Founded and incorporated in 1994, the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) is a not-for-profit genealogical organization.
Tomorrow, Saturday 12 June:
9 am: BIFHSGO 23rd AGM
10 am: Great Moments in Genealogy.
Over the Sea to … “Shetland” (Jill Thompson) – The story of two ancestors who moved from the Shetland Isles to Scotland and then to southern England.
The River Ran Red: The Homestead Steel Strike and Sylvester’s Part in It (Lynne Baxter) – The story of a steelworker and union leader who was tried for his role in a scrimmage that resulted in several deaths in Philadelphia in 1892.
A Gem from the Inveraray Archives (Dena Palamedes) – The story of discoveries and new friendships that grew from an email to BIFHSGO from somebody who came across information about her ancestor.
Online, but registration required. The presentation is free. Donations are gratefully accepted through Canada Helps here.
Looking forward to a good meeting