FYI: 1921 Census of Canada

June 4th, 2013

Mark your Calendars!

According to the LAC website, the eagerly anticipated 1921 Census of Canada will be available to researchers within the next few weeks.

Here is the link to the official LAC website: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/news/Pages/2013/1921-census.aspx

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Notice for Huron County Branch Meeting

June 3rd, 2013

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Time:7:30 pm

Location: Huron County Museum, 110 North Street, Goderich

Topic: Your History

Speaker: Alison Lobb

Brief Info: Using your family information to create history

Contact Info: http://www.hurontel.on.ca/~ogshuron/

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FYI: Ireland Reaching Out Explained

June 1st, 2013

Those of you who follow this blog, and especially our facebook page, will no doubt have noticed the plethora of postings about something called Ireland Reaching Out.  Rather than blather on about the virtues of this great project, this video from RTÉ explains it all:

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Marketplace heats up at Conference 2013

May 31st, 2013

Market place heats up at OGS Conference 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Setting up for Conference 2013, Durham College, Oshawa

May 31st, 2013

Setting up for Conference 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about Conference 2013 and the Conference Marketplace, please visit the Conference website at: http://www.ogs.on.ca/conference2013/home/

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FYI:OGS Conference 2013 Daily Schedule posted & Registering at the door

May 29th, 2013

For those of you who would like to see details of everything that’s happening at the OGS Conference 2013, here’s the Daily Schedule. You can still register at the door for lectures on Saturday and Sunday, but the food tickets may be all sold, so be sure to have alternate food plans just in case, and be prepared to pay by giving a credit card number, or using cheque or cash. There area also a few rooms left at the South Village Residence, although these are no longer held for our group.

Conference 2013 Daily Schedule:

http://www.ogs.on.ca/conference2013/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Conference-2013-Daily-Schedule-May-29-2013.pdf

More information about Conference 2013 can be found by visiting the conference website at: http://www.ogs.on.ca/conference2013/home/

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OGS Conference 2013 Marketplace: You don’t have to be a registrant to shop!

May 29th, 2013

The OGS Conference 2013 Marketplace is open to both registrants and non-registrants. OGS, its branches and special interest groups, other genealogical and historical societies, and commercial vendors will be displaying their products.

The latest publications, software, archival supplies, etc., will be available. Please note that many vendors are unable to accept debit or credit cards.

You should carry cash to avoid disappointment.

Marketplace Hours:

Friday, May 31st: 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 1st: 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 2nd: 8:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Vendors, heritage organizations and OGS branches will set up displays in Durham College’s largest and newest gym, which is three full courts in total area.

Click here for a list of vendors at Conference 2013.

Hope to see you there!

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FYI: New Resource for Researching Irish Ancestors: The Down Survey of Ireland

May 28th, 2013

A multifaceted project from Trinity College Dublin, The Down Survey of Ireland is a unique collection of 17th century maps that provides stunning detail into 17th century Ireland.  In order to fully appreciate the significance and depth of this project, this introductory video, presented by Dr Micheál Ó Siochrú, Associate Professor in Modern History, is a must see.  After viewing the video, you will no doubt want to head straight away to the newly launched Down Survey of Ireland website and begin exploring.

 

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FYI: Free on-line course from Ireland Reaching Out and Hibernia College

May 28th, 2013

Ireland Reaching Out and Hibernia College, Dublin, have teamed up to offer a free on-line course: Exploring Irish Identity MOOC.  According to the website, this is a time sensitive offer and those interested in registering must do so today, May 28, 2013.

There is an introductory video outlining what the course covers, located on the bottom left of the Hibernia College website.  Here is the link: http://mooc.hiberniacollege.com/Home.aspx

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