The Wedge Family’s Truth and Lore | Beth Adams
November 21, 2024 7:00 pm ET – sponsored by the Hamilton Branch
While helping a cousin uncover their family history through DNA results, “stories” of connection to “the mountain” in Hamilton were discovered. This presentation will review the process that led to the discovery of the family they never knew, as well as investigating the very surprising possibility of indigenous and UEL heritage. These “stories” have led to research in an effort to prove or disprove the indigenous connections in an ethical and sensitive manner. Successful and unsuccessful sources will be discussed. As with most of our family trees, this one is a “work in progress” and we may find out more by November!
Beth Adams
Beth Adams is a member of the Toronto, Ottawa and Kent Branches of OGS. She is on the Education Committee for Toronto and presents frequently for OGS, BIFHSGO, and UELAC. She has lived in Pembroke, Ontario since she retired in 2019 and volunteers at her local museum and genealogy group. She started doing family history research in her late teens and has loved “chasing dead people” ever since! Beth was a teacher for 30 plus years in the inner city neighbourhoods in Toronto. Scouting remains an important part of her life, as is spending time with family and friends at her family cottage, where she loves sharing her latest genealogical discovery! Beth has spent many happy hours working with the DNA results of family and friends.
