Born a slave in Kentucky, Paul Barber became a respected horse trainer and one of Ottawa's first permanent Black residents. Paul's grandson, Tom Barber, has researched the family extensively. Tom will talk about his research methods and how they have advanced over the years in his search for his ancestor. Virtual event, all are welcome. […]
Canadian and international speakers on methodology, DNA, and more, for both beginners and experienced genealogists. Featuring Thomas McEntee, Alec Ferretti, Mags Gaulden, Liane Kruger, Kathryn Lake Hogan, Donna Moughty, Gena Philibert-Ortega, John Reid, Glenn Wright. All session recordings and hand-outs will be available to attendees for 30 days after the event
Vicken Koundakjian, President of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, will discuss the work of the Society since its establishment in 1966, its various activities to promote heraldry and encourage its use all across Canada, and what the Society hopes to achieve over the next half century.
Digitized newspapers and more! AMBA has digitized their original newspapers from the earliest through 1937, along with many documents exploring the Ottawa Valley lumber era. Irene Robillard will bring us up to date on the Archive’s digitization accomplishments, particularly the newspaper project funded by grants from Ottawa Branch of Ontario Ancestors. She will also explain […]
