11 June 2021

BIFHSGO AGM and Great Moments in Genealogy

Tomorrow, Saturday 12 June

9 am: BIFHSGO AGM

10 am:  Great Moments in Genealogy 

Over the Sea to ... "Shetland" (Jill Thompson) – The story of two ancestors who moved from the Shetland Isles to Scotland and then to southern England.

The River Ran Red: The Homestead Steel Strike and Sylvester’s Part in It (Lynne Baxter) – The story of a steelworker and union leader who was tried for his role in a scrimmage that resulted in several deaths in Philadelphia in 1892.

A Gem from the Inveraray Archives (Dena Palamedes) – The story of discoveries and new friendships that grew from an email to BIFHSGO from somebody who came across information about her ancestor.

Online, but registration required. The presentation is free, but donations are gratefully accepted through Canada Helps here.

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