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.
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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 …
Descendants of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties
We are a small informal group of descendants of the early (mainly) Scottish settlers of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Counties who meet every month via Messenger on Facebook to discuss our research. Most of us are OGS members but this …
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British Home Children to Canada – Three Sisters from Kensington and Chelsea Union By Gloria F. Tubman
The culmination of over 30 years of research is complete with the publication of the book `British Home Children to Canada – Three Sisters from Kensington and Chelsea Union’. It is the true story of three sisters, one my Grandmother …
Irish Research at Ottawa Branch
Researching your Irish ancestors? Ottawa Branch has lots of resources for you! Visit the Ottawa Branch Library for an extensive collection of Irish genealogy resources. Highlights include: Journals: many issues of Irish genealogy journals (e.g. North Irish Roots 1984-2017) Books …
Canadian Forays into the Genealogical Resources of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Our presentation today was on behalf of the Bytown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the genealogical resources held by the organization. Key websites are: https://www.dar.org/ https://bytownnsdar.com
Genealogy Drop In (Live)
We have resumed our live Genealogy Drop-In sessions at the Nepean Centrepointe Branch of OPL. Drop-in on alternating Tuesday afternoon, anytime between 2 – 3 to work on your family tree, share research strategies, and discover what resources are available …
Ottawa Branch Presentations
The monthly Ottawa Branch Presentations are posted under the Events section of the website (ottawa.ogs.on.ca/events/). Starting in 2025, presentations are normally held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm. There are no Branch presentations in July & August; …
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 …