Updates – RootsWeb

These links point to content on the Quinte Branch website on RootsWeb.

December 2017

November 2017

  • Home page updated links to OGS website; updated links to Names Index Database Finding Aid; updated marquee for January presentation.
  • Branch News added summary for October presentation: The Skies Above: Vimy Ridge and the Battle of Arras, 1917 by Major William March; added summary and photos for November AGM and Great Moments.
  • Surname Interest List added updated SIL files.
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from November workshop.
  • Membership updated membership benefits for 2018; added Grow our Family Campaign 2018 with links.
  • Meetings & Events added info for January presentation and downloadable poster; added titles for February, March and September presentations; added info for April presentation; added links for June OGS Conference 2018 in Guelph.

October 2017

  • Home page updated schedule with January presentation title and speaker; changed marquee to November details; revised Canada150 Project box – added links to order page and Surname Index.
  • Meetings & Events removed info for September; removed info for October; added November info and downloadable poster.
  • Volume 12, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for September presentation: Tales from the Script by Carol St. Clair and Doors Open Quinte West 2017; added October title and photos for October presentation: The Skies Above: Vimy Ridge and the Battle of Arras, 1917 by Major William March.
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from October workshop.
  • #Canada150 Project revised details; added October Update and order information; added link to download Surname Index pdf.

September 2017

  • Home page updated banner with October presentation info; added link to Sep Newsletter summary; added Canada150 Project update.
  • Meetings & Events removed info for August; removed Doors Open Quinte West info & poster (see Facebook posts);
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from September workshop.

August 2017

  • Home page updated schedule; updated banner with September presentation info and October info; added Doors Open 2017 info; added Canada150 Project update.
  • Meetings & Events updated info for September and October presentations; added Sep and Oct posters; added info for Doors Open 2017 with poster.
  • Canada150 Project created new page with info and updates.
  • Digital Collections added Canada150 Project page link.

June 2017

  • Home page updated schedule; updated banner with additional May presentation info and June info.
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from June workshop.

May 2017

  • Home page updated schedule; updated banner with additional May presentation info and June info.
  • Meetings & Events removed May meeting info; updated Sep presentation.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for May presentations: Hastings 1867 by Richard Hughes and Canada 150 Update by John Carew.
  • Surname Interest List added updated SIL files.
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from May workshop.

April 2017

  • Home page updated Brearley files; updated banner with May presentation info; updated schedule.
  • Meetings & Events added April poster; removed April meeting info; added May meeting info and poster.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Physicians pdf file; added *New* Female Physicians Toronto info and pdf file.
  • Technology SIG News added handout and topics from April DNA workshop.
  • Volume 12, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for April digital presentation:Taming Your Inner Packrat by Lisa Alzo.

March 2017

February 2017

January 2017

  • Home page updated schedule and banner; added OGS Website Award.
  • Membership updated membership benefits for 2017.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Queens Med Grads pdf file.
  • Technology SIG News added handouts and topics from January workshop.
  • Meetings & Events added January poster; added info for February presentation Tales of the Script: Learning the Alphabet by Carol St. Clair; added info for March Digital presentation What Shape is Your DNA? by Diahan Southard

December 2016

  • Home page updated banner; added link to OGS membership bonus benefits; updated schedule.
  • Meetings & Events added info and poster for January presentation The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture: Taking Root in a New Land by Cheryl Levy, PLCGS; added info for January – December 2017 presentation schedule; added info for March digital presentation Taming Your Inner Packrat byThomas MacEntee and Lisa Alzo.
  • OGS Conference 2017 link to Registration and Conference details.  
  • Membership updated membership benefits for 2017.
  • Surname Interest List added updated SIL files.
  • Technology SIG News added handouts and topics from Dec workshop.

November 2016

  • Home page updated banner; updated Canada 150 Project logo.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Oct War of 1812 Veterans Honoured by Peter Johnson UE; added summary and photos for AGM and Nov presentations Sacrifice of Angels by Robyn May anUsing Our Quinte Branch Library by Bob Dawes.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Queens Med Grads pdf file.
  • Surname Interest List added SIL update.
  • Technology SIG News added handouts and topics from Nov workshop.
  • Membership updated membership page with new OGS info and 2017 membership form links.
  • Volume 11, Issue 4 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.

October 2016

  • Home page updated banner; added Canada 150 Project announcement.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Nov presentation Sacrifice of Angels by Robyn May; added info for Nov presentation Using Our Quinte Branch Library by Bob Dawes; added downloadable Nov poster.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Oct Doors Open; added summary and photos for Oct presentation Online Courses through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies by Cheryl Levy, PLCGS.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Queens Med Grads pdf file.
  • Getting Started updated Genealogy 101 powerpoint file.

September 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Volume 11, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Oct Doors Open; added downloadable Door Open poster and map; added info for Oct presentation Online Courses through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies by Cheryl Levy, PLCGS; added downloadable Oct poster; added info for Oct Family History Day presentationsadded downloadable Oct Family History Day poster; added info for Nov AGM.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Sep presentation A Place Called Wallbridge by Alex McNaught.

August 2016

July 2016

June 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Volume 11, Issue 2 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Branch News added highlights and photos from OGS Conference 2016 (Best OGS Website 2016 Award); added summary and photos for June presentation Great Moments in Genealogy by Quinte Branch members; Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 2016 for Quinte Branch volunteers.
  • Names Index Database added a major update to our Finding Aid Database.
  • Surname Interest List launched SIL with Surnames and Providers pdf files.

May 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Meetings & Events added info for May presentation The Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County by Amanda Hill (Archivist); added info for June presentation Great Moments in Genealogy by Quinte Branch members; added downloadable June poster.

April 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Volume 11, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight published and link emailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for April presentation LDS Resources for Genealogists by Wendy MacDonald.
  • Meetings & Events added info for April presentation LDS Resources for Genealogists by Wendy MacDonald; added downloadable May poster.

March 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for March digital presentation DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics by Dr Ugo Perego PhD.
  • Meetings & Events added April posteradded info for March AGM and digital presentation DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics by Dr Ugo Perego PhD.
  • About Us revised Executive 2016 list.

February 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Feb presentation Scotland from Abroad by Robert G. Dawes.
  • Note: Rootsweb sites down February 25 – March 9.

January 2016

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Jan presentation The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture: Tweed Heritage Centre by Evan Morton & Dutch Vermeer.
  • Meetings & Events added downloadable Feb and Mar postersadded info for July – December presentations; added info for Feb presentation Scotland from Abroad by Robert G. Dawes.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Physicians and Queens Med Grads pdf files; added Female Physicians pdf file.
  • About Us revised Executive list.
  • Library Holdings added revised Library Catalogue 2016.
  • OGS Conference 2016 link to Registration and Conference details.

December 2015

November 2015

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Nov presentation The Recent Discovery of Capt. John W. Meyers’ Account Book by Randy Saylor.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Jan presentation The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture: Tweed Heritage Centre by Evan Morton & Dutch Vermeer; added info for February – June presentations.
  • Dr Brearley Collection updated Physicians and Queens Med Grads pdf files.

October 2015

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Oct Doors Open; added summary and photos for Oct presentation Northumberland County Records: some great aids to finding your Quinte ancestors! by Gabrielle Blaschuk with link to Northumberland County Resources handout.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Nov presentation The Recent Discovery of Capt. John W. Meyers’ Account Book by Randy Saylor; added downloadable Nov poster.
  • Dr Brearley Collection added Queens Med Grads pdf.

September 2015

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Volume 10, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and emailed or mailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Sep presentation Great Moments in Genealogy by Quinte Branch members.
  • Meetings & Events added poster for Oct Doors Open; added info for Oct presentation Northumberland County Records: some great aids to finding your Quinte ancestors! by Gabrielle Blaschuk; added downloadable Oct poster.

August 2015

  • Home page updated banner.
  • Publications: updated all CDs and book prices.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Sep presentation Great Moments in Genealogy by Quinte Branch members; added downloadable Sep poster;added info for Oct Doors Open.

July 2015

June 2015

May 2015

  • Cemeteries: updated Hastings Cemeteries page; updated all prices for cemetery resources.
  • Home page updated banner with May meeting info; updated banner with June meeting info.
  • Meetings & Events added downloadable May poster; added info for June Quinte Branch 35th Anniversary Celebration; added downloadable June poster.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for May Workshop info and downloadable poster; added summary and photos for May presentationArchaeology: How Can We Preserve Our Heritage? by Shannon Millar.
  • About Us revised Executive list.
  • Names Index Database updated all links with new URL.

April 2015

  • Home page updated banner with April meeting info.
  • Membership updated membership page with new OGS links.
  • Meetings & Events added downloadable April poster; added May Workshop info and downloadable poster; added info for May presentation Archaeology: How Can We Preserve Our Heritage? by Shannon Millar.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for April digital presentation What’s New in Legacy Family Tree 8? by Geoff Rasmusen with link to Legacy webinar and handout.
  • About Us revised list.

March 2015

February 2015

  • Library Holdings added revised Library Catalogue 2015.
  • Home page updated banner with March meeting info.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Feb digital presentation Backing Up Your Genealogy Data by Thomas MacEntee with link to Legacy webinar;added info for March presentation At the Call of King and Country by Bill Kennedy.
  • About Us added 2015 Quinte Branch Executive list.

January 2015

  • Home page updated banner with Feb meeting info.
  • Branch News added info for AGM and Feb digital presentation Backing Up Your Genealogy Data by Thomas MacEntee; added downloadable Feb poster; added all scheduled presentations for 2015; added OGS Conference 2015 with info and link to website.
  • About Us revised list.
  • OGS Conference 2015 link to Registration and Conference details.

December 2014

November 2014

  • Library Holdings updated links and databases.
  • Meetings & Events updated title for Nov presentation Great Moments in Genealogy; added info for Jan presentation Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture:
    Dancing in the Sky 
    by Bill Hunt; added downloadable Jan poster
    .
  • Home page updated banner info.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Nov presentation Great Moments in Genealogy by Quinte Branch members.
  • Names Index Database updated info.
  • Membership updated membership fees for 2015.

October 2014

  • Home page updated banner with Nov meeting info.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Oct digital presentation Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Success by Geoff Rasmussen with link to Legacy webinar.

September 2014

  • Volume 9, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and emailed or mailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter.
  • Meetings & Events added downloadable Doors Open brochure; added info for Oct digital presentation Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Success by Geoff Rasmussen; added downloadable Oct poster.
  • Branch News added summary and photos for Doors Open; added summary and photos for Sep presentation Discovering the Lennox and Addington Archives by Shelley Respondek.
  • Home page updated banner with Oct meeting info.

August 2014

July 2014

  • Home page updated banner with Sep meeting info.
  • Meetings & Events updated info for Sep and Doors Open.
  • Branch News added summary and photo for June digital presentation Making the Most of the Canadian Census Records by Kathryn Lake Hogan UE
  • Membership added partial membership info.
  • Library Holdings added revised Library Catalogue.

June 2014

May 2014

  • Branch News added downloadable pdf for Researching at Queen’s University.
  • Meetings & Events updated meetings schedule; added summary, photos and handout for May presentation Building Personal Archives by Stephanie Wright.
  • Home page added link to new Facebook page; added new Murray Township Cemeteries CD; added OGS logo and link to OGS website.
  • Facebook Created new page for Quinte Branch OGS.
  • Dr Brearley Collection added updated Physicians pdf

April 2014

  • Meetings & Events updated info for Sep & Octadded downloadable May poster.
  • Branch News added May presentation Building Personal Archives by Stephanie Wright

March 2014

  • Meetings & Events added info for April presentation Researching at Queen’s University by Nancy Cutway; added info for May presentation Building Personal Archives by Stephanie Wrightadded downloadable March poster.
  • Volume 9, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight published and emailed or mailed to members; highlights added to Newsletter
  • Branch News added March presentation Researching at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre by Diane Godbout

February 2014

  • Branch News added February digital presentation Digital Images: Scanning, Editing, and Preserving Your Photos by Geoff Rasmussen.
  • Meetings & Events added topic for April presentation Researching at Queen’s University by Nancy Cutway; added topic for May presentation Building Personal Archives by Stephanie Wright.
  • Home page added info for Annual General Meeting and downloadable notice.
  • Membership updated revised membership fees and added link for downloadable membership form.

January 2014

  • Branch News added January presentation The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture: What’s Beneath Your Feet? by Orland French.
  • Meetings & Events added info for February presentation Digital Images: Scanning, Editing and Preserving Your Photos, a digital presentation by Geoff Rasmussen; added downloadable February poster.
  • OGS Conference 2014 link to Registration added to Home page.

December 2013

November 2013

October 2013

  • Meetings & Events added info for November presentation Silent No More: Researching Canada’s War dead 1885-1945 by Glenn Wright; added downloadable November poster.
  • Meetings & Events added info for October presentation Solving Cemetery Problems by Diane Clendenan & Marjorie Stuart; added downloadable October poster; added to Branch News.

September 2013

  • September events Doors Open 2013 at the Quinte Genealogy Centre andBritish Home Children presented by Sandra Joyce, added to Branch News.
  • Volume 8, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and emailed or mailed to members.
  • Meetings & Events added info for Doors Open 2013 at the Quinte Genealogy Centre with downloadable poster and map; added downloadable poster for September Branch presentation about British Home Children.

August 2013

July 2013

  • Meetings & Events updated with information about speakers and topics for Fall branch meetings.

June 2013

May 2013

  • Poster for June Branch meeting available for download on Meetings & Eventspage.
  • What’s New in Genetic Genealogy? presented by Dr. John D Reid, added to Branch News.

April 2013

  • Annual OGS Region 7 General Meeting with Director, Carol Foshay and OGS Vice-President, Mike More, added to Branch News.
  • Researching in Scotland: The Lowlands & the Borders presented by Sher Leetooze, added to Branch News.
  • Poster for May Branch meeting available for download on Meetings & Eventspage.

March 2013

  • Poster for April Branch meeting available for download on Meetings & Eventspage.
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about Quinte Branch hosting the annual Region 7 AGM Meeting at Christ Church Hall in Glen Miller with Director, Carol Foshay and OGS Vice-President, Mike More. Note: Lunch reservation required before April 11.
  • Tracking the Loyalists presented by Peter C. Newman, added to Branch News.
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about April’s branch meeting about Scottish Research presented by Sher Leetooze. Please Note: change of venue for this month only.
  • Volume 8, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight published and emailed or mailed to members.

February 2013

  • Meetings & Events updated with information about March’s branch meeting, Tracking the Loyalists presented by Peter C Newman. Poster attached.
  • Meetings & Events updated with date for April’s Regional meeting. More details to be added soon. Information added about May’s branch meeting, What’s New in Genetic Genealogy? presented by John D Reid; and June’s branch meeting, Why Can’t I Find It Online? presented by Ruth Blair.
  • Hints & Tips for Users of Family Tree Maker presented by Rick Roberts, added to Branch News.
  • Youth Challenge 2013 posted to website. Deadline for submissions: April 30.
  • OGS Conference 2013 link added to Home page and Meetings & Events.

January 2013

  • Updated About Us with the Quinte Branch Executive for 2013.
  • The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture: Historic Hastings by Gerry Boyce, added to Branch News.
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about February’s branch meeting, Hints & Tips for Users of Family Tree Maker presented by Rick Roberts.
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about January’s branch meeting, The Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture presented by Gerry Boyce.

December 2012

  • Writing Your Family History: Canada 150 Project by Harry van Bommel, added to Branch News.
  • Beginning Your Family History by Claire Nabrotzky, added to Branch News.
  • Volume 7, Issue 4 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.

November 2012

  • Writing Your Family History: Canada 150 Project presented by Harry van Bommel.

October 2012

  • Beginning Your Family History presented by Claire Nabrotzky.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about November’s branch meeting, Writing Your Family History presented by Harry van Bommel.
  • Updated White’s Cemetery CD, New Transcript 2012 (296 pages) available for purchase

September 2012

  • Meetings and Events updated with information about October’s branch meeting, Beginning Your Family History presented by Claire Nabrotzky.
  • Doors Open 2012 at the Quinte Genealogy Centre added to Branch News.
  • Volume 7, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Payments for research inquiries and publications can now be made via PayPal.

August 2012

July 2012

June 2012

  • Volume 7, Issue 2 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Genealogy Workshop: Using the Quinte Branch Library Resources presented by Bob Dawes, added to Branch News.

May 2012

  • King’s College, Ontario’s Missing Link presented by Ruth M. Burkholder, added to Branch News.
    • Meetings and Events updated with information about June‘s branch meeting, a Genealogy Workshop, and the Toronto Branch OGS’s Genealogy Summer Camp 2012.
  • Congratulations to our Ontario Volunteer Service Award Recipients, added to Branch News.

April 2012

  • Dozens of new links added to Genealogy 101 Genealogy Links and Toolkit Links
  • Resources at the Campbellford-Seymour Heritage Centre presented by Ann Rowe, added to Branch News.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about May’s branch meeting, King’s College in Land Records presented by Ruth M. Burkholder.

March 2012

  • Volume 7, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Solving Genealogical Problems Using English Probate Records presented by Linda Reid, added to Branch News.
  • Meet the 2012 Branch Executive
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the April branch meeting, UEL Genealogy Workshop and Research Day, the Kawartha Branch OGS Spring Bus Trip to the Ontario Archives and OGS Region VII Annual Meeting Day.

February 2012

  • Getting to Know The War of 1812 and “History of Holy Name of Mary Parish” in Marysville, Tyendinaga Township, to be Republished added to Branch News.

January 2012

December 2011

  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the Annual Crouse-Wanamaker Lecture Searching Effectively on Ancestry presented by Lesley Anderson, Ancestry.ca and the Branch Annual General Meeting.
  • Volume 6, Issue 4 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.

November 2011

  • Researching Canadian WWI Records Using Online and Traditional Resources, added to Branch News.
  • “The Family in Faces” Ancestral Quiltadded to Branch News.
  • Fun Times–the OGS 50th Anniversary Cruise, added to Branch News.

October 2011

  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the November branch meeting, Researching Canadian WWI Records Using Online and Traditional Resources presented by Rick Roberts of Global Genealogy
  • Insulin Discovery Collaborator: Biochemist James Bertram Collip presented by George A. Pearce, C.D., M.D., added to Branch News.

September 2011

  • How to Care for Family Photographs and Papers presented by Sharon White, Archivist for Hastings County, added to Branch News.
  • Quinte Branch has a new mailing address, see Contact Us
  • Volume 6, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the September and October branch meetings, and workshops on Writing your Memoirs at the Quinte West Public Library.

June 2011

May 2011

April 2011

  • Genealogy Resources at Belleville Public Library presented by Trevor Pross added to Branch News.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information for the May and September branch meetings.

March 2011

  • How to Use the Ontario Genealogical Society Website presented by Nancy Trimble, President, OGS added to Branch News.
  • CemSearch Database updated with 3 new cemeteries and 9,621 records
  • Volume 6, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight is published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information for the April branch meeting, Region VII Annual General Meeting and Toronto Branch OGS “Genealogy Summer Camp” in June.

February 2011

January 2011

  • Census, Directories, Records and Reference categories in the Library Catalogue revised with new and updated donations and acquisitions
  • New donations and acquisitions added to the Library Holdings and Donations & Acquisitions pages.
  • Developing a Research Strategy presented by J. Brian Gilchrist at the Annual Crouse-Wanamaker lecture added to Branch News.
  • Meetings and Events updated with information for February and March branch meetings, FamilyTree Maker 2010 one day course at Loyalist College and the 3rd Annual Semaine de généalogie/Genealogy Week.

December 2010

November 2010

  • New Community Archives for Belleville and Hastings County presented by Sharon White, Archivist of the new Community Archives added to Branch News.

October 2010

September 2010

  • Researching Your Loyalist Ancestors presented by Angela Johnson UE added to Branch News.
  • New links added to Genealogy Links
  • New links added to Genealogy 101 Toolkit Links
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the October and November branch meetings, the OGS 2011 Conference (50th Anniversary) and the 2011 OGS Cruise.
  • Volume 5, Issue 3 of The Quinte Searchlight is published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Five new books available for sale on the Books page include a History of the Quinte Branch, 1980-2010.

August 2010

July 2010

June 2010

  • Quinte Branch celebrates 30th Anniversary, see Branch News.
  • Ketcheson Family Picnic, July 25, 2010, see see Meetings and Events for more information.
  • One of two British Home Child Memory Quilts will be on display at Glanmore House, Belleville, Wednesday July 14 – Wednesday July 28, see Meetings and Events for more information.

May 2010

  • Join us on June 19th to celebrate our 30th Anniversary.
  • Volume 5, Issue 2 of The Quinte Searchlight is published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • Irish Research 101 presented by Terry Findley added to Branch News.
  • Irish Research 101 Bibliography and Internet Resources added to Genealogy 101 Course Materials
  • Meetings and Events updated with information about the Genealogy Workshop at Madoc on June 12th, Trenton Scottish Irish Fesitval on September 10th & 11th, and September’s general meeting, How To Research Your Loyalist Ancestors presented by Angela Johnson, UE. 
  • Mount Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery, Trenton A New Transcript, 2010, by Sandra and John Horwat, is now available on CD-ROM
  • New postage rates for mail orders will come into effect June 4, 2010, see Mail Order Form

April 2010

  • Quinte Branch Publications may be ordered for pick-up at OGS 2010 Conference, see Meetings & Events
  • Genealogists take a Perilous Trip to Rebellious New York & New Jersey at the OGS Region VII Annual Meeting added to Branch News.
  • Cemeteries in the 2010 Quinte West Discovery Guide added to Branch News.

March 2010

  • Branch News updated with information about Using the Prince Edward County Archives in Wellington presentation by Krista Richardson, PEC Archives Manager.
  • Join us to celebrate the Quinte Branch OGS 30th Anniversary on June 19th, see Meetings & Events
  • New directions added for the OGS Regional VII Annual Meeting, see Meetings & Events
  • Volume 5, Issue 1 of The Quinte Searchlight is published and e-mailed or mailed to members.

February 2010

January 2010

    • Meetings & Events updated with information about Family Day, an Open House at Quinte Genealogy Centre, February 20, 2010.
    • Randy Saylor presented The Migrations of our Pioneer Ancestors: Understanding Their Life and Times at the Crouse-Wanamaker Annual Lecture on January 16, 2001 added to Branch News
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about the branch Spring program which includes presentations on the Prince Edward County Archives by Krista Richards, Manager, PEC Archives; A Trip to Rebellious New York and New Jersey by Peter Johnson UE; Irish Research 101 by Terry Findley; Ancestors in Your Attic (an open forum); the Regional VII OGS Annual Meeting and the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference, 2010 where the branch will have a table in the Marketplace.

December 2009

  • St. James Roman Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, A New Transcript (2009) by Sandra and John Horwat, is now available on CD-ROM.
  • Executive and Committee Members list updated for 2010 after the Annual General Meeting on November 21st. There are two open positions on the executive for members to fill, and two open positions for committee coordinators that anyone can fill. Please consider helping our branch to maintain the activities and on-going support for genealogists and family historians worldwide.
  • HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL from the Quinte Branch OGS.

November 2009

October 2009

September 2009

August 2009

  • Volume 4, Issue 3 of The New Searchlight is published and e-mailed or mailed to members.
  • The Cemsearch Database at the Quinte Genealogy Centre has been updated to include 371,675 records!
  • Meetings & Events updated with a Special Quinte Branch Outreach Presentation by Phil Ainsworth on “When Milk Came in Glass Bottles…A History of the Dairies of Prince Edward County” to be held at The Victory, Canadian Society of Marine Artists, 205 Main Street, Picton

July 2009
On vacation!
June 2009

  • Helen Coffey discussed How She Published her Genealogy at the Quinte Branch Ancestors in Your Attic open forum in June, and donated a copy of her book “From Tipperary to Tyendinaga” to the branch library. 
  • The Branch participated in the 225th Anniversary of the Loyalist Landing at Adolphustown on June 13th.
  • Meetings & Events updated with the Toronto Branch OGS Irish Ancestry Workshop and the Stirling-Rawdon Genealogy Fair 2009 in August.
  • Upcoming Branch Meetings include Sean Smith from the Archives of Ontario in September; John Reid will present Researching British Immigrants to Canada in October, and Bill Hunt will discuss Rum Runners, Gamblers, and Flyers:  A Look Back at Quinte’s Fascinating Past in November. In 2010 Randy Saylor will speak on “The Migrations of our Pioneer Ancestors: Understanding Their Life and Times” at the Crouse-Wanamaker lecture in January and Doug Knutson will present his recently expanded and completed film documentary “Damned Rascal”, the story of soldier, loyalist, spy, adventurer Capt. John Walden Meyers. in February

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  • Don Dulmage, author of “Return to Deutschland” presented 300th Anniversary of the Irish Palatines in Quinte at the Annual Crouse-Wanamaker lecture.
  • A guide to Using Unorthodox Ways and Websites to Break Down Brick Walls by Bob Dawes has been added to Genealogy 101 Course Materials.
  • Meetings & Events updated with information about upcoming branch meetings, the OGS Conference 2009 in Oakville in May and the United Empire Loyalist Association National Convention in Napanee and Adolphustown in June.