The basics of researching your family tree haven't changed much but what has changed is the availability of information that can be found without even leaving the comfort of your home. The talk will cover key aspects of using the Internet to locate and record information concerning your ancestors. What is needed to record and preserve what is found, web sites that are treasure troves of information and tips to possibly break through that brick wall will be some of the topics covered.

About the Speaker

Ken McKinlay's background is as a computer network and security specialist. His foray into family tree research started with three simple family stories that he wanted to confirm or refute. He has now been researching his family tree for about 12 years making use of the Internet as his primary means of locating relevant documents and also discovering new cousins. He is currently working on the Canadian Records certificate offered through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies.

Location: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Come early and browse our Discovery Tables on England, Ireland & Scotland. Meet with family history experts. Free parking is available in the lots east of the building only on Saturdays. Do not use the lot west of the building.

BIFHSGO News

BIFHSGO interviews:

Our latest podcast interview involves family scandal, court transcripts and understanding our ancestors. Check out our growing collection of podcasts.

Our library picks of the month:

Criminal Ancestors, a Guide for Family Historians by David T. Hawkins
Newgate: London's Prototype of Hell by Stephen Halliday
The Early Victorian at Home, 1837-1861 by Elizabeth Burton
The Victorian Workhouse by Trevor May
Not in Front of the Servants; Domestic Service in England 1850-1939 by Frank Victor Dawes
They Worked All Their Lives: Women of the Urban Poor, 1880-1939 by Carl Chinn
The Poor are Always with Us: the Victorian Poor and After by Eve McLaughlin

These books are available at BIFHSGO's Brian O'Regan Memorial Library, located at the City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Avenue.

Volunteer opportunities:

E-Newsletter Editor - Creates and distributes monthly newsletter to members. Contact communications@bifhsgo.ca

Postmaster General (Anglo-Celtic Roots Distribution Leader) - Organizes distribution of our journal at monthly meetings and by mail four times a year. Contact communications@bifhsgo.ca

Anglo-Celtic Roots Layout Editor - Prepares our quarterly journal for printing. Contact communications@bifhsgo.ca

More details available on our volunteer page.

2012 Conference

BIFHSGO will hold its 18th annual conference 14-16 September 2012, with a focus on Scotland.

It's too early to register but bookmark our conference page.

2011 Conference Resources

Available to all:

Interviews with Market Place exhibitors who talk about their services and genealogical resources available to you year-round.

Available to Members Only:

Speaker handouts

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DNA Interest Group

25 February 2012

09:30 AM

Scottish Genealogy Group

25 February 2012

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Doing Family Tree Research in Your Pajamas

10 March 2012

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

By Ken McKinlay

BIFHSGO Writing Group

10 March 2012

11:45 AM

Scottish Genealogy Group

17 March 2012

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

An Evening with Simon Fowler

2 April 2012

07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Auditorium, LAC

By Simon Fowler

A Brick Wall Chisel - The Cluster Research Project

14 April 2012

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

By Ruth Blair, PLCGS

BIFHSGO Writing Group

14 April 2012

11:45 AM