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News from the AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa was held 13 June 2026. 

A giant thank you to retiring Board Members Duncan Monkhouse, Laurie Dougherty and Anne Coulter. Thank you to Shirley Monkhouse and Patricia Roberts-Pichette also, for stepping forward to fill the roles of Program Director and Director-at-large respectively. 

The award for the Best Anglo-Celtic Roots Article was given to "Robert Malcolm: Sadler, Soldier, Sportsman" by Adrienne Stevenson.

Hall of Fame Awards were presented to Mary-Lou Simac and David Jeanes for their outstanding service to BIFHSGO.



Save the Date! BIFHSGO's 2026 Virtual Conference

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Mark your calendars for 17 and 18 October 2026! BIFHSGO is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Conference, featuring the evocative theme, Flittin' Day: Forces That Moved Our Scottish Ancestors.

Whether driven by economic hardship, social clearance, or the promise of new horizons, our ancestors' decisions to move shaped history and families across generations. This year’s conference dives deep into the forces behind Scottish migration, offering invaluable insights, expert speakers, and powerful strategies to help you trace your roots back across the Atlantic.

Our virtual conference will feature a distinguished lineup of exceptional experts in the fields of Scottish history and genealogy, including the following:

  • Sir Thomas Devine: Keynote speaker, renowned historian, author, and Professor Emeritus at The University of Edinburgh.

  • Professor Graeme Morton: Author, Professor of Modern History, and Director of the Centre for Scottish Culture at the University of Dundee, as well as former Chair of the Centre for Scottish Studies at Guelph University.

  • Alison Spring: Professional genealogist, international speaker, and the creator of The Frugal Family Historian blog.

  • Morag Peers: Professional genealogist and the Director of Scottish Studies at the International Institute for Genealogical Studies.

Stay tuned! Full speaker profiles and registration details will be revealed on the Conference website, coming soon.



Improved Searchability for the No. 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station Database


BIFHSGO is pleased to announce that our database of soldiers who died at No. 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station is now completely searchable through the World War I UK website, The Long, Long Trail. The move allows for searching of all fields in the database.

We would like to express our thanks to Chris Baker, webmaster of the The Long, Long Trail  and to the dedicated BIFHSGO volunteers who have transcribed this information or written fully researched biographies for many of the soldiers.

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Anglo-Celtic Roots


The Summer 2026 ACR is on the  website  for members to view.

If you think you have an interesting article for Anglo-Celtic Roots contact the editor, at acreditor@bifhsgo.ca

Deadlines for submissions:

Fall issue: 22 July 2026
Winter issue: 22 October 2026



Available on the website now...
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Most Recent Meeting

May monthly meeting announcements  are available. Recordings of the presentations are available for members  to view on the Past Events page. Remember to log in to view the video and available handouts.


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New Exchange Journals Available

Members can log in to find the latest editions of journals from other Genealogy Societies in the Exchange Journals section of the Member's Area. 

  • Berkshire Family Historian
  • Shropshire Family History Society
  • Suffolk Roots
  • Roots in the Forest



OGS Membership Discount 

BIFHSGO is a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society: Ontario Ancestors. As such, BIFHSGO members can benefit from a $5 discount on new or renewing 2026 OGS memberships. Details updated for 2026 are available in  Member Announcements  in the Members’ Area.



Partner Events






The Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies (SIGS) (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow)  is offering:


Two-day academic conference (25 – 26 June 2026) "Beyond the Family Tree: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on AI, DNA, Education and Community in Genealogy"

One-day Professional Genealogy Symposium (24 June 2026), hosted by the Association of Professional Genealogists, in partnership with SIGS
For more information and to register, go to the academic conference webpage. 

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