRKN_RCDR]

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

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/RJFzWtpu6F

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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 https://t.co/I20TlrmiPC @OntGenSociety

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

Ottawa Branch has great presentations in store for 2024! Jan-Mar will be online only on Zoom; hybrid meetings resume in the spring. See https://t.co/I20TlrmiPC for all the info

[LeedsGrenvilleOGS @LeedsGrenOGS]

Join us Feb 5th @ 7pm via Zoom
Author and speaker Jennifer de Bruin presents: "History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River."

Visit: [email protected]
Register: https://t.co/xejIuUHTzu

#BlackHistoryMonth #stlawrenceriver #leedsgrenville #easternontario #genealogy

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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. https://t.co/04jqnjrtIo

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/04jqnjqVSQ

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/I20TlrmQFa @OntGenSociety

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

@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!

[British Isles FHS of Greater Ottawa @BIFHSGO]

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.

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/I20TlrmiPC @OntGenSociety

[LeedsGrenvilleOGS @LeedsGrenOGS]

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: https://t.co/4zxYCJSr79

#genealogy #1931Census #CanadianHeritage #ancestry #familyhistory

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/7BywnRBzpN
See you tomorrow! @OntGenSociety

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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. https://t.co/Nuv9P5tC4t

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/7BywnRBzpN @OntGenSociety

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/7BywnRBzpN @OntGenSociety

[Ottawa Branch, Ontario Ancestors @OttawaOGS]

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: https://t.co/I20TlrmiPC @liannekruger @OntGenSociety