Date/Time
Date(s) - May 17, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Kingston Seniors' Centre
Categories
Please join the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 for our regular Branch meeting and presentation.
Glenn Wright will be speaking to the Kingston Branch on “Heritage Canadiana – What is it? What is available? Where to find it?” All are welcome to participate but are requested to register in advance by clicking here.
And, as a bonus….
Following the presentation by Glenn Wright, don’t miss the presentation by Derrick Bouchard, Branch Cemeteries Committee Coordinator, as he shares the story behind one of the Branch’s most significant 50th-anniversary projects.In 2023, dedicated volunteers from the Cemeteries Committee began transcribing the Cataraqui Cemetery burial register from microfilm reels, preserving valuable records spanning 1853 to 1978. Thanks to their hard work, more than 34,000 burial records will soon be accessible to researchers worldwide, unlocking key historical details for genealogists and historians alike.
During this 15-minute talk, Derrick will provide insights into the project’s development, its significance, and a step-by-step demonstration of how genealogists can explore the pages of the burial register. This meticulously indexed collection will allow users to search by surname, date of death, burial location, and more, making it an indispensable tool for family history research.
This is a hybrid meeting, so you are welcome to attend in person at the Kingston Seniors’ Centre or to check in via Zoom. There is no charge to attend by either means, but if you wish to participate by Zoom, please register in advance by clicking here.
For those who come in person, there will be treats.
For those attending in person, bring your laptop to access the new website.
The Kingston Seniors’ Centre is at 56 Francis Street, Kingston, Ontario. Click here for the location.
We hope to see you on Saturday morning!