As many as 50 million people worldwide died during the Influenza pandemic that came in waves that lasted almost three years from mid-1918 through the summer of 1920, leaving few families untouched. Audience level: All    This presentation will place the pandemic in context both locally in Ontario, as well as worldwide of when, why,…

The Highland Society of London was founded in 1778 by Highland gentlemen resident in London. Within a year of its foundation, its members had come to include a number of very notable Scots. As Scots emigrated to the colonies, so, too, did the influence of the HSL. Many of the men who were involved with the…

Would you like to share parts of your family history, but aren’t ready to write a book? Do you seek ways to interest relatives (of all ages) in your shared heritage?   This presentation provides an overview of seven short formats – and ways to produce them – to engage your audience (readers, viewers, listeners).  

Pictures tell a brilliant story about our ancestors. But what do we do when pictures have problems! No writing on the back? Too many conflicting names and dates? Unfamiliar faces? Come learn the antidote to these dilemmas and finally use those pictures in your research.    Key Learning Objectives:   1. Why would you use pictures in…

Those of us who grew up in Roman Catholic families or were educated in Catholic schools likely have some connection to women religious. They were often influential figures in their communities, not only because of their association with religion and education, but also as employers. Despite this, uncovering more information on their lives can often…

Find out about our and our ancestors’ vulnerability to weather, some notable events in Ontario history with a weather connection, and how to find out about the weather on a special day in your family history in Canada, the UK and USA. Finally, we’ll peek at Ontario’s future weather by looking at trends over the…