The October Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday October 28, live online via Zoom. Professional genealogist Janice Nickerson let us in on her secret method to uncover hidden chapters in our ancestors’ lives that add spice to their stories. Using four dramatic examples from her own research, Janice illustrated how a little conflict can go a long way in enhancing your family history storytelling. Patricia Blackstock started the evening with her “opening act”, […]
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We were delighted to be able to host our annual celebration of Great Moments in Genealogy both online and in person! On Monday November 28, eight Branch members entertained us with moments of success, surprise and serendipity in their family history research in our traditional series of short and inspiring presentations. Here’s a quick list of this year’s speakers and presentation topics: Janice Nickerson—Barking up the Wrong TreeDebi Eatherly—My Great Grandfather, the Imposter, a.k.a. […]
The first Toronto Branch meeting since our summer break will take place on Monday, September 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). It will be entirely online via Zoom and open to all. Our featured speaker Patricia Blackstock has a keen interest in the 1837 Rebellion—sparked by her discovery that one of her direct ancestors was arrested as a rebel while five other family members served in the militia as loyalists. She has […]
Our June Toronto Branch meeting will take place on Monday 22 June starting at 7:30 pm at the Burgundy Room, North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge Street in Toronto (convenient access from the North York Centre subway station). Popular Toronto Branch instructor James F.S. Thomson will be our featured speaker at the June meeting. In his presentation on Recent Developments in British and Irish Research, he will update us on some intriguing recently-released resources that […]