Events

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Speaker Dave Obee at lectern

When: January 22, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: ONLINE WEBINAR

The past few years have given family historians more change than ever before—and the rate of transformation is bound to increase in the years to come. Genealogists need to be ready. How do we do that? Easy! Remember the basics of genealogical research, and live them every time you work on your ancestral challenges. Do not—repeat, do not—be fooled or distracted by the latest bright shiny things, which could be online trees, new websites[...]

Branch Meeting

The Road Ahead: A Genealogical Pot-Pourri

Detail of patent plan of Town of York

When: November 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Where: THREE-SESSION ONLINE COURSE

Three-session online course: 7:30 pm to about 9:00 pm November 9, 16 and 23, 2023 $30 OGS members / $35 non-members This online course will focus on the process involved in acquiring (or attempting to acquire) land from the Crown in early Upper Canada, and the records that were generated. Understanding the process is key to navigating the complicated but wonderfully rich set of records. An astounding quantity of material from the late 18th[...]

Course Online Learning

Understanding Ontario’s Crown Land Records

Stylized tree graphic with multi-coloured leaves

When: September 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am – September 10, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
Where: This is an online event.

DIVERSITY IN GENEALOGY: OGS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE The virtual conference 2023 planning team is very excited to be able to bring such an amazing line-up of speakers and sessions to the genealogy community. We are confident that our 25 talks, our presentation of many heritage organizations and our open-chat genealogy lounge will give every family historian a lot to think about and will help each of you in your genealogy pursuits. Our focus on diversity[...]

Conference/Lecture Online Learning

Diversity in Genealogy

When: October 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Attend in person or register for online webinar., Lansing United Church Beecroft Rd & Poyntz Ave Toronto ON M2N 1K4

7:00 pm Genealogy Swap and Socialize Do you have genealogy or local history books that need a new home? Share them at our October “Swap Table”. Bring a beverage (non alcoholic) and we’ll provide treats to enjoy while chatting and perusing what “swap” items might be helpful in your research. (Please be prepared to take home any of your items that don’t catch someone’s eye.) 7:30 pm Presentation Ontario’s municipal history is complex. Finding[...]

Branch Meeting

Ontario’s Municipal Records