May 3rd Meeting - Scotland From Abroad: The Next Level with Bob Dawes

 

Please register at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZUtfumqqDoiE9YopDJtqA...

Synopsis

This is a presentation for moving beyond the basics of Scottish research. It covers some of the harder to find records and some new resources for locating those records. Specifically, this presentation drills down into the newly released kirk session records and land tax records. It also explains how to use maps to find the croft mentioned on your ancestors’ documents. Finally, it takes a new look at some basic Scottish research resources.

Bob Dawes Bio

Bob is a retired technology industry executive who got turned onto genealogy in the early nineties. He enjoys combining technology and travel to research his family. Bob and his wife, Barbara also an avid genealogist, have traveled throughout North America and the United Kingdom in pursuit of their ancestors. Their most recent trip was to Scotland for thirty-five days in 2019 where they filled in for the staff at the Buchan Family History Centre, in Peterhead, for a week. Bob is a past chair of Quinte Branch - OGS and has given presentations to many branches and conferences.

"Portable Genealogy - You Can Take It With You..." - Our April Meeting

 

Portable Genealogy - You Can Take It With You...

You're invited to our Tuesday, April 6th Zoom meeting at 7:30 pm as we enjoy another great presentation by one of our favourite presenters, Bob Dawes.

"Portable Genealogy - You Can Take It With You..." is for genealogists who want to take their family history with them when they travel or visit research repositories. It looks at synchonizing your file between computers using programmes that support Android and iOS devices and third-party options to use with GEDCOM copies of your file. A two-page handout covers many utilities which can move files from desktops to handheld devices.

Bob Dawes is a retired tech industry executive and avid family historian. He enjoys combining technology and travel to research his family. Bob and his wife Barbara, also an avid genealogist, have traveled throughout North America and the UK in pursuit of their ancestors. Their most recent trip was to Scotland for 35 days where they filled in for the staff at the Buchan Family History Centre, in Peterhead, for a week. Bob is a long-time Quinte Branch council member having held many executive positions, including Chair. He has given presentations to many branches and conferences.

Everyone is welcome! Register now for Tues., April 6 at 7:30 p.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdu6orzIqG9Z24VQLQkJSIhHvGqOijjuM

The May meeting video is now available for re-play!

Just a note to let you know that the recording of our May Meeting featuring Bob Dawes on "Connecting English Ancestors" is now available in our YouTube Channel.

Durham Branch of Ontario Ancestors Announces Their May Meeting Will be VIRTUAL!

Durham Branch of Ontario Ancestors Announces Their May Meeting Will be VIRTUAL!

Join the Durham Region Branch Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. on the Society's virtual platform, Zoom.

The topic will be "Making English Connections". It will be presented by Bob Dawes, an excellent speaker who has presented at several of the Ontario Ancestors Conferences in the past and has been a speaker at many Durham Region Branch events.

This presentation will demonstrate how to use the many free and paid websites to make connections with your English ancestors. Bob Dawes has traveled throughout the UK doing his family history and is experienced in using their many genealogical research sources.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpUrde2pqz8vmPQtdkb6BsuwCnF4LkRhLw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Bob’s handout is at http://tinyurl.com/EnglishConnections 

Durham Branch Hosts Bob Dawes at June Meeting

Tuesday - June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Northminster United Church 

 676 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, ON L1G 4V7

 (NW corner of Simcoe Street North and Rossland Road West)

Bob Dawes - The Family History Reno Project (the easy do-over)

Why should a genealogist perform research again, on subjects already covered? Genealogy has changed considerably in the recent decade. Bob Dawes will show how doing so helped to improve his results, just as surely as it will do the same for you. Bob's handout: - Bobs Bytes The Easy Do-Over

Our meetings are often streamed on YouTube starting at 7:30. Our channel for streaming is http://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCiHiKL0pfzXzG- G9YARS8Sg/live .

Everyone is welcome.

 

The Family History Reno Project at Our Next Meeting

NEED TO CLEAN UP YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?

DATE and PLACE: Tuesday, March 5th @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday School Room, Northminster United Church, 676 Simcoe St., N., Oshawa
(NW corner of Rossland and Simcoe)

TOPIC: The Family History Reno Project (The Easy Do-Over)
If you've ever wanted to clean up your family history file, this is the easy way to approach it.  Normally, a Do Over involves re-entering all of your family information from scratch while this approach allows you to continue using your file for research while cleaning it up. It also allows you to take advantage of everything you've learned over the years as well as new resources and tools.

BIO: Bob Dawes is a past chair of Quinte Branch and currently responsible for database and computer maintenance.  Bob and his wife, Barbara, have traveled extensively throughout North America and the United Kingdom in search of their ancestors and enjoy using technology to enhance their research.

See our website for parking information.

Every one is welcome (and bring a friend)!

UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE POOR WEATHER IN TRENTON, BOB HAD TO CANCEL! HE IS COMING TO OUR JUNE MEETING INSTEAD.

Scotland from Abroad Tuesday April 5th

Our Tuesday, April 5th meeting location is the Main Branch of the Oshawa Library (basement auditorium) just south of the Oshawa City Hall, on Bagot St. Parking is free after 6 p.m.

Scotland from Abroad - Bob Dawes

Bob will describe his methods for discovering Scottish ancestors, using online resources, some of which require payment, but many of which do not. He is shown here during his talk at the Quinte Branch OGS. Our meetings are streamed on YouTube, starting at 7:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/TF7fiAZYhWQ.

Bob is an excellent speaker and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us! Please join us for an exciting opportunity to learn about Scottish research.

Non-members are always welcome!

Our Branch's DNA SIG (DNA Special Interest Group), will hold it's next meeting on April 20th, at 7:30 at the Branch office. We explore DNA webinars and websites and learn from each other. Everyone is welcome.