News
Congratulations!
At the Annual General Meeting held on 14 June 2025, BIFHSGO recognized the contributions of many members to the work and success of the society. Congratulations to them all!
Hall of Fame |
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Marianne Rasmus was inducted to the Hall of Fame at the June AGM. Her exemplary contributions to the Society over many years include leadership on the Board, conference planning committees and the British Colonial America SIG and numerous monthly meeting presentations. |
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Best Anglo-Celtic Roots Article |
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The award for Best Anglo-Celtic Roots article was presented to Carol Annett for her article “Who was Annabella Chatterton?” |
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Monthly Meeting Member Speakers
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BIFHSGO also recognized all members who provided talks at the monthly meetings in 2024/25.
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New Board members
BIFHSGO welcomed, with thanks, three new Board members at the June Annual General Meeting:
- Paul Cripwell, a new director-at-large
- Margaret Carney Kolesar (Margie), who has taken on the role of secretary
- Kathryn Potter, who has also become a director-at-large
Summer Issue of Anglo-Celtic Roots...... is on its way to you, if you receive it by mail, and posted in the Members' Area, if you read it online. Deadline for the Fall issue is 22 July... short stories are always welcome. |
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Available on the website now... |
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June monthly meeting announcements are available. Videos from the June monthly meeting are available now for members in the Members' Area. | |
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OGS Membership DiscountBIFHSGO is a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society: Ontario Ancestors. As such, BIFHSGO members can benefit from a $5 discount on new or renewing 2025 OGS memberships. Details are available in Member Announcements in the Members’ Area. |
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Partner News and Events
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GHS is celebrating the 175th anniversary of incorporation as a township within Carleton County in 1850. Free event will be held on the grounds of the Billings Estate National Historic Site (2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa) on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. |
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Click on the event flyer for details. |
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