There are plenty of online learning opportunities at Toronto Branch this spring, with a particular focus on migrant ancestors. Over three Thursday evenings in May, we’ll present Immigration to Early Ontario, a series of online talks on the thousands of people who pulled up roots during the 1800s to start a new life in what is now the province of Ontario. We’ll find out who they were, where they came from, why they left […]
Ruth Burkholder
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During the 1800s, thousands of people pulled up roots to take a chance on a new life in what we now call Ontario. Over three Thursday evenings in May, Toronto Branch will present Immigration to Early Ontario, a series of online talks on the province’s 19th century immigrants. We’ll find out who they were, where they came from, why they left their homes, the routes they took, and how to locate and decipher the […]
Registration is now open for a new value-packed series of Toronto Branch lectures on Ontario records and research! These lectures will take place on four evenings in August, all online. Our Late Summer Lecture Series will kick off on Tuesday August 18 with Jane E. MacNamara speaking about Ontario Records on FamilySearch — how to search for records and digital images, and make the most of what you discover. On Wednesday August 19, Janice […]
Registration is now open for the new Toronto Branch Ontario Research Lecture Series! Over the course of four evenings in June 2020, four expert researchers will guide you through specialized records and research processes—all online. The first session is free to everyone. The fee for each subsequent session is just $10, or $8 if you are a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Pick the sessions that suit your interests… Or take advantage of our […]