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Quinte Branch November 19,
2016 Meeting
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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Quinte Branch Annual General
Meeting (AGM)
The AGM was held to conduct elections for Executive and Committee
positions for the 2017 Quinte Branch Council and to seek approval
for the 2017 budget. Incumbent Council members volunteered to
continue in their current positions. In addition, Angela Johnson
stood for the vacant Vice Chair, Peter Johnson volunteered for the
vacant Cemetery Committee position, and Allen Barr volunteered to
serve on Council in a role to be announced. Following the highly
successful election results, the Budget for 2017 was approved by the
Branch members present.
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Presentation Topic:
Sacrifice of Angels
by Robyn May
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Sacrifice of Angels presented by
Robyn May
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Robyn May was our very welcome guest speaker who introduced and
launched her recently published book, Sacrifice of Angels, about WW1
Canadian Nursing Sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service
to Canada. 39 women who gave their lives are highlighted in Robyn�s
book, remembered for their valiant and professional contribution to
the Allied war effort, and their service to King and County, sisters
of the 3100 Canadian Nursing Sisters who served with distinction and
courage during the Great War.
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Agnes Florien Forneri - a local
connection to the Canadian Nursing Sisters
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Replete with historical highlights and details of the war, the
medical units and locations where these courageous ladies tended the
wounded and the dying, Robyn�s book tells of the personal lives and
suffering of many of these women. Her years of thorough research and
interest in this subject are much appreciated. Sacrifice of Angels
is a unique and moving story worth having been told: it is a
wonderful and meaningful tribute to these brave women and the
Canadian Army Medical Corps of which they were a critical and
special part. Those who wish to purchase a copy can do so by email,
at
[email protected]
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Bob Dawes, our second presenter,
thanking Robyn May
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Presentation Topic: Using Our
Quinte Branch Library
by Bob Dawes,
Quinte Branch
Our Branch Library is in the Quinte Genealogy Centre which we share
with the Quinte West Public Library (QWPL) at 7 Creswell Drive,
Trenton. We have enjoyed our colocation with QWPL for 10 years and
the opportunity to provide a full-service family history research
service to the community in cooperation with QWPL�s Research Staff.
We maintain our own library assets, and our library holdings are
identified with our own unique reference numbering system. Bob Dawes
is our Database and IT coordinator and an integral member of the
Quinte Branch Library Committee. His presentation focused on the
following subjects: For the past 3 years, we have been making a
concerted effort to update our library catalogue and continue in
that task on a bi-annual basis, increase the amount of our library
holdings which are indexed to simplify and speed up getting the
right document in the hands of our library visitors to make their
family history research experience more enjoyable. Presently, we
have almost 1.4 million records in our Finding Aid which is
accessible online and in the library. We are also trending towards
digital library holdings to augment our library shelf assets. Down
the road, we hope to enhance online research capability through our
digital library holdings. As well, our library computers offer full
internet access including access to Ancestry Library Edition.
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Quinte Branch Special Event:
Family History Day
at Belleville Public Library
Article by
John Carew
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On October 29, Belleville Public Library hosted a Family History
Day in partnership with Quinte Branch OGS, and with support from
the Bay of Quinte Branch of UELAC and the Community Archives of
Belleville and Hastings County. Fifty-four family historians and
those interested in family history attended and, by all accounts,
fully enjoyed the presentations and the opportunity to exchange
ideas on research opportunities and methodology during the breaks
and over lunch. The day concluded with a tour of the new Archives,
courtesy of Amanda Hill.
The slate of speakers for this event included Bob Dawes, Cheryl Levy
and John Carew from Quinte Branch OGS, Peter Johnson UE from Bay of
Quinte Branch UELAC and Quinte Branch OGS, and Amanda Hill,
Archivist at the Community Archives. Topics included: Genealogy
101: Starting your Family History (Bob), Starting Your Online
Family Tree (John), The Loyalist�s Daughter: Early Sources
(Peter), Taking Root in a New Land (Cheryl), and Using
Archives for Family History (Amanda).
Many thanks to Shannon Bryan from the Belleville Public Library and
our own Terry Buttler (Quinte Branch Chair) for organizing this
event and keeping it on schedule throughout the day!
The word is that we�ll likely be doing this again, sooner rather
than later. Stay tuned.
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More War of
1812 Veterans Honoured
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Peter W. Johnson UE, Photos by Georgette Green
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With the help of the Trent Port Historical Society and sponsors
Roger Litwiller and Robert Wilkins, another four War of 1812
Veterans have been honoured with commemorative plaques. The location
was the old cemetery at Carrying Place and the ceremony took place
on October 23rd.
The Veterans so honoured included:
Abraham Chase - 1st Prince Edward County Militia
William Jay - 41st Regiment of Foot
John Stoneburgh - 1st Prince Edward County Militia
The Hon. Robert C. Wilkins � Northumberland County Militia and later
Commissary Agent.
Participants in the Ceremony included the Air Force City Pipe Band,
a Colour Party from the Royal Canadian Legion in Trenton, Quinte
West Mayor Jim Harrison, and representatives from 8 Wing, CFB
Trenton and The Hastings And Prince Edward Regiment. The unveiling
was done variously by Mayor Harrison, Lt. Col. Hoddinott of 8 Wing,
Capt. A. Found of the Hastings And Prince Edward Regiment, and
Wilkins descendant Robert Wilkins from Montreal. Several re-enactors
in 1812 kit were present, including myself. Rev. Phil Hobbs handled
the dedication and historian Roger Litwiller acted as MC. Afterwards
the Trent Port Historical Society hosted a reception at the Old Town
Hall in Trenton.
There are other Veterans buried at Carrying Place, but these four
were selected because they all have standing markers, hence a known
position for placing the marble commemorative plaques.
The programme to honour War of 1812 Veterans is a worthy one, and
I�m pleased to have been involved directly and indirectly in eleven
such projects to date.
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War of 1812 Vet Ceremony at
Carrying Place. Peter W. Johnson UE and Roger Litwiller
War of 1812 Vet Ceremony Carrying
Place. Abraham CHASE marker.
D. & S. Turrall, C. McGinnis, Peter W. Johnson UE.
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Quinte Branch October Meeting:
Presentation Topic: Online Courses through
the National Institute for Genealogical Studies
by
Cheryl Levy, PLCGS
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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Whether amateur family historians, professional genealogists, or
somewhere in between, all of us need a measure of knowledge and
skills to apply to our research interests. Sources range from
experiential learning, sharing and collaboration on methodology,
attendance at genealogy events and speaker presentations, and formal
training programs from accredited institutions. Each of these
opportunities has its merits on several levels. The internet (the
virtual university) affords access for everyone for a la carte
learning whenever the need arises and is probably the current go-to
favorite. On the other hand, a structured program of study is not
always the first choice for learning so we thought a presentation on
this option was deserving of merit.
The National Institute
for Genealogical Studies operating out of the University of
Toronto offers online educational options to assist with your
potential as a researcher. A variety of individual and packaged
courses offered by the NIGS enable students to develop
professionalism in all aspects of genealogy research. As a recent
graduate, Cheryl Levy shared the highlights of her 5-year
achievement in a 40 course certificate program, reviewed what is
currently offered and how we can all benefit from these valuable
courses.
Cheryl�s presentation highlighted the 40 courses in her Canadian
Records Certificate program of study, and provided a briefer review
of each of the other certificate packages. Owing to the considerable
amount of information which she passed along during her excellent
presentation, I can only suggest that a visit to the NIGS website
would provide the visitor with considerable insight as to the
packages available by country, and the considerable variety of
individual courses which could be taken in a smaller program of
study to enhance knowledge in critical areas.
Thanks Cheryl and good hunting everyone!
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Terry Buttler, Chair, and Cheryl
Levy, PLCGS (Webmaster/Social Media Coordinator)
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Doors Open Quinte West 2016
Open House at
the Quinte Genealogy Centre/ Quinte Branch OGS
Article by
John Carew
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We said, �Come and see what is available in our Quinte Genealogical
Centre. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions.�
On Saturday, October 1st,
Quinte Branch held an Open House as our part in the 2016 edition of
Doors Open Quinte West. Our seven volunteers were on hand for the
day and we were busy. The turnout was very good, and our visitors
came armed with lots of questions. Through the course of the
six-hour event, we covered a wide range of interests and curiosities
including: what the Quinte Branch library has to offer, did we have
information on specific ancestors or ancestral families, how to get
started, what type of software is recommended, and where to find
information online. We also had a few questions on computers and
ancillary equipment.
All in all, visitors and volunteers enjoyed the day, and we were
encouraged by the number of local residents who were thinking of
starting their family history research, and who were intent on
getting off to a good start on the right path!
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Doors Open Quinte West 2016
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Quinte Branch September Meeting:
Presentation Topic: A Place Called Wallbridge
by
Alex McNaught
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Cheryl Levy
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Saturday
afternoon brought us back to reality: summer is winding down, and
Quinte Branch activity is cranking up!
Our Chair Terry Buttler offered a broad-ranging welcome, an update
on our Finding Aid, and the recently announced Surname Interest List
service. He also itemized our agenda for the balance of the year:
Doors Open on Oct 1, Branch lecture by Cheryl Levy on Oct 15, about
NIGS courses, Branch Family History Day presentation at Belleville
Public Library on Oct 29, and Branch AGM and Presentation about
�Using the Quinte Branch Library� on Nov 19.
Following opening remarks, the Quinte Branch Canada 150 Project was
announced by John Carew with the promise of many more details to
follow, and our guest speaker was introduced.
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Terry Buttler, Quinte Branch
Chair and John Carew, Past Chair
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Alex McNaught was raised in Wallbridge, is a Quinte Branch
member, and has had a full career in the education field. He has
played an ongoing role in the preservation of the history and
heritage of the Bay of Quinte area and has made significant
contributions to the concepts of fair play and sportsmanlike
behaviour in children�s sports at a national level. Following 12
years of curiosity about Wallbridge which was matched in lockstep by
12 years of research, he wrote and recently published his labour of
love book entitled, A Place Called Wallbridge.
For 90 minutes, Alex provided us with the 200 year plus historical
highlights of the community of Wallbridge, its prominent citizens,
its colourful characters and a backwards look at the prominence
which Wallbridge once enjoyed in Sidney Township politics and
municipal government. A Place Called Wallbridge is an
entertaining and fact-filled history of Wallbridge and a worthy
candidate for your personal library.
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A Place Called Wallbridge by
Alex McNaught
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Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 2016
Quinte Branch OGS
Article and
photo by John Carew
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On the evening of June 21st 2016, the Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards were presented to over 100 Quinte area volunteers at
Belleville representing a broad array of volunteer and volunteer
supported organizations serving our community. Their unselfish and
meaningful efforts help to make life just a little better and more
enjoyable for so many. Pins and Certificates were presented to each
recipient, reflecting the extent and significance of their personal
commitments. Four members of Quinte Branch Council were recognized
this year for their years of continuous support of our organization
and its goals. In appreciation of their generous contributions of
time, talent and team spirit, we thank them for raising their hands
and saying �I�d like to volunteer!�
Our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Peter W Johnson UE,
Marilyn Harry, Lois Duggan and Lewis Zandbergen!
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Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
2016 for Peter W Johnson, UE, and Lois Duggan
Missing: Marilyn Harry and Lewis Zandbergen
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Quinte Branch June Meeting:
Presentation Topic: Great Moments in Genealogy
by
Quinte Branch
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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One of the major advantages of attending genealogy or family history
get-togethers or events is the opportunity to network, share and
learn about the successes, trials and tribulations of research. At
Quinte Branch, we have lots of those experiences to share, and
Saturday, June 18th was the perfect day to do it.
However, Great Moments come in different shapes and sizes, and we
have some fine examples to prove the point.
First, during OGS Conference 2016 hosted by Toronto Branch on June
3-5, our Webmaster Cheryl Levy graduated as a member of the National
Institute for Genealogical Studies (NIGS), where she took online
courses to earn certificates for Methodology and Canadian Records.
Cheryl now has standing with the letters PLCGS after her name, which
stands for "Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical
Studies." We are all very proud of her accomplishment, and yes, she
is already taking more courses through NIGS.
During the AGM on June 4, Quinte Branch was honored for the Best
OGS website in 2016. The recognition is appreciated by all of
us. However, the Certificate clearly acknowledges the results of
year over year efforts by Tina Gemmell and Cheryl Levy to build,
maintain and improve the value of our website, culminating in this
2016 award. Ladies, our top hats and fascinators are off to you!
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Quinte Branch was awarded OGS Best
Website for 2016.
Terry Buttler, Chair, congratulates webmasters, Cheryl Levy and Tina
Gemmell (absent)
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Second, prior to the meeting, Quinte Branch indicated that an
important update to our online
Finding Aid Database
would be announced at this meeting. It has been 4 years since the
last update and much has been accomplished. The Finding Aid has been
expanded to include additional and larger data fields to give
researchers a better and more generous indication of the context of
the finding aid clues. Equally important, the database has seen the
benefit of a fair bit of indexing over the past year, and
consequently the number of name indexes has grown from 1.1 million
to over 1.35 million. More to come yet!
Not announced prior to the meeting was the activation of our new
Surname Interest List (SIL)
which took effect this week. It replaces the annual list published
in the December issue of our newsletter, the Quinte Searchlight.
Besides being an online service with a greater degree of privacy,
the SIL has been expanded to include surnames from our current
Quinte Branch Members, Past Members and Library visitors. It will be
updated twice a year. Check out the
Surname Interest List webpage
on our website. Thanks to Bob Dawes for the announcements.
Finally, the personal level of Great Moments was delivered by five
members of our Branch Council: Terry Buttler, Sharron Buttler, Larry
McQuoid, Lynn Heale and yours truly. It covered a predictable, but
very interesting range of research experiences: tracing a pedigree
line back to England into the 1700s with encouraging but incomplete
results, unraveling pedigree errors and omissions resulting in some
surprises and exposing even more problems to solve, surprises and
incomplete communication responses from new cousins south of the
border, discovered through DNA testing data, new cousins and
ancestors discovered in preparation for a Genealogy event later this
summer, and a different kind of look at the lives of ancestors in
the context of colonialism, using Canada and India as examples.
Have a great summer. See you in September.
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Two of our afternoon presenters: Terry Buttler, Chair,
and Sharron Buttler, Newsletter Editor
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A few snapshots for OGS Conference
2016 at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto #OGS2016
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The Expo Hall, AKA the Marketplace
at OGS Conference 2016, where Quinte Branch had a table.
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Quinte Branch May Meeting:
Presentation Topic: The Community Archives of
Belleville and Hastings County
Presentation by
Amanda Hill (Archivist)
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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This presentation featured Amanda Hill, Archivist for the Community
Archives of Belleville & Hastings County. She provided us with a
slide show personal guided tour and explanation of the new
facilities, described the complicated process of moving the Archives
from the Hastings County Historical Society building in the old
Cannifton Town Hall to the new spaces in the Belleville Public
Library, and discussed what's included in their collection and how
to access the records.
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Amanda Hill, Archivist for the
Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County
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Amanda enhanced her presentation with a very thorough primer on the
role of archives in general, the business of keeping documents safe
while making them available to researchers, and the complexities of
balancing the safety and security of the archival material with use
by the general public.
For future research projects, the resources available at our
Archives in Belleville include documents from City of Belleville
from 1836, County of Hastings from 1850, Genealogical collections,
Gerry Boyce fonds, Name Index to Hastings Historical Society
collections, photographic collections, Women�s Institutes, local
Newspapers, Belleville Public Library local history subject files,
maps, plans and architectural drawings, and Intelligencer negatives.
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Terry Buttler, Chair, with new
Archive material
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The new Archives are a wonderful investment in the heritage
preservation of our community, and there is ample room for future
acquisitions. By way of example, on May 29th at the invitation of
the Lewis Zandbergen family, the Archives, Historical Society and
Quinte Branch OGS were well represented in collaboration at the
Zandbergen home to examine and take possession of a considerable
portion of Lewis� extensive local history and genealogical
collections which he mustered during several decades of heritage
endeavours prior to his death in February. We are ever grateful for
the generosity and thoughtfulness of the Zandbergen family.
When you have time in your busy schedules, pay a visit to the
Archives at the Belleville Public Library, and be sure to visit the
website of the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County
at http://cabhc.ca/
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Terry Buttler, Chair, thanks Amanda
Hill for her presentation
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Quinte Branch April Meeting:
Presentation Topic: LDS Resources for Genealogists
Presentation by
Wendy MacDonald
and Mary Longmuir
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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Our regular General Meeting for April was anything but regular.
First, it was preceded by a Book Reading by a local author which was
very successful and well attended, and put just a little pressure on
getting set up for our meeting. Second, we were to have had two
guest speakers. However, that changed and Wendy MacDonald had to
carry the day, covering both parts of the advertised topics. Third,
our Social Hostess was unable to attend, so adjustments were made at
the last minute to ensure provision of refreshments for the
gathering. Finally, the presentation was delivered as the first
order of business for the afternoon to accommodate other commitments
by our speaker. Our new Chair of Quinte Branch, Terry Buttler,
presided over his first meeting with dexterity and flexibility,
making what was the epitome of Plan �B� look and feel like Plan �A�.
Well done Terry!
As most of us know, there are many ways to skin a genealogical cat.
At this point for some reason, my 5 cats quietly left the computer
room. Family Historians and Genealogists alike, with any wear on
their research tires, have all at one time or another accessed and
used the resources and copious records of their local LDS Family
History Centre and the very familiar Family Search website, which is
continually being updated with additional resources and features.
Beginners are well advised to check out these valuable resources for
future and continued reference. Wendy MacDonald held our attention
for the better part of an hour, reviewing the resources available at
the Trenton Family History Centre (advice and assistance, records,
microfilm and microfiche tools) and explaining and demonstrating via
an online connection how to access and use the FamilySearch.org
website for research and family tree creation, building, and
maintenance. The hand in glove connection between local Centres and
the Family Search website is not by accident, but a well thought out
interface for computerized and non-computerized research in person,
and on line. There were many questions from the audience in respect
to the Trenton Centre and the website, which Wendy handled in
exemplary fashion during the course of her presentation and
following during a final wrap-up Q&A session. Of particular interest
was the methodology and features of the family tree option.
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Wendy MacDonald from the Trenton
Family History Centre with Terry Buttler, Chair
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Annual General Meeting & Elections 2016 and
Digital Presentation Topic: DNA Research for
Genealogists: Beyond the Basics
Presentation by Dr Ugo Perego PhD
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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Quinte Branch held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday,
March 19, followed by a webinar presentation on DNA. The gathering
of about 40 members and guests were welcomed to the AGM at 1 pm and
following a few brief announcements, the Agenda was presented and
approved. Summarily, the Branch business motions were addressed,
explained where necessary, and voted on in the traditional method of
a show of hands. All motions for approval carried, Minutes of the
2015 AGM, the 2015 Financial Audit, Election of Branch Council
volunteers for 2016, and the 2016 budget, and the essential business
of the Branch was appropriately concluded. There being no further
business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.
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Terry Buttler, new Chair for Quinte
Branch and John Carew, Past Chair
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Of particular note, the Quinte Branch Council for 2016, thanks to
the generosity and volunteer spirit of the current council members,
is very much a mirror image of the 2015 slate, with only a few
notable exceptions. Sharron Buttler joined the Council as Editor of
the newsletter a couple of months ago, Terry Buttler has taken over
the leadership role of Quinte Branch as Chair, and John Carew, as
outgoing Chair, will assume the role of Past Chair. The Council and
members thank Peter Johnson UE for his 6 years as Chair and Past
Chair.
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DNA Research for Genealogists:
Beyond the Basics
*Legacy Webinar used with permission
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After a very short pause following adjournment of the AGM, Bob Dawes
introduced the webinar topic. Dr Perego�s lecture was originally
given in 2012. Over the intervening time, the genealogical community
has benefitted from considerable advertising, presentation
opportunities and many have taken the plunge as far as having their
DNA tested for genealogical research purposes. Consequently, the
audience was able to follow and absorb the teaching points about DNA
testing and its benefits reasonably well, despite the academic tone
and character of the discourse, better than might have been the case
in 2012. Dr Perego explained the nature and differences of the main
types of DNA tests, Y-line Chromosome DNA, mitochondrial DNA,
autosomal DNA, and X Chromosome DNA, and offered several clinical
examples of how the results of these tests can be applied to further
genealogical research and prove or disprove possible familial
connections discovered in more analog types of family history
research. He was also quick to point out that while the DNA industry
and its proponents were initially diligent in explaining the nature
and paybacks of testing, education and advice for the end user as to
how to apply and manipulate test data to achieve maximum benefit was
much slower in coming. Happily, that gap is closing.
Following the presentation, in addition to leading the Q&A
discussion, Bob offered a short primer on the several available
types of comparison databases which can be accessed to help explore
many of the fundamental reasons to have DNA tested in the first
place. Bob�s explanations of this critical extended use of the DNA
test results was well received, and clearly enhanced the value of Dr
Perego�s presentation to our group. Follow up on self-education
about DNA testing and its merits is available and plentiful on the
internet. Start your search engines!
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Quinte Branch
February Meeting:
Presentation Topic: Scotland from
Abroad
Presentation by Robert G Dawes
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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The audience was keenly interested
in learning about Scottish research
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A very well attended Branch meeting February 20th was the occasion
for an in-house lecture by one of our own, Bob Dawes. We have been
making a concerted effort over the past two years to feature
representatives and speakers from our heritage colleagues in
Northumberland, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, and
Prince Edward Counties to enhance our knowledge and understanding of
the available local resources and what they have to offer to our
members to facilitate the pursuit of quality family history
research. Building on this theme, we have also made a case for
calling upon our own Branch members from time to time, authors,
researchers and family historians to help complete the picture.
Bob and Barbara have been concentrating their efforts for a couple
of years on Scottish ancestral research, at home through the miracle
of the internet and in situ at the best places in Scotland for them
to follow the trail of clues leading to research gold. Bob agreed to
enlighten us on their successes, methods and the vagaries of
Scottish research.
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Bob Dawes shared details of
researching in Scotland
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This was a detailed examination of the building blocks to effective
research from home, far more information than can be accommodated in
this short review. The overview of how to approach the task included
the importance of narrowing research focus through use of
geographical history of your ancestors if you have that information,
know the type and timelines of various records which can be
accessed, be aware of the multitude of Archives and Societies which
can better support your research efforts, use the free websites to
find or at least narrow down the location and timelines of your
ancestors, then access the paid websites as necessary to get the
documents you need.
It sounds simple enough, but the advice Bob offered highlighted the
fact that each county has its own unique set of parameters for
successful research, and learning the ropes and mapping out your
objectives before you start spending a lot of money is well worth
the time and effort: ergo, planning and preparation is the key. He
then presented several examples of the main records types to be
found through use of mainstream examples of Old Parish Records (from
1551), Statutory Records (from 1855), and Census Returns (from
1841-1911).
There is no doubt from Bob�s perspective that he and Barbara enjoyed
the research in Scotland as much or more than doing it from home,
but home is a place to start.
For those who were unable to attend and would like the opportunity
to browse the links suggested to dig into Scottish research, click
here:
http://tinyurl.com/scotlandfromabroad
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Bob Dawes, Database & IT
Coordinator and Terry Buttler, Vice-Chair
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Crouse-Wanamaker
Lecture:
Presentation Topic: Tweed Heritage
Centre
Presentation by Evan Morton & Dutch Vermeer
Article by
John Carew, Photos by Georgette Green
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On January 16, our annual "Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture" featured Evan
Morton and Dutch Vermeer who shared their passion and pride in the
treasures that the
Tweed Heritage Centre has to offer. Open year-round, it is a
destination heavily frequented by tourists, the general public,
researchers and genealogists, who come to peruse the Meiklejohn
Reference Room and Morton Archives. Visitors learn much about
Tweed�s past and its people at the site�s Houston House, originally
built in 1897. The Centre features an Information Bureau, Local Arts
& Crafts room, Art Gallery, Museum, Reference Room and Archives, and
a Genealogical Centre, including extensive, comprehensive
collections, including over 500 genealogies.
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The Tweed Heritage Centre filled
with Treasures for Family Historians
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Evan, Curator and Chief Researcher, provided us with a visual tour,
on screen, of several of the Centre�s rooms, chalk-a-block with an
untold numbers of artifacts that capture the nature and character of
the Tweed community over numerous decades, all the while ensuring us
that each piece in the Tweed collection has a story to tell about
the people of Tweed and District, and every story is worth hearing.
Dutch gave an overview of the Military Tribute Gallery and the
progress they have made in making it a worthy and perhaps
unexpectedly successful and popular component of the Centre.
Donations keep pouring in and the space requirements have grown in
proportion to the area of Hastings County now represented in the
Gallery.
Clearly, Evan and Dutch enjoyed expounding on the attractions
waiting to be seen firsthand at the Tweed Heritage Centre, and we
enjoyed the overture that we should mark a date on our calendars to
make a first visit. Judging by the number of items on display as
shown in the PowerPoint slides, more than one visit will be
necessary!
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Military Tribute Gallery.
Speakers: Evan Morton and Dutch Vermeer with Vice-Chair, Terry
Buttler.
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