The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa supports genealogy research by people with ancestry in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales.
Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada
Joined July 2011
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Prepare your questions! Expert Connect at BIFHSGO’s virtual Irish conference (26-27 October) will include experts from the historic provinces of Ireland: Ulster, Leinster, Connacht and Munster. Register now. $35 for BIFHSGO members and $50 for non-members. bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
Irish Radio Canada (irishradio.ca/) is streaming interviews with speakers at the upcoming BIFHSGO Virtual Annual Conference: Introduction and wrap-up with Mary-Lou Simac. bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
All experts are Ireland/Northern Ireland-based. You are free to move around to any breakout room during the 2-hour session.
Start your list of questions now!
For more information about the conference, and to register: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
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Ireland will be divided into the four historical provinces, and further sub-divided into six groupings of counties. There will be two Zoom breakout rooms each for Ulster and Leinster, and one each for Connacht and Munster. /2
Are you looking for genealogical information specific to a region in Ireland? On October 27, at 9 a.m. EDT, experts in Irish genealogy resources will be available to answer your questions, face-to-face, in small groups. /1
BIFHSGO’s virtual conference, focusing on Ireland, is only 3 weeks away! Details, and to register: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
BIFHSGO’s virtual conference, focusing on Ireland, is only 3 weeks away! Details, and to register: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
Barbara's presentation is a favourite talk in BIFHSGO's 30th Anniversary "From the Vault" series. It was originally presented in February 2014.
At 10 a.m. EDT Barbara Tose will reprise her story of the adventures her great-grand-aunt Nellie had in Britain and Europe during the summer of 1914. Barbara weaves the news from Nellie’s letter to her brother with the momentous events of that summer leading to the start of WW I.
Our next hybrid monthly meeting is Saturday, 12 October. For more information or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events You are welcome to join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa (at the corner of Elgin Street)
If you missed Natalie Bodle's talk on Irish landed estates, it is free to view until October 4 bit.ly/3N3Eybs.
Natalie is a featured speaker at BIFHSGO's Irish family history virtual conference, October 26-27. bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
At 9 a.m. EDT Grace Lewis, Volunteer Librarian for the Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, will present "How can the Ottawa Branch OGS Library help my research?" The Library contains over 13,000 items. Grace will review what is available for family history researchers.
Our next hybrid monthly meeting is Saturday, 12 October. For more information or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events You are welcome to join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa (at the corner of Elgin Street)
Our next hybrid monthly meeting is Saturday, 12 October. For more information or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events You are welcome to join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa (at the corner of Elgin Street)
BIFHSGO’s virtual conference, focusing on Ireland, is only 4 weeks away! You can meet with fellow registrants to discuss mutual research, at a virtual social Conference Connect, and at an Irish pub in Ottawa on Saturday night. Details, and to register: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
Dr. William Roulston, Director of Research at the Ulster Historical Foundation, will present “Researching Farming Ancestors in Ireland”, focusing on records derived from the management of landed estates in Ireland and what these can tell us about our farming ancestors.
BIFHSGO’s 30th anniversary year’s virtual annual conference, “Teaghlach Gaelach: a Celebration of Irish Family History,” will be held on 26-27 October. Details on the speakers, program, and registration: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
Martin McDowell, a professional genealogist and the Education Officer for the North of Ireland FHS, will discuss how to find Northern Irish matches and how DNA can be employed in several unique ways to provide insight into a geographic area or subject.
BIFHSGO’s 30th anniversary year’s virtual annual conference, “Teaghlach Gaelach: a Celebration of Irish Family History,” will be held on 26-27 October. Details on the speakers, program, and registration: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
The BIFSHGO British Colonial America Special Interest Group meets virtually on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. EDT. Everyone is welcome, and invited to share. Check out the BIFHSGO website for info on how to join: bifhsgo.ca/special-interest-…
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At 9 a.m. : "Middlemore Children: In their Own Words". Using actual words from the records, Patricia Roberts-Pichette and Glenn Wright will let the children speak of their hopes, fears and experiences in coming to Canada as young immigrants. [photo: LAC bit.ly/4gi5PEj]
Join us on Saturday moring, 14 September for our hybrid monthly meeting, to hear two feature presentations. For more information, or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events In person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa.
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10:15 a.m. EDT: “Exciting Cause: Women confined in the 1890s to the Kingston Asylum for the Insane (Rockwood)”. Laurie Fyffe will present the compelling stories and tragic outcomes for women who fell short of the ideal for female behaviour in late 19th century Victorian Canada.
Join us on Saturday moring, 14 September for our hybrid monthly meeting, to hear two feature presentations. For more information, or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events In person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa.
REMINDER - this Saturday, in person or online, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information: bifhsgo.ca/events
Join us on Saturday moring, 14 September for our hybrid monthly meeting, to hear two feature presentations. For more information, or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events In person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa.
Natalie Bodle, professional genealogist, educator and author, specializing in Scots Irish research will focus on the history and origins of surnames found in Ireland, naming patterns and how they can help build your family tree.
BIFHSGO’s 30th anniversary year’s virtual annual conference, “Teaghlach Gaelach: a Celebration of Irish Family History,” will be held on 26-27 October. Details on the speakers, program, and registration: bifhsgo.ca/2024-conference
10:15 a.m. EDT: “Exciting Cause: Women confined in the 1890s to the Kingston Asylum for the Insane (Rockwood)”. Laurie Fyffe will present the compelling stories and tragic outcomes for women who fell short of the ideal for female behaviour in late 19th century Victorian Canada.
Join us on Saturday moring, 14 September for our hybrid monthly meeting, to hear two feature presentations. For more information, or to register to attend via Zoom: bifhsgo.ca/events In person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa.