On Monday night. 10 Oct 2011 at 9PM all PBS stations with a Canadian audience will be telecasting a program on the War of 1812. More info at www.pbs.org/1812. The bicentennial starts on 18 June 2012 and the war ended on 24 Dec 1814. There is no direct involvement in the war for present day Ottawa area but the war lead to the building of the Rideau Canal 1826-1832. Also a large number of soldiers of the 100th Reg. of Foot [the 99th Reg. after Feb 1816] settled in the Richmond Military Settlement mainly in Goulbourn Twp. Visit the Goulbourn museum. the home of the 100th/99th at www.goulbournmuseum.ca They also have a Blog and are on Facebook and they 'Tweet'
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Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
03 October 2011
02 October 2011
Timeline Oct 2 to 4
Oct 2
1883 A women's medical college was founded at Queen's University, Kingston, by Dr. Jennie Trout.
1950 The comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M Schulz was first published.
Oct 3
1882 A.Y. Jackson, landscape painter, was born in Montreal. He later became a member of the Group of Seven.
1914 The first contingent of Canadian troops, numbering 33,000, left Quebec City in 30 transport ships for England.
1990 West Germany and East Germany ended 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a new unified country.
Oct 4
1798 York's first newspaper, the Upper Canada Gazette or American Oracle, relocated from Niagara.
1957 The Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite into orbit.
1958 The first trans Atlantic passenger jetliner service was begun by British Overseas Airways Corp. with flights between London and New York.
1883 A women's medical college was founded at Queen's University, Kingston, by Dr. Jennie Trout.
1950 The comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M Schulz was first published.
Oct 3
1882 A.Y. Jackson, landscape painter, was born in Montreal. He later became a member of the Group of Seven.
1914 The first contingent of Canadian troops, numbering 33,000, left Quebec City in 30 transport ships for England.
1990 West Germany and East Germany ended 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a new unified country.
Oct 4
1798 York's first newspaper, the Upper Canada Gazette or American Oracle, relocated from Niagara.
1957 The Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite into orbit.
1958 The first trans Atlantic passenger jetliner service was begun by British Overseas Airways Corp. with flights between London and New York.
30 September 2011
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Since many of the members of our hobby come from the “senior” sections of society, we probably have more than our share of mobility and other health issues. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is intended to ensure that all Ontarians, no matter what their level of ability, are able to receive goods and services in a manner that respects their dignity and independence. The Act has been in place for several years but not-for-profits organization like OGS and its branches, must be in compliance by 1 January 2012.
OGS will be providing training to all persons who are providing services to the public in the name of OGS. This includes not only the OGS Board of Directors and office staff but also Branch Executives and other volunteers who meet the public in our name. This training will be rolled out later this fall. The training is still being refined but should include using the resources to be found in the OGS Member’s Only area and reading various documents that are available from the Government of Ontario. Others can find information at http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/index.aspx. By completing this training OGS can ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to access our goods and services.
In most cases, Ottawa Branch uses facilities such as Library and Archives Canada and the new City of Ottawa Archives, so we have been in compliance with the Act or similar federal regulations for some time. Volunteers at the old City Archives took some training there and the new volunteers will soon get the opportunity. Members and non-members will benefit from the access to genealogical resources.
29 September 2011
Timeline Sept 28 to Oct 1
Sept 28
1066 William the Conquerer, the Duke of Normandy, invaded England.
1781 American forces, backed by a French fleet, began the siege of Yorktown Heights, VA, during the Revolutionary War.
1828 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Bytown was formally opened by the Rev. John Machan of Kingston.
1960 The Skyway Bridge between Prescott and Ogdensburg, NY, was opened.
1972 At Moscow in the final minute of the last game of the Team Canada-USSR series, Paul Henderson of Toronto scored the winning goal.
Sept 29
1793 John Graves Simcoe reached Lac Au Claire and renamed it Lake Simcoe in memory of his father.
1827 The ceremony of laying the Rideau Canal two tonne cornerstone at Entrance Bay was presided over by Gov. General Lord Dalhousie.
1878 The Baptist Tabernacle (First Baptist Church), at Laurier and Elgin streets in Ottawa, held its opening service.
1935 Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock singer and musician, was born.
Sept 30
1760 Major Robert Rogers, a famous American frontier soldier, arrived at Fort Toronto. His mission was to capture French posts on the western frontier.
1846 Ether was used as an anesthetic for the first time, at the office of Boston dentist William Morton.
1871 British garrisons throughout Canada were called home to be replaced by Canadian militia.
Oct 1
1884 The first women were admitted to University College, University of Toronto.
1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T auto to the market. Each car cost $825.
1961 The Canadian Television Network (CTV) was inaugurated.
1962 Johnny Carson debuted as regular host of NBC's "Tonight" show.
1066 William the Conquerer, the Duke of Normandy, invaded England.
1781 American forces, backed by a French fleet, began the siege of Yorktown Heights, VA, during the Revolutionary War.
1828 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Bytown was formally opened by the Rev. John Machan of Kingston.
1960 The Skyway Bridge between Prescott and Ogdensburg, NY, was opened.
1972 At Moscow in the final minute of the last game of the Team Canada-USSR series, Paul Henderson of Toronto scored the winning goal.
Sept 29
1793 John Graves Simcoe reached Lac Au Claire and renamed it Lake Simcoe in memory of his father.
1827 The ceremony of laying the Rideau Canal two tonne cornerstone at Entrance Bay was presided over by Gov. General Lord Dalhousie.
1878 The Baptist Tabernacle (First Baptist Church), at Laurier and Elgin streets in Ottawa, held its opening service.
1935 Jerry Lee Lewis, Rock singer and musician, was born.
Sept 30
1760 Major Robert Rogers, a famous American frontier soldier, arrived at Fort Toronto. His mission was to capture French posts on the western frontier.
1846 Ether was used as an anesthetic for the first time, at the office of Boston dentist William Morton.
1871 British garrisons throughout Canada were called home to be replaced by Canadian militia.
Oct 1
1884 The first women were admitted to University College, University of Toronto.
1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T auto to the market. Each car cost $825.
1961 The Canadian Television Network (CTV) was inaugurated.
1962 Johnny Carson debuted as regular host of NBC's "Tonight" show.
28 September 2011
Library and Archives Canada digitizes past issues of the Canada Gazette
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) commemorates the 170th anniversary of the Canada
Gazette by making accessible the digitized back issues, from 1841 to 1997, on its website dedicated to this official publication.
Often referred to as “the official newspaper of the Government of Canada,” the Canada Gazette has been an important instrument in the Canadian democratic process for 170 years. It has informed Canadians of the operations of government and encouraged them to participate in the legislative process.
See the announcement at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-541-e.html
Gazette by making accessible the digitized back issues, from 1841 to 1997, on its website dedicated to this official publication.
Often referred to as “the official newspaper of the Government of Canada,” the Canada Gazette has been an important instrument in the Canadian democratic process for 170 years. It has informed Canadians of the operations of government and encouraged them to participate in the legislative process.
See the announcement at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-541-e.html
25 September 2011
Timeline Sept 25 to 27
Sept 25
1826 John By Burrows became the first white child born at Bytown.
1888 The Ottawa Exhibition opened for the first time.
1892 Gregory Clark, newspaper man and humorist, was born in Toronto.
1932 Glen Gould, child prodigy pianist, was born in Toronto.
1956 The first trans-Atlantic telephone cable went into service
Sept 26
1777 British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution.
1969 The Centennial Centre of Science and Technology now known as the Ontario Science Centre, was opened in Toronto.
Sept 27
1779 John Adams was named to negotiate the Revolutionary War's peace terms with Britain.
1825 The first locomotive to haul a passenger train was operated by George Stephenson in England.
1826 John By Burrows became the first white child born at Bytown.
1888 The Ottawa Exhibition opened for the first time.
1892 Gregory Clark, newspaper man and humorist, was born in Toronto.
1932 Glen Gould, child prodigy pianist, was born in Toronto.
1956 The first trans-Atlantic telephone cable went into service
Sept 26
1777 British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution.
1969 The Centennial Centre of Science and Technology now known as the Ontario Science Centre, was opened in Toronto.
Sept 27
1779 John Adams was named to negotiate the Revolutionary War's peace terms with Britain.
1825 The first locomotive to haul a passenger train was operated by George Stephenson in England.
21 September 2011
Timeline Sept 21 to 24
Sept 21
1822 Dr. Solomon Jones, builder in 1921 of "Old Homewood" near Maitland, and one of the first doctors to practice in Upper Canada, died.
1852 Mayor Henry J Friel's request to the Executive Council that Bytown be incorporated as a city and named Ottawa was accepted.
1902 Howie Morenz, named Canada's hockey played of the half-century in a 1950 Canadian Press poll, was born in Mitchell.
Sept 22
1930 The House of Commons passed the Unemployment Relief Bill.
Sept 23
1787 Sir John Johnson concluded a treaty with chiefs of the Mississauga Indians by which they ceded lands extending westward from the Bay of Quinte to the Etobicoke River.
1870 The cornerstone of a new Carleton County courthouse on Nicholas Street in Ottawa was laid by the grandmaster of the Canadian Masons.
Sept 24
1905 James Henry Fleming place a band on the leg of a robin in his garden at Toronto. This was the first wild bird in Canada to be marked with a numbered and recorded band.
1962 The Garden of the Provinces was opened at Ottawa by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
1822 Dr. Solomon Jones, builder in 1921 of "Old Homewood" near Maitland, and one of the first doctors to practice in Upper Canada, died.
1852 Mayor Henry J Friel's request to the Executive Council that Bytown be incorporated as a city and named Ottawa was accepted.
1902 Howie Morenz, named Canada's hockey played of the half-century in a 1950 Canadian Press poll, was born in Mitchell.
Sept 22
1930 The House of Commons passed the Unemployment Relief Bill.
Sept 23
1787 Sir John Johnson concluded a treaty with chiefs of the Mississauga Indians by which they ceded lands extending westward from the Bay of Quinte to the Etobicoke River.
1870 The cornerstone of a new Carleton County courthouse on Nicholas Street in Ottawa was laid by the grandmaster of the Canadian Masons.
Sept 24
1905 James Henry Fleming place a band on the leg of a robin in his garden at Toronto. This was the first wild bird in Canada to be marked with a numbered and recorded band.
1962 The Garden of the Provinces was opened at Ottawa by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
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