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Welcome to The Ontario Genealogical Society

Ontario Ancestors – The Ontario Genealogical Society is an Ontario registered non-profit corporation, a registered Canadian charity and, is Canada’s largest member supported genealogical organization. Founded in 1961, with the vision of being recognized as the authority and leader in all aspects of Ontario related family history research, preservation and communication, the mission of Ontario Ancestors – The Ontario Genealogical Society is to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history and to preserve Ontario’s genealogical heritage. Ontario Ancestors – The Ontario Genealogical Society has 30 geographically based branches throughout Ontario together with 5 special interest groups (British Home Children, Eastern European, Scottish, Irish and Irish-Palatine).
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Avatar Randal A. Burd, Jr. @colonelrandal ·
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If you have a Union officer ancestor in the American Civil War, MOLLUS has a new website and a posted guide for filling out your hereditary application. #History #Genealogy #militaryappreciation https://loyallegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Commandery-Guide-rev-Sept-21-2021-1.pdf

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Missing daughter reunited with family… after 51 years!

#genealogy #DNA #familytree #familyhistory #genetics #geneticgenealogy https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63797314

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Avatar Genealogist in Spain @matthewhovious ·
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Sometimes I think #Genealogy is at its best when uncovering forgotten life stories. It's a great feeling when you learn about someone from long ago and the knowledge is inspiring; even better when you can then share it with someone else you know will value it.

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