Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -
Genealogy
courses at Oakville Public Library
The
Oakville Public Library, Oakville, Ontario has announced the list of
genealogy courses for the fall and winter of 2015-2016.
The
courses for September are -
Scottish
Research From Afar
Professional
Genealogist Ruth Blair will take you through the process of using the
site (ScotlandsPeople) and show you how to use other resources to
narrow down your search in order to use it in a cost – effective
manner. She’ll also demonstrate other online resources that can
assist you with our research. If you can’t go to Scotland to
research your family, then this lecture will help you discover what
is available online.
The
course will be held at the Central Branch on Wednesday September 23
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
The
cost: $8.00
You can register through the website https://secure.oakville.ca/iris/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp
The course code is 210787
Scottish
Research beyond the Census and Civil registration
You’ve
searched the Scottish census and civil registration records for your
ancestors. What’s next? Are you on the right track?
Professional
Genealogist Ruth Blair will provide you with some resources to take
you past the basic records to help you find out more about your
Scottish ancestors. Why did the Scots emigrate and where did they
settle? Understanding the emigration of the Scots is vital and will
assist with your research and enhance your family history story.
You can register through the website https://secure.oakville.ca/iris/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp
The course code is 210785
Their
website is at http://www.opl.on.ca/blog/type/genealogy/
Their
Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/774317655963454/
Check
them out at http://www.opl.on.ca/blog/type/genealogy
Job opportunity
Ottawa
Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is looking for an editor
of their newsletter/journal The Ottawa
Genealogist, as well as one new proof reader.
This
is a very good newsletter/journal, with lots of news and articles,
photos and local news. It is produced both electronically and manually, and is published four times a year.
If
you are interested, contact ottawachair@ogs.on.ca.
Their
website is at http://ogsottawa.on.cahttp://ogsottawa.on.ca/
Happy researching!
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