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The Ontario Genealogical Society, a Canadian Registered Charity founded in 1961, is the largest member-supported family history society in Canada. Our Mission is to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history and to preserve our Ontario genealogical heritage.

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Canada's Largest Family History Show & Conference, June 1-3, @ The University of Guelph

Three days of inspiring lectures, workshops, displays, and other opportunities. CLICK HERE for more information

Our Partner Societies

New York, New England, NextGen – Read about our partner societies, their resources, and available member discounts

Indexes, Finding Aids and Databases

Our 34 Branches and Special Interest Groups have a formidable collection of indexes, finding aids and local data. CLICK HERE for more information

#IamNextGen: The Next Generation of Genealogists

This guest post was written by Becky Zoglmann, a member of NextGen. The focus of The NextGen Genealogy Network is to foster the next generation’s interest in genealogy. We are a U.S based 501(c)(3) charitable… Keep reading

Durham Branch “Day of Learning”

Durham Branch “Day of Learning” Nick Post presents “The Ins and Outs of FamilySearch and What’s New!” Nancy Trimble, Durham Region Branch Chair Durham Region Branch’s Day of Learning will be held on Saturday, June… Keep reading

OGS – New England Historic Genealogical Society Announcement

    New England Historic Genealogical Society and the Ontario Genealogical Society Announce Collaboration May 15, 2018—Boston, Massachusetts— The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) and the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) have announced an historic marketing… Keep reading

Getting the Most Out of Attendance at the 2018 Ontario Genealogical Society Conference at Guelph

Having attended a number of Ontario Genealogical Society Conferences over the years I offer the following suggestions to participants as a way to get the most out of the 2018 Conference. Before You Go –… Keep reading

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