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2019-2020 Meeting Topics
Unless otherwise specified, all regular meetings are scheduled for 6:30pm at HTM Insurance, corner of Elgin St. and Wilkins Gate, Cobourg. Free parking and fully accessible. Thursday, September 12, 2019 FamilySearch.org - Linda Peterson of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will explain the current, free offerings on FamilySearch.org. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm for the AGM & coffee followed by the 7:30 pm presentation. Thursday, October 10, 2019 Speaker: Cheryl Levy PLCGS, British Home Children The British Home Children were part of a child emigration scheme meant to assist with a growing social situation in Britain, and hopefully, give them an opportunity to carve out a better life for themselves. Beginning in 1869, over 100,000 children were sent from the UK to Canada and other Commonwealth countries. This year of 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the launch of this significant part of Canadian immigration. Thursday, November 14, 2019 Speaker: Gabe Blaschuk, PLCGS, will give us guidance about the protocols when Researching Religious Records. Thursday, December 12, 2019 Members’ Annual Potluck & Social Thursday, February 13, 2020 Speaker Peter Sterling will talk about “Using Microsoft Word to write your own family history” and Wendy Bannon will describe how The Drouin Records can assist your family research. Thursday, March 12, 2020 Speaker Anne Burnham – Farming in Northumberland has played a significant role in the development and health of Northumberland since the 1790’s. Anne will speak about the “Family Farm” and its genealogical connections. Thursday, April 9, 2020 Speaker: Linda Corupe – Making Her Presence Known – It is often “a man’s world” when it comes to researching ancestors in Upper Canada. This talk will guide the audience through the records left behind in archives and libraries that researchers can use today to enhance their knowledge of female ancestors. Thursday, May 14, 2020 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Program not yet confirmed |
Saturday, April 18, 2020 – Open House and Presentation at CPL
Saturday, April 18, 2020 – Open House and Presentation at Cobourg Library – a co-sponsored event with Cobourg Library who will provide the Rotary Room. The open house portion would enable the public to meet with LGS members to gain answers to questions about their research. Topics might include: where to begin; help with brick walls; researching locally; what’s in the library, etc. It’s anticipated there would be 5-6 manned tables. Following this morning event, a topic that will suit experienced researchers as well as those new to genealogy, Leanne Cooper presents The Wonders of WikiTree. She will give an overview of WikiTree and its key features, and explore the ways the program supports finding and collaborating with distant cousins and other genealogists. The presentation would also be open to the public (with pre- registration). Below are links that will help you to assess the value of her talk. Leanne Cooper lives in Ottawa and she is an active member of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO). |
1878 Northumberland in Google Earth
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Residents of Cobourg/Port Hope can borrow from both Public Libraries
Did you know that residency in either municipality entitles you to borrowing privileges at both's Public Libraries? I didn't, or, if I was told when I joined CPL some 4 years ago, I have forgotten. Thanks, PHPL and CPL!
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