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Ottawa Branch – OGS
"Encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history. Covering Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties in Ontario."

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Members At Large
    • Our Community
    • Branch Grants
  • Researching
    • Researching
    • Getting Started with Your Own Genealogical Research
    • Ottawa Branch Library
    • Ottawa Branch Indexes
      • Cemeteries
      • Ottawa Branch Library Catalogue
      • Carleton County – Copy Book 5
      • Places of Worship
      • Ottawa Name Index Search
      • The Ontario Name Index (TONI)
    • Ottawa Area Repositories
    • Publications
      • Articles from the Ottawa Branch News
      • Newsletters
    • Genealogical Inquiries
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Billings Family History
    • Ottawa Region Cemeteries
    • Canadian Military Genealogy
  • Gene-O-Rama
  • Contact Us
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Descendants of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties

Posted on 2025-09-22 Posted in Front Page, Resources

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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Irish Research at Ottawa Branch

Posted on 2024-10-15 Posted in Branch News, Front Page, Resources

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 …

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Genealogy Drop In (Live)

Posted on 2022-06-16 Posted in Branch Meeting, Calendar, Events, Front Page

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 …

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Ottawa Area Cemeteries Map

Posted on 2022-01-06 Posted in Branch News, Front Page

Thanks to the good work of Cliff Seibel, we proudly present a map of many of the region’s cemeteries.

Ottawa Branch Presentations

Posted on 2021-12-27 Posted in Branch Meeting, Events, Front Page, Members
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; …

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What Can I Do?

Posted on 2019-06-14 Posted in Front Page, Members, Volunteers 4 Comments

It’s sure nice to hear that at a meeting: What can I do to help the Branch? Some of us have been on the Board for several years. Check the list in the latest issue of The Ottawa Genealogist to …

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Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on 2018-03-17 Posted in Branch News, Front Page No Comments

Looking for a new challenge for the future? Here’s a way to expand your genealogical network. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, your assistance would be appreciated.

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