10:00 am to 11:30 am The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario When Wayne Walker hit a brick wall, it was a voice in his head that led him to a special find. “Go see Uncle Ted,” said the voice. He listened and flew to Halifax. From there, he and his […]
Emily Potter, a Genealogy Consultant at Library and Archives Canada (LAC), will discuss recent improvements to the help page of the Immigrants Before 1865 database, and discuss other upcoming changes to the immigration section of LAC’s website. As well, she will offer a brief introduction to the new Collections Search and Co-Lab tools. About […]
Four BIFHSGO members will present their "Great Moments in Genealogy", in which they describe a "Eureka!" moment in their research. Jamey Burr, Roberta Kay, Ken McKinlay and Duncan Monkhouse are the presenters. All welcome, free parking and admission. Memberships available, donations welcome. Further info about BIFHSGO, and the talks: https://bifhsgo.ca/eventListings.php?nm=127
From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., listen to a talk by David Jeanes (President, Heritage Ottawa) about one of the most important gentry families of South Wales, the Kerneys-Tynte Family of Cefn Mably. The family lived at the imposing Cefn Mably mansion, and had roots stretching back to the Norman Conquest of Wales. Arrive early! […]
Free admission and free parking. See meeting details: https://bifhsgo.ca/eventListings.php?nm=127