BIFHSGO January Meeting

The meeting on Saturday 11 January has presentations by two leading members.

At 9 am: Review of BIFHSGO databases – John McConkey will describe the databases and indexes currently available for public research on the BIFHSGO website. Each of the Home Children,
Military and Migration offerings will be covered in a live demo. The newly released RG17 Index will also be highlighted.

At 10 am:  Using family lore, with a grain of salt – Were you fortunate to have received family lore from your ancestors? Lynda Gibson will describe the family lore she had to work with including a memo written in 1900 by her great uncle Letham Gibson. Of course, such information, while absolutely invaluable, must also be taken with a grain of salt to discover the true facts. Follow Lynda’s search for her second and third great grandparents from Canada back to the home country. But where will she find them?

Meet in the spaciousness of The Chamber, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, Ottawa.

BE SAFE: In event of adverse weather requiring cancelling the meeting members with email addresses on file are advised by 8am.