16/09/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: September 16, 2021 – Recording of this meeting is available here. The Kawartha Branch Council Volunteers hosted an Open House and Virtual Round Table Discussion time in September. Learn what is happening in our group and what we are planning within Kawartha Branch. Discover what we have to share and contact us to learn […]
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21/10/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: October 21, 2021 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speakers: Laura J. Smith and Charmaine Lindsay The story of the Great Irish Famine is well-known. The population of Ireland was reduced by millions through starvation, disease, and outbound migration. While much of the emphasis and research has focused on those who did […]
18/11/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: November 18, 2021 – This meeting was not recorded, however you can access the Peterborough County Genealogy website here. Speaker: Dr. Fraser Dunford has been involved in genealogy for over 35 years, has written six books and many articles on Genealogy. Fraser will introduce us to his website, advise any recent updates and will […]
20/01/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: January 20, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speaker: Karen Bisschop – Community Development Librarian at Peterborough Public Library Karen will give us a digital tour of some of the items within the Library collection to assist genealogists with their family research.
17/03/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: March 17, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speaker: Shawnee Hayward, Reference Librarian Shawnee will showcase genealogy resources available in their reference and archival collections. NOTE: there are also several downloadable handouts attached to the recording.
21/04/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: April 21, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speakers: Heather Viscount, Manager of Support Services will share resources at the Cobourg Public Library. Wendy Bannon, Chair and Jane Clarke, Research Co-ordinator from the Lakeshore Genealogical Society will showcase the work of their group. NOTE: there are also several downloadable handouts attached to […]
19/05/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: May 19, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speakers: Gail Leach-Wunker, Chair and Adele Espina, Vice Chair Gail and Adele will share highlights of their collection and publications housed in the Resource Room of the Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library. NOTE: there are also downloadable handouts attached […]
15/09/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: September 15, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speaker: Patrick Muldoon, Branch Supervisor of the Warkworth Public Library Topic: Virtual tour of the Historical Collections Vault at the library Patrick Muldoon, the Branch Supervisor of the Warkworth Public Library, a part of the Trent Hills Public Library System in Northumberland County, […]
13/10/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: October 13, 2022 – Recording of this Meeting is available here. Speaker: John Oldham, Archivist Topic: Peterborough Museum and Archives John, is a long-time employee of the Peterborough Museum & Archives and former instructor in Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship program, Jon Oldham now combines his professional passion for history and his personal […]
10/11/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Date: November 10, 2022 – Recording of this meeting is available here. Speaker: Karen Suurtamm, University Archivist and Head, Special Collections Topic: Genealogical Resources at the Trent University Archives Karen will provide an overview of the genealogical resources available at the Trent University Archives, including newspapers, assessment rolls, county records, fire insurance plans, maps, pamphlets, […]