Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Show and Tell / Bring & Brag – on Zoom!!

 


For many years it has been Durham Region Branch's tradition to get together at our December meeting to enjoy personal family history stories, along with tasty seasonal treats and hot apple cider. 

We have celebrated members' special stories, interesting documents or artifacts, and genealogical breakthroughs.

This year is different - requiring physical separation; yet this is an opportunity to gather together - with the aid of modern technology.

Zoom is useful, but it has a drawback, in that holding items up to a web camera is often not clear enough for all participants.

So, if possible, when planning to show a web site, or document, or physical item, sending a link or photo to me, would be extremely helpful. My email is: - durhamchair@ogs.on.ca . I will put your photo in my PowerPoint and ask you to unmute and tell us the story at the appropriate time.

Refreshments are optional - Bring your own!! Relax in a comfortable chair and prepare to be amazed at what your fellow genealogists have discovered about their families and online research during all their free time this year.

Register to join us at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvd-itpj8uHNLmWkM9OLAWDGxKVxLnUbtL


Saturday, November 7, 2020

OnLand - an insider's guide on how to use it

 


OGS and Ministry officials will be hosting a webinar via Zoom on December 9th, 2020 at 7 pm EST.

This hour-long session is geared towards anyone interested in learning how to find and access documents through the ONLAND portal.  

Registration is mandatory at the following link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOuqqz8qGdZ-j8SYJDI92iLxhAsOMVYk

Friday, November 6, 2020

Military Records Free at FindMyPast

 


FindMyPast has announced free access to their military records until Nov. 12th.

Please go to their website for details.

findmypast.co.uk  

findmypast.com

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Land Registry Website and AGM/ Elections

 Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

Join Durham Region Branch as we explore the Ontario Land Registry Website with Marian Bellamy. Marian is a local genealogist and will explain how to search on this website that is replacing the Ontario Land Registry Offices.




In addition, the Branch will be holding their AGM and Elections.

Register for the Zoom meeting at this link:

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Are you a Writer? Keffer Writing Competition

 There's still time to take part in this contest. Deadline is Nov. 1st. The link for the Submission form is found on the Ontario Ancestors Website here.





Thursday, October 1, 2020

Habits of a Highly Organized Genealogist - October 6th Durham Region Branch Meeting

 Durham Region Branch's October 6th Meeting via Zoom


Habits of a Highly Organized Genealogist

Learn how to turn your scattered, disorganized files into a system that works for you. A few well thought out steps can help you control your clutter, keep consistent records, avoid duplication of effort and be able to communicate what you’ve accomplished in your research.

Lynn Palermo began her family history journey ten years ago, spurred on by the passing of her in-laws. She picked up the torch as the family genealogist. Lynn is now a freelance writer, genealogy educator, writing coach and family historian.
Tuesday, Oct. 6th, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m.
via Zoom
You Must pre-register via this Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZAlcuqrpzIoE91gAr2RZ4nbD8TpG... 

Saturday, September 5, 2020

FamilySearch Announces RootsTech Connect 2021: A Free Global Virtual Event



FamilySearch has announced that their 2021 RootsTech Conference will be a FREE virtual event.

It will be held on Feb. 25 - 27, 2021 and you can register for it now! The recorded sessions will be available for viewing after the event as well.

See the full details in their press release at 

https://media.familysearch.org/familysearch-announces-rootstech-connect-2021-a-free-global-virtual-event/