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If you can join us in person, bring your recipe to the meeting, and if you like, bring along samples for your fellow family historians to enjoy at the break. Please label them so people know what recipe to search for after tasting your delicious treat.

We’ll open the mics online and in person to share the stories behind your family’s favourite traditional holiday recipes. If you scan and send the original recipe, (or a typed transcript) to programs@bifhsgo.ca, we’ll create a digital cookbook online (thanks to those who have already done so).

On Saturday 13 December, please join us at 9 a.m. EDT for our hybrid Holiday Social, in person at Knox Presbyterian Church (Lisgar & Elgin Streets in Ottawa) or online. More details and the link to register are here: www.bifhsgo.ca/events
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" 'To finding half the stuff': A 1784 Ledger Entry Illuminates a PEI Ancestor’s Lifestyle"
A random reference led to a random article containing a transcript of a ledger entry. Dianne Brydon will describe that trip down a rabbit hole, with some twists and turns along the way.
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"The Logan Clan"
At the April 2025 Logan Clan gathering in Scotland, Jeanette Logan learned the last chief, Hugh Logan, died in 1802 without an heir—a twist since her father and brother share his name. Jeannette will explain how DNA and genealogy may help find a successor.

"From A Great Problem To Great Moments"
Gloria Tubman will share how researching her home child grandmother grew from a great problem to several great moments. She went, from knowing nothing, to - with help from genealogy friends - producing four- and six-generation family trees.
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On Saturday 13 December, 10 a.m. EDT, Great Moments in Genealogy. Please join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church (Lisgar & Elgin Streets in Ottawa) or join online using Zoom. More details and the link to register are here: www.bifhsgo.ca/events
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The topic for tonight's BCA meeting is the challenges of pedigree collapse when researching our Colonial American Ancestors. If you have some tips or have had some success in this area, please feel free to come and share.
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Special Interest Groups

TONIGHT:
The British Colonial America SIG meets online tonight at 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Find out how to register on the BIFHSGO website: www.bifhsgo.ca/special-inte...
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Only a few hours remain to watch the BIFHSGO conference recordings. Videos of the 9 presentations, the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A session, and the speakers handouts are accessible until midnight. www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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In the open discussion, participants are invited to share any new information they have learned as a result of talks at the recent BIFHSGO conference; brick walls; and eureka moments.
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Special Interest Groups

The London Special Interest Group will meet online Wednesday 12 November at 2 pm ET. All are welcome. Check the BIFHSGO website for information on how to join. www.bifhsgo.ca/special-inte...
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REMINDER: Everyone is welcome at BIFHSGO's military themed talks this Saturday 8 November. Also - at the breaks pick up an addition for your collection at the free book grab. For more information, or to register to join the meeting online: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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...

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

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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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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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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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.

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...

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

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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