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The Mission of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa is to encourage family history research, and its dissemination, by people interested in ancestry in the British Isles. https://www.bifhsgo.ca/

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 7d

At 10 a.m. BIFHSGO members Carol Annett, Sally Doherty and Susan Smart will share their ancestors’ Military Moments – stories pieced together about their wartime experiences and poignant contributions.
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 7d

Do you have an ancestor who served in the Canadian or British military? At 9 a.m. EST on Saturday 8 November Ken McKinlay will show where to find essential records—attestation papers, service files, medal cards, and more—and how they can reveal both military service and personal details.
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 7d

Please join us on Saturday 8 November at 9 a.m. EST for our November monthly meeting. You can attend In-person in Ottawa at Knox Presbyterian Church (120 Lisgar St. at the corner of Elgin Street); or online. More information, and to register to join us online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 10d

The topic for the October 29 meeting is "Newspapers in the BCA period". What newspapers have you used; where did you find them; and what discoveries have you made?
As always, there will opportunity for general discussion, as time permits.
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 10d

The British Colonial America Special Interest Group will meet virtually on Wednesday, 29 October at 7 p.m. EDT. Everyone is welcome, and invited to share. You can find out how to register on the BIFHSGO website: www.bifhsgo.ca/special-inte...

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 10d

The British Colonial America Special Interest Group will meet virtually on Wednesday, 29 October at 7 p.m. EDT. Everyone is welcome, and invited to share. You can find out how to register on the BIFHSGO website: www.bifhsgo.ca/special-inte...

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13d

The BIFHSGO conference recordings are now posted. Until 30 November you can access videos of the 9 presentations; the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A sessions; and the speakers handouts. If you missed the conference, you can still register. www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

3. If you missed the conference, you can still register to access it all until November 30.
For more information, www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

2. Very soon we will post: videos of the 9 presentations; recordings of the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A sessions; and the quality speaker handouts containing rich information. /3
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

2. Very soon we will post: videos of the 9 presentations; recordings of the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A sessions; and the quality speaker handouts containing rich information. /3
#genealogy

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 14d

And we loved having you! What a terrific presentation. If anyone missed it you can still register to watch Angela's talk and recordings of all the presentations and Q and As, and access the handouts until November 30. More information here: www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference

2025 BIFHSGO Conference

“Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales” BIFHSGO's 2025 Virtual annual conference, to be held Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 October 2025 Expert speakers for this event include Mark Car...

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 16d

Day 2 of BIFHSGO’s conference begins at 9 a.m. Three speakers and a 90 minute Q and A with our experts await. For more information, www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 17d

STARTING AT 9 a.m. TODAY! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales". Nine presentations, plus an Expert Connect Q & A with our speakers. Recordings will be available to registrants until 30 November. More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 21d

Only a week to go to BIFHSGO's virtual conference. Nine presentations over two days, plus an Expert Connect Q & A on Sunday with our speakers. Recordings will be available to registrants until 30 November. Fees: $35 members, $50 non-members. More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 28d

This is your chance to ask your questions of experts to discover how society dealt with - and recorded info about – ancestors who were poor, “mentally unfit”, and criminal.

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 28d

BIFHGO’s virtual conference "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales" will feature 90-minute Q and A breakout sessions with 8 of our speakers on Sunday 19 October at 2 p.m.

More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference

2025 BIFHSGO Conference

“Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales” BIFHSGO's 2025 Virtual annual conference, to be held Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 October 2025 Expert speakers for this event include Mark Car...

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Oct 3

On 19 October, Nathan Dylan Goodwin will present “Finding Henry” at 3:45 p.m. Nathan will explain the range of genealogical methodology approaches, archives and DNA testing used to discover the identity of an illegitimate child's biological father. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Oct 2

Until 19 October, 2026 BIFHSGO memberships are 10% off. We'd love to have you join us.
www.bifhsgo.ca/member
With a membership, the registration fee for our conference on 18 and 19 October is also reduced. Two ways to save!
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 30

On 19 October, crime historian Dr. Angela Buckley will present "Family Felons: Uncovering the Criminal Past” at 12:30 p.m. Angela will examine social conditions, the range of offences committed, and the evolution of the criminal justice system. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 29

On 19 October Denise Bates will present “Researching History from Newspapers” at 10:30 a.m. She will offer tips for researching ancestors; how to understand their story in the context of the times; and problems that can arise with newspaper research. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 28

On 28 September the Middleville and District Museum will commemorate British Home Child Day with a talk at 1 p.m. by long-time BIFHSGO member Patricia Roberts-Pichette, known internationally for her research on the Middlemore Emigration Home.
More information: www.middlevillemuseum.org/events.html

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 28

For over 30 years, our volunteers have compiled over 90,000 British home child names from passenger lists and immigration files so their identities are preserved; and documented the Canadian connections these children formed throughout their lives. /2
More information: www.bifhsgo.ca/home-childre...

BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 28

Today is British Home Child Day, observed on 28 September across Ontario to honour the thousands of children who left their homeland and built new lives here. BIFHSGO supported the 2011 Act establishing this day of remembrance. /1
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 27

On 19 October Sarah Wise will present “The Undesirables (Mental Institutions)” at 9 a.m.

Sarah will tell us how the British government put thousands of ordinary working-class people into “mental deficiency” institutions; and offer examples of those affected. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 26

On 18 October Gloria Tubman will talk about “English Poor Law Records” at 3:30 p.m.

Gloria will explore a variety of parish and union-level records; introduce the key record repositories; and offer tips for locating and interpreting the documents. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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