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2019-2020 Meeting Topics
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). |
2018-19 Meeting Topics
Mark your calendar for these interesting meetings: October Speaker: Allison Torrie Lapaire Topic: The Canadian Flag November Professional Genealogist Gabe Blaschuk will answer your genealogical research questions. Members may speak for 3 to 5 minutes about their inquiries. December Christmas Potluck February Speakers: Katie Kennedy and Abigail Miller of Northumberland County Archives Topic: “For Love or Money - An Examination of Women’s Land Ownership in the 19th Century” (subtitle may be subject to change as thesis of presentation develops.) March Speaker: Bob Dawes - Topic: DNA Explained: A look at the basics of DNA analysis for genealogy and how to get the most out of your test. April Speaker: Dave Clements Topic: The Nehemiah Smith Story May Speaker: Bob Dawes Topic: The Family History Reno Project (the easy do-over). If you've ever wanted to clean up your family history file, this is the easy way to approach it. June Speaker: Peter Brotherhood Topic: St. Peter's Parish. The Influential Role Played by the Parish of St. Peter’s Church Cobourg in the Development of Upper Canada. |
Learn How to Start Researching your Family Tree - 24 Mar 2018 - Free
Free Workshop by the Lakeshore Genealogical Society  Cobourg Public Library March 24, 2018 10 am - 1 pm To register contact us online http://www.lakeshoregenealogicalsociety.ca |
Faith, Fish, Farm & Family - Oct 8, 2015
Oct 8: Guest Speaker from England on the Bible Christians from Devon to Northumberland & DurhamWe are excited and honoured to host Dr. Janet Braund Few on her cross-Canada tour at our Oct 8 meeting where she will present Faith, Fish, Farm & Family - Immigration from North Devon 1830-1900.
Port Hope-Cobourg became the cradle of the Bible Christian movement in Canada due to missionaries from Devon. Dr. Few is a "rockstar genealogist", historical interpreter
("Mistress Agnes") and author from Exeter, England whose PhD thesis
studied communities in North Devon and their migratory patterns.
Poster (PDF)
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LGS at Port Hope History Fair May 3, 2015
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Janice Millard, Trent University Archives, Cross-writing (2013-10-13 )
October 10, 2013 Meeting |
1878 Northumberland in Google Earth
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