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The records of our province contain many gems for genealogists, many of which are well-known. But there are also sources which are more obscure. Some may have erroneous or misleading titles. Some may be located in unexpected places. Some may be in finding aids which are not known to the researcher. And some may not…
The Registry of Deeds based in Dublin has survived intact since 1708 and it manages the legal registration of property. What is less well known is that it is also a repository for genealogical treasures such as wills, property leases, mortgages and marriage agreements. People named in these records include the principal parties, lease holders,…
Speaker Coral Harkies will help you learn how to navigate the Ontario Ancestors’ website and answer your questions. The new Society Website was launched in the Fall of 2023 and offers a wealth of family history content. Work is ongoing to provide easier access to updated and new resources and to keep you informed about…
The talk follows a timeline of photographic history and how it can relate to your own research. We look at examples where looking at details can help put a photo into a time, place or context. Audience: all levels https://vimeo.com/944275957/5f1210d0ab?share=copy The video can be viewed in fullscreen by clicking on the expand icon (four diagonal…
August 22, 2024 7:00 pm ET – sponsored by the Elgin Branch Religious institutions are rich in local and familial historical records. Join Dez Nacario, Archivist for the Diocese of Huron, in a presentation on research services available to genealogists and historians using Anglican archives as an example. Dez Nacario Dez Nacario (she/her) is the Archivist for the Anglican…
August 15, 2024 7:00 pm ET – sponsored by the Perth Branch What’s new at Stratford-Perth Archives? With a collection of unique local history documents actively curated since the early 1900s, Stratford-Perth Archives has many treasures available for family history research. This talk by Archives Manager Betty Jo Belton will provide a general overview of…
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