Forthcoming OGS Toronto Branch events

Gwyneth Pearce from OGS Toronto Branch sent information that registration is now open for Finding Ontario Ancestors, a one-day summer workshop to be held at the North York Central Library Auditorium on Saturday 6 August 2011. You will find out how to get the most from familiar records or discover a new source to expand your understanding of your Ontario ancestors. Enjoy a relaxed, information-packed day with speakers who revel in the intricacies and richness of records – and love to share their knowledge. For program details, speaker biographies and registration information, see www.torontofamilyhistory.org/Finding_Ontario_Ancestors_2011.html.

Also, Toronto Branch is presenting a special evening for British family historians on Monday 19 September 2011 - Audrey Collins, Family History Specialist at The National Archives, UK, will be presenting a two-part lecture, For details, see www.torontofamilyhistory.org/TNA2011Lecture.html.

Audrey's visit to Toronto is an example of the benefits of cooperation between centres as she will be there after her weekend at the BIFHSGO conference.

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