Program Schedule Jan- May 2022
Our group of family researchers meet regularly at Cobourg Library or via Zoom to exchange ideas, share discoveries and learn from visiting guest speakers. New members & visitors welcome. Pre-registration required. To register or make inquiries: LGSregister@gmail.com . Usual start is 7:00PM with doors open 1/2 hour earlier (less for Zoom).
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
– Zoom only meeting – members will share their discoveries, genealogical breakthroughs, special stories, favourite websites, interesting documents or artefacts
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
– Zoom only meeting
A Genetic Journey
Speaker: Jan Murdoch, Genetic Genealogy Researcher
DNA is a critical source of data in genealogy, far too powerful to be ignored or omitted. Jan will take you through a successful DNA journey where family members met for the first time and unknowns were found.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
– Open House from 11-4 Cobourg Public Library.
Researching Families Using Community Resources
Learn what’s available; participants include:
· Cobourg Library Port Hope Library
· Lakeshore Genealogical Society
· Northumberland County Archives
· Cobourg and District Historical Society
· Cramahe Township History
· Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre/Cobourg Museum
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
– In person and by Zoom - Cobourg Public Library
The Architectural Heritage of Hamilton Township
Speaker: Tom Cruikshank will talk about the diversity of the buildings in the rural area around Cobourg including early families. Tom promises a few surprises.
Inquiries and to Pre-register: LGSregister@gmail.com