“Return of the Assessed Value of the Townships in the Newcastle District" in Western Canada, which were settled by Pauper Emigrants from Ireland, between the years 1825 and 1828 at the public expense: Of the number of various Emigration Societies formed in Canada in 1840, by Canadian Proprietors desirous of Settling Emigrants from Great Britain and Ireland upon their Estates. (1848)”.
In total around 260 plots are covered, giving details of over 700 people. While this is a short publication, it is an essential migration resource for those who became known as the Robinson Irish settlers and indeed anyone in Southern Ontario with an Irish family history.
For more info . . .
http://www.findmypast.ie/content/News-Canadian-emigration-parliamentary-papers
Thank you to Clare L K.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
• Next Meeting - Tuesday - February 7, at 7:30 p.m. • Wayne O'Connor (Eoghan O'Conchobhair) - Irish Genealogy (mostly Southern Ireland)
Wayne (a previous Durham Branch newsletter editor), has investigated many resources while researching his own family. During the presentation he will re-visit websites he found useful, demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses. Wayne signs his e-mails with "Slan go foill", so he must know his field quite well. He is open to questions from the audience.
Wayne (a previous Durham Branch newsletter editor), has investigated many resources while researching his own family. During the presentation he will re-visit websites he found useful, demonstrating their strengths and weaknesses. Wayne signs his e-mails with "Slan go foill", so he must know his field quite well. He is open to questions from the audience.
The meeting location is the Main Branch of the Oshawa Library (basement auditorium).
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Celebrating the Holiday Season and Genealogy - Show & Tell
At this meeting together we celebrate the season and any genealogical breakthroughs, special stories, favourite websites, interesting documents or other artifacts, etc. Members, you are invited share with us any genealogy 'ah-ha's you've experienced. The break will be extended to ensure opportunity to chat and enjoy the seasonal treats. Attendees are invited to bring festive snacks to share (optional).Tuesday - December 6, at 7:30 p.m. Durham Region Branch Meeting at the Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch Auditorium
Sunday, November 6, 2011
19th Annual Family History Research Tour to Salt Lake City, Utah AND Roots Tech
Feb 5th to the 12th (or 19th).Research your family history at the largest genealogy library in the world located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The trip is coordinated by genealogy lecturer and teacher, Jane MacNamara, a long time member of the Ontario Genealogical Society and a frequent visitor to Salt Lake City.
For family historians, there is no place like the Family History Library--an unimaginable collection of original records on microfilm from all over the world, free access to subscription databases and an extensive collection of genealogies, local histories and research handbooks . All this and the LDS databases at your fingertips, with helpful staff and topnotch equipment. For more details about this wonderful library, visit (Family History Library)
AND ALSO in 2012, you'll also have the option of adding the ROOTSTECH family history and technology conference to the beginning of your trip. The ROOTSTECH package includes accommodation from February 1 to 4. You can take advantage of a special $99 conference registration fee--or just use the extra days for research.
All arrangements are through Royal City Travel.
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: Send your deposit by November 15, 2011, and we'll deduct $25 from the price of your trip.
For details click http://www.royalcitytravel.com/saltlake.php
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Genealogy Tip of the Day
I began subscribing to this blog about one month ago while I was refreshing and adding links to the handouts for our upcoming genealogy course at and the Brooklin Community in November - Getting Started in Genealogy
The tips are well written focusing on plausible scenarios you may be confronted with when conducting your research. They are not so lengthy that they take much time to read each day when they arrive. Inciteful - Concise - Valuable Hints. Try it out for awhile, you will like it - for beginning and veteran genealogists.
The tips are well written focusing on plausible scenarios you may be confronted with when conducting your research. They are not so lengthy that they take much time to read each day when they arrive. Inciteful - Concise - Valuable Hints. Try it out for awhile, you will like it - for beginning and veteran genealogists.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Join the Durham Region OGS Branch's 2012 Executive Team
The 2012 Durham Region OGS Branch elections will be held at the AGM at the November 1 Branch meeting.
The term for Executive positions is from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012.
Nominations open at the 4 October Branch meeting and will remain open until the AGM election, 1 Nov 2011.
All nominees must consent orally if present or by signed consent.
A Branch officer shall be an Individual, Family, or Honourary Life Member of the Society and the Branch.
At our October 4th Branch meeting nominations will be accepted in writing or from the floor for the following positions on the 2012 Executive Committee:
- Chair
- 1st Vice Chair
- 2nd Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Recording Secretary
Bring your energy and ideas to our Branch projects - get nominated.
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