Do we really load ALL our records, photos, artifact information AND their sources into our genealogy software? Our tiger of documents has become digital—with sources expanding exponentially. Michael Nettleton will show you how to use a simple, expandable structure and process for capturing research on the fly—and documenting your inferences and questions at the same time. The approach requires no special software—and is compatible with most devices, and Windows and Mac platforms.
Speaker: Michael Nettleton is an avid family historian with a flair for research and a penchant for storytelling. He’s a regular presenter at Toronto Branch, and also supports our behind-the-scenes team.
OPENING ACT: Exploring the United Church of Canada Archives
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the United Church of Canada is the country’s largest mainline Protestant denomination. Formed in 1925 with the union of the Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian Unions, the United Church Archives houses thousands of vital statistic registers and historic rolls. Speaker Kyle Pugh, the Ontario Regional Councils Archivist, will be exploring these resources, as well as providing valuable tips on navigating the United Church’s collections.
Speaker: Marian Press is a retired academic librarian who has been researching her family history and sharing what she has found for 30+ years. She has recently begun writing up the results of all these years’ work and self publishing them in book form.