The March Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday, March 25. Forensic genealogy is a new buzz-word these days. But what exactly does it mean? Professional genealogist Christine Cochran explained forensic genealogy and how it is applied with the help of some real-world examples. The presentation Forensic Genealogy: The new frontier was recorded and is now available to view until about April 23. Also included is the “opening act”—a short presentation titled The Baton […]
March 6 marks the 190th anniversary of the incorporation of Toronto as the first city in the province! Back in March 1834, the population of “Muddy York” was just 9,254, and you would reach the city limits at Bathurst Street to the west, Parliament Street to the east, a little north of what is now Queen Street to the north and the lakefront to the south. Outside these official boundaries were the “liberties”, land […]
The next Toronto Branch meeting will take place on Monday, February 26, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (ET), via Zoom only. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the many different resources for genealogical research available online, and many of us will probably admit to having spent too much time browsing for sites and sources that should have been at our fingertips. Join us for Building a Genealogy Research Toolbox, with author, educator and genealogy professional Thomas […]
Toronto Branch has arranged two exciting online learning events to brighten these last weeks of winter. In February, we’re offering a two-part course on how to decipher old handwriting. Not sure whether that squiggle is a letter or just a flourish? Can’t make out a crucial name in an old family document? Help is on the way. Join us for Tips and Tricks for Reading Old Handwriting, led by genealogist and former director of […]