An organization of family historians, some with Toronto roots, others who live in Toronto, we have ancestors around the world.

Hands-On Ancestry.ca Library Edition

When:
September 9, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2015-09-09T14:00:00-04:00
2015-09-09T16:00:00-04:00
Where:
Toronto Reference Library, Learning Centre 2
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
Canada
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Toronto Branch OGS

THIS COURSE IS FULL. 

This course is on Wednesdays, September 9, 16, and 23, 2015.  It is jointly sponsored by the Humanities and Social Science Department at the Toronto Reference Library and Toronto Branch Ontario Genealogical Society.

computer keyboardUncovering your family history can sometimes be difficult. This three-session course is designed to show you how to use one of the largest databases of Canadian and International records. Discover how to search the complete collection or narrow your focus to just one census. You will learn how to evaluate your results, look for clues for further searches and build your family tree.

Course Leader: Carol Nichols

Carol Nichols worked for many years as a teacher in Scarborough and with the Toronto District School Board. There she developed an interest in using technology to help students learn effectively. As a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society, she has presented courses and made presentations on the use of technology in family history. Carol enjoys helping others become enthusiastic and knowledgeable about how to search effectively for their family history.