Finding Ontario Ancestors

June 13, 2011 - 8:26pm
OGS Toronto Branch
Aug 6 2011 - 10:00am
Aug 6 2011 - 4:30pm
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A summer workshop exploring the richness of Ontario records.

The Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the Canadiana Department of North York Central Library are pleased to present a one-day workshop at the North York Central Library Auditorium on finding Ontario ancestors. Find out how to get the most from familiar records or discover a new source to expand your understanding of your Ontario ancestors. You'll enjoy this relaxed, information-packed day with speakers who revel in the intricacies and richness of records—and love to share their knowledge.

Program includes:

  • Ontario Education Resources on Teachers and Students for Family Historians
  • Every Ten Years: Understanding Census Records
  • Upper Canada Sundries - An Under-used Genealogical Gold Mine
  • The Internet vs the Road Trip
  • Fleshing Out the Lives of Your Ontario Ancestors Using Land Petitions
  • "Lists"
  • The Records of the First and Second Heir and Devisee Commissions

For program details, speaker biographies and registration information, please visit http://www.torontofamilyhistory.org.
REGISTER BEFORE 15 JULY TO ENSURE EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTS. SPECIAL RATES APPLY FOR MEMBERS OF THE ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY.

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