Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

  ** Change of Webinar** Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, our May webinar speaker, Barbara Campbell, is unable to present. We hope that she can present this at a later date. Thank you to Christine Woodcock for stepping in to … Read More

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, … Read More

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 … Read More

Thousands of men and women of African descent came to Canada seeking a place to live freely in the 19th century. Who came and what was life like for them? Audience – all  This presentation looks at the history and … Read More

Straddling parts of Counties Antrim and Down, the city of Belfast has seen its fair share of history across the centuries. From its humble beginnings as a ford based settlement between two tributaries of the River Lagan, it grew following … Read More

Often, genealogists focus on building an ancestral tree for an individual or family.  However, one may wish to research the descendants of a pioneer, a president, or a preacher in your tree or your hometown.  Mapping all of the descendants … Read More

In this session, we’ll explore how cutting-edge AI tools translate foreign languages and unlock the rich histories our ancestors left behind. From instant translation and language detection to deciphering handwritten records and uncovering cultural nuances, AI offers powerful solutions to … Read More

Between 1866 and 1871, Irish-American veterans invaded Canada, attempting to pressure Britain to withdraw from Ireland. Gain an understanding of the historical context, significant battles, and the lasting impact on Canadian military and national identity. Determine your ancestor’s role in … Read More

Getting family members involved in genealogy can sometimes have its own challenges. Many children know little, if any, information about their families. This can include their place of origin, the extended family members, and the experiences they endured to bring … Read More

In this 50 minute presentation we take a look at some of the very interesting gaffs and errors found in family trees such as “Resurrection”, “The well preserved”, and “Time travellers”. At the same time we will cover how to … Read More

Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) offers an exciting new opportunity to help Law Enforcement give names back to unidentified human remains and help solve criminal cases. Since the first high-profile case was solved in 2018, well over a thousand cases have … Read More

Where can you find whole communities begging for mercy for convicted horse thieves, neighbours informing on one another’s treasonous activities during the Rebellion of 1837, people applying for civil service jobs, widows asking for militia pensions, and huge lists of … Read More

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how MyHeritage is revolutionizing genealogy with artificial intelligence. In this talk, you’ll discover how the company’s content team built OldNews.com — a powerful new platform launched in March 2024 that now houses … Read More

Canadian genealogy often focuses on farms and homesteads, but millions of ancestors lived in Canada’s industrial centres. From pulp and paper towns to coal mines, railways, steel plants, and hydro projects, industries left behind unique records of workers and their families. Explore labour archives, … Read More

We have a much simpler time crossing the Atlantic than many of our ancestors had, especially now with the internet in the comfort of our own homes.In this lecture, we will explore how to use Norwegian genealogical databases, such as … Read More

Are you worried that you have given your family story away when you sign up for online services? Do you want to share your family history in a book or on a website or in a YouTube video or social … Read More

Recent years has seen an explosion of Irish records made available online. This webinar is a romp through the top 5 websites where you will find information on your Irish ancestors.  Best of all, they are all free! This is ideal if … Read More

FNMI is an acronym used in Canada to identify the three Indigenous peoples of Canada: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. This informative talk will delve into the unique histories and cultures of each group, shedding light on their diverse backgrounds.Along … Read More

Uncover the identity of an Orphan Train rider through a combined use of DNA and historical documentation in this revealing case study.Between 1854 and 1969, hundreds of thousands of children were transported from Europe or East Coast cities to families … Read More

The story of the Chelsea Pensioners in Upper Canada is one of former British soldiers dismissed from active duty because of illness, injury or long service. In an effort to reduce costs, the British government decided around 1830 to offer … Read More

Christianity played an important role in the everyday life of our Norwegian ancestors and some of the oldest religious buildings in all of Europe can be found in Norway.Christianity, along with Judaism, Mormonism, and the Asa religion, are going to … Read More