Ottawa Area Cemeteries Map
Thanks to the good work of Cliff Seibel, we proudly present a map of many of the region’s cemeteries.
Welcome to Our New Site
This is the new site of the Ottawa Branch of the Society. We hope you like it. Like many new things, there will be some problems. Some of your favourites will be in new places and some may be missing.
Privacy Policy
Ottawa Branch of Ontario Ancestors adheres to The Society’s Privacy Policy which can be viewed here.
Ottawa Branch
Ottawa Branch is one of 29 Branches of Ontario Ancestors (formerly known as Ontario Genealogical Society – OGS). The Ottawa Branch is “responsible” for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties in Ontario. The Branch consists of members who seek …
Ottawa Family History Centre
The Ottawa LDS Family History Centre will be opening on Wednesday, June 29th. The Centre will be open every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30 pm. Due to the enclosed space masks will be required. They look forward to …
Genealogy Drop In (Live)
We are resuming our live Genealogy Drop-In sessions at the Nepean Centrepointe Branch of OPL on 5 July. Drop-in on alternating Tuesday afternoon, anytime between 2 – 3 to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what …
Ottawa Branch Presentations
The monthly Ottawa Branch Presentations are posted under the Events section of the website (ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/). Presentations are normally held on the 4th Saturday of the month. There are no Branch presentations in July & August; dates in September may be …
DNA Tools Workshop
It does not look like we will be able to hold meetings in the City of Ottawa Archives until some time in 2022. Instead, Jason Porteous is happy to offer online assistance to those using some of the DNA Analysis …
COVID-19 donations
Please help to collect and preserve Ottawa’s COVID-19 experience. In collaboration with uOttawa and Carleton University, the City of Ottawa Archives is keen to gather records of your experience of the pandemic. Capturing these records will help future generations understand …
Events Are Going On-line
While we have cancelled all in-person events, the Ottawa Branch of OGS is offering on-line virtual events. Visit our Events calendar for details. The Branch regrets that due to the ongoing public heath situation all branch related in-person activities including …