You can see that Ontario Ancestors and its Branches and SIGs have embraced the online presentation process to stay in touch with their members, and hopefully attract new ones! Check the Calendar section at the bottom of eWeekly for links to register for these events, or visit the Society website ogs.on.ca.
It is with profound sadness that the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society notes the passing of Marilyn Mae Harry, a charter member of the Branch for many years. Marilyn served in a number of roles with the Branch including Treasurer, Branch Librarian and acting as Branch President in 2000-2001 and again in 2003.
The original interactive Ontario map on the OGS website is linked to each of the Ontario Ancestors Branches. To identify and to open the website of a branch, simply click on the name of the county or region on the map below. A new window will open for the website of the relevant Branch.
One hundred years ago, the steamship Brockville was a regular sight on the Bay of Quinte. The steamship was initially based in Brockville and the Thousand Islands but in June 1908 she was purchased by the Quinte Navigation Company for $10,000 and registered in Picton. CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY ARCHIVES OF BELLEVILLE AND HASTINGS COUNTY
On Saturday, September 26, the Ontario Genealogical Society held its Annual General Meeting at which a new slate of Directors was elected. During the meeting electronic voting was held to elect a President, Vice President and six new Directors. Congratulations to the successful candidates and a heartfelt “thank you” to those moving on.
Join the Board of Directors and members of the Society from around the world this Saturday to discuss past successes and future plans and to celebrate our volunteers and Branches/SIGs at our Annual General Meeting. This will be held as a “virtual” meeting on the ZOOM platform. Members should register well before 10:00 am.
Join the Board of Directors and members of the Society from around the world this Saturday to discuss past successes and future plans and to celebrate our volunteers and Branches/SIGs at our Annual General Meeting. This will be a “virtual” meeting on the ZOOM platform. You must register before 10:00 am on the OGS website.
Join the Board of Directors and members of the Society from around the world this Saturday to discuss past successes and future plans and to celebrate our volunteers and Branches/SIGs at our Annual General Meeting. This will be a “virtual” meeting on the ZOOM platform. You must register before 10:00 am on the OGS website.
This download link provides access to the slides prepared for this presentation by Jess Posgate leading us through the process of using online newspapers from the OurDigitalWorld website in our research. Click “READ MORE” to access the active link and download an excellent set of visuals. This session will be recorded for your future viewing!
