Check out the OGS You Tube Channel to see all the Conference 2015 speaker interviews. Once you have viewed these videos don't forget to sign up for the Conferences.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN6MbIJBMg7r8lXs2yEJGQ
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.
02 March 2015
OGS You Tube Channel
Check out the OGS You Tube Channel to see all the Conference 2015 speaker interviews. Once you have viewed these videos don't forget to sign up for the Conferences.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN6MbIJBMg7r8lXs2yEJGQ
Gene-O-Rama
Ottawa Branch
Ontario Genealogical Society
Ontario Genealogical Society
Presents the 31st
GENE-O-RAMA
March 27-28, 2015
March 27-28, 2015
Confederation Education Centre 1645 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, Ontario (map)
(Corner of Hunt Club & Woodroffe)
(Corner of Hunt Club & Woodroffe)
01 March 2015
OGS Conference 2015 Speakers
If you go to the Conference website at http://www.ogs.on.ca/conference/, you will find interviews with several of the Conference speakers.
24 February 2015
Saturday 28 Feb 2015
Genealogy: Back to Basics - Are you a "Trust Me" Genealogist?
When: Sat, 28 February, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive (Room 115)
Welcome to Genealogy: Back To Basics! Genealogy B2B is a short lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Question and Answer session with Ottawa Branch members. If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us! This month's topic is "Are you a 'Trust Me' Genealogist?" with Heather Oakley, who will be discussing the importance of sources.
*Coffee and tea will be available throughout the morning.
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Ottawa Branch Presentation - The First World War Beyond the Western Front
When: Sat, 28 February, 1pm – 3pm
Where: City of Ottawa Archives, Room 115
When: Sat, 28 February, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive (Room 115)
Welcome to Genealogy: Back To Basics! Genealogy B2B is a short lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Question and Answer session with Ottawa Branch members. If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us! This month's topic is "Are you a 'Trust Me' Genealogist?" with Heather Oakley, who will be discussing the importance of sources.
*Coffee and tea will be available throughout the morning.
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Ottawa Branch Presentation - The First World War Beyond the Western Front
When: Sat, 28 February, 1pm – 3pm
Where: City of Ottawa Archives, Room 115
The First World War was truly a global war with a great deal of
fighting outside of France. British Empire soldiers were involved in all
theatres, along with many other nations. Mike More will provide a
summary of the various fighting fronts.
This meeting will be simulcast for members who can't join us in person. To join the meeting, go to: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/ottawaogs/
This meeting will be simulcast for members who can't join us in person. To join the meeting, go to: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/ottawaogs/
23 February 2015
Employment Opportunities 2015
Looking for a new challenge? Here’s a way to expand your genealogical network with a rewarding opportunity. Ottawa Branch is looking for new faces on the Branch Council and your assistance would be appreciated. The current executive will train and help ease the transition to these positions. If you can take on one of these tasks, we look forward to hearing from you. Please contact Norah Cousins at pastchair@ogsottawa.on.ca.
1. Branch Treasurer
2. Branch Editor
Check details on these and other opportunities at: http://ogsottawa.on.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/OB-Job-Descriptions-2010web.pdf
23 January 2015
Gene-O-Rama 2015
Registration for Gene-O-Rama 2015 is now open. It will be held March 27-28, at the Confederation Education Centre 1645 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa. Details are at http://ogsottawa.on.ca/gene-o-rama/17 January 2015
Ottawa Branch January Presentation
On Sat, 24 January, 1pm in the City of Ottawa Archives (Room 115), Elizabeth Kipp will be talking
about One Name Studies. Elizabeth will provide an examination of several
different sites for surname studies and discuss how to choose the best.
This meeting will be simulcast for members who can't join us in person. To join the meeting, go to: http://genealog
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before: Test your connection: http://genealog
This meeting will be simulcast for members who can't join us in person. To join the meeting, go to: http://genealog
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before: Test your connection: http://genealog
Following the monthly presentation,Computer Special Interest Group will meet in the same room.
The day will start at 10:30am withGenealogy: Back to Basics - Getting Started?
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