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British Isles Family History Society

of Greater Ottawa

Welcome to BIFHSGO, a Canadian family history society with a focus on the British Isles.


Our members connect with like-minded researchers to learn effective research methods and practices, share their knowledge and inspire other family historians with their presentations and published stories.

Our Name Index provides information from our ongoing research on home children, military ancestors and migration, focusing on British Isles and Canadian ancestry.




2021 Virtual Conference

19–26 September 2021
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa presents

Irish Lines and Female Finds:
Exploring Irish records, female ancestors and genetic genealogy

  • Offering 15 online sessions over eight days
  • Featuring 14 distinguished international speakers
  • Including presentations for all levels of genealogical experience
  • Registration is $45 (Canadian dollars) and covers all conference sessions

See Conference Update with information on Conference Connect and Exhibitor Connect sessions and Conference 2021 for a special offer on BIFHSGO membership.