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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 3d

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on Monday October 27 at 7:30 pm. Presenter Drew von Hasselbach will present The Dead from Down the Street about our First World War dead. Free to attend, all are welcome. Click here to learn more and register:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/dead-f...

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 6d

One week to go! We can't wait for this special in-person Y-DNA workshop and hope to see you there. Visit our website to register and learn more:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 20d

There's still time to register for our all day in-person workshop with Y-DNA expert David Vance from Family Tree DNA. Join us on Saturday October 18 at Lansing United Church to learn the latest in this exciting field. Only $85/$70 for OGS members:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

Image shows workshop speaker David Vance in front of a Gene by Gene sign

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Internet Archive Canada 🍁 @internetarchiveca.bsky.social · 22d

Ontario Land Records Index is now digitized and freely available to the public: archive.org/details/onta....
Thanks to the collaboration with the Archives of Ontario, @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social, OurDigitalWorld and CRKN.
internetarchivecanada.org/2025/09/24/n...

Now Online! Ontario Land Records Index – Internet Archive Canada

internetarchivecanada.org

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · 25d

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for tonight's branch meeting. Join us at 7:30 pm for What is my "biological" surname and opening act Genealogy and Presbyterian church records. Click here for your Zoom link:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/what-i...

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join us virtually for our September branch meeting on Monday September 22 at 7:30 pm. Beth Adams will share how she answered her partner's question: What is my "biological" surname. All are welcome, click here for more information and to register:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/what-i...

Hal, subject of the talk, looking across a swamp

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join us virtually for our September branch meeting on Monday September 22 at 7:30 pm. Beth Adams will share how she answered her partner's question: What is my "biological" surname. All are welcome, click here for more information and to register:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/what-i...

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our first meeting of the fall will be held in person next Saturday September 20 at 1 pm! Join us at the North York Central Library to learn about Preserving Family Archives from conservationist Kyla Ubbink. All are welcome, no need to pre-register.
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/preser...

Conservation specialist Kyla Ubbink, speaker at our fall in person meeting

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Aug 7

Did you miss the 2025 Toronto History Lecture? Or would you like to enjoy it again? Check out the recording of Toronto Streetcars: How the past shapes the present by Brian Doucet and Michael Doucet. Available until about August 14 here:
torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Presenters of the 2025 Toronto History Lecture Brian Doucet and Michael Doucet.

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York Pioneer and Historical Society @yorkpioneers.bsky.social · Aug 3

Tomorrow! Join us at St. Matthew's Clubhouse from 1 to 4 PM for some FREE Simcoe Day festivities! We hope to see you there!

Details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/simcoe-day...

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Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · Jul 30

Each summer @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social holds a very special event to remember a friend. The 2025 Toronto History Lecture is Tues Aug 5 at 7:00 on Zoom. @briandoucet.bsky.social & Michael Doucet present Toronto's Streetcars: How the past shapes the present
torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Toronto History Lecturers on the Bathurst streetcar with the metal superstructure of a bridge in the background

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jul 28

Join us on Tuesday August 5 at 7:00 pm to learn more about Toronto's iconic streetcars. Pictured here is the classic PCC streetcar that was retired in 1995. The Toronto History Lecture is free for all but you must pre-register.
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/the-to...

The classic PCC streetcar pictured on Dundas Street in 1980 in the evening.

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jul 28

Or visit San Francisco and ride on a historic streetcar on their F Line:
www.sftravel.com/article/guid...

Guide to San Francisco's Historic F Line Streetcar

Hop aboard San Francisco's F Line streetcar and you'll be taken to some of the city's best restaurants, hotels, and attractions.

www.sftravel.com

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jul 28

Toronto has a large streetcar network but did you know other cities in North America also have streetcars? Cincinnati has the Connector, a colourful modern electric system that riders can board for free:
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/streetcar/

The Connector

The Cincinnati Bell Connector is an electric mode of transportation operating in its first phase on a 4-mile loop connecting key communities in the city's urban core.

www.cincinnati-oh.gov

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Adam Bunch @adambunch.bsky.social · Jun 30

Perfect weather today to scout out my Canada Day tour for Tuesday…

TORONTO VS THE UNITED STATES: A HISTORY TOUR will be filled with tales of cross-border tensions.

Just meet outside the SE corner of the CBC building (by Simcoe Park) at 3pm.

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 23

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our last branch meeting before the summer break. Join us virtually to hear about Toronto's Home Comers' Festival:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/home-c...

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on June 23 at 7:30 pm. Jane MacNamara will tell us about The Toronto's Home Comers' Festival, a 4-day celebration held over the Dominion Day long weekend in 1903. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/home-c...

Sterescope slide of Queen's Park in 1903. Queen's Park was the site of many of the events at the Home Comers' Festival.

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 19

Tonight at 7:30 pm! Don't miss Italian Immigration to Canada: A Deep Dive presented by Pamela Vittorio. Join us live or watch the recording at your leisure. You can register here:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 14

There's still time to register for our next webinar series, a two-part course on Italian research. Join Pamela Vittorio virtually on June 19 and 26 at 7:30 pm for a deep dive into Italian Immigration to Canada. Only $24/$20 for OGS members:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

A street view of Mulberry Street in the Lower East Side of New York City circa 1900. Pictured are Italian and other immigrants.

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Jane MacNamara @wherethestory.bsky.social · Jun 19

You can read all about Lt. Fitch, his family, and the painting of his demise in this investigative memoir by his cousin. Available through @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social
torontofamilyhistory.shop/item/the-sto...

The Story of a Painting

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CREATION OF “THE DEATH OF LIEUTENANT FITCH” by Robin Brooks-Hill Published by the author on Blurb.ca 8 x 10 inches, 44 pages, PDF download

torontofamilyhistory.shop

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our next branch meeting will be held virtually on June 23 at 7:30 pm. Jane MacNamara will tell us about The Toronto's Home Comers' Festival, a 4-day celebration held over the Dominion Day long weekend in 1903. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/home-c...

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 14

There's still time to register for our next webinar series, a two-part course on Italian research. Join Pamela Vittorio virtually on June 19 and 26 at 7:30 pm for a deep dive into Italian Immigration to Canada. Only $24/$20 for OGS members:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/italia...

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 12

You won't want to miss our next in-person branch meeting! Join us at the North York Central Library on Saturday June 14 at 1:30 pm to learn how to plan a genealogy trip. Free and all are welcome! Register here:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/prepar...

A row of small roller bags ready for a genealogy research trip!

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · Jun 3

Save the date! We'll be hosting an advanced-level in-person workshop on Y-DNA to be presented by David Vance of Family Tree DNA. The full-day session will be held on October 18 at Lansing United Church. Click here to be notified when registration opens: torontofamilyhistory.org/event/whys-o...

Head shot of David Vance from Family Tree DNA, presenter at our Advanced Level Y-DNA Workshop to be held on October 18, 2025.

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · May 29

We're excited to announce the 2025 Toronto History Lecture: Toronto’s Streetcars: How the Past Shapes the Present. Dr. Brian Doucet and Dr. Michael Doucet will present virtually on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. Click here for more information and to register: torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/toront...

Classic red Toronto Transit streetcar on Dundas Street, 1980.

Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · May 27

Thinking of taking a genealogy research trip? Then you'll want to attend our next in-person only meeting. Join us on June 14 at 1pm at the North York Public Library for Preparing for a Genealogy Holiday. All are welcome but you'll need to register in advance:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/prepar...

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Toronto Branch, OGS @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social · May 26

Tonight at 7:30 pm! There's still time to register for our May branch meeting. Join us for Paul Jones' presentation Finding the Father of Regina Diamond Pearl Hole. Register here:
torontofamilyhistory.org/event/findin...

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Mike Loader @mikeloader.bsky.social · May 25

Henry Spinney died of inflammation in 1851 at age 26. He was buried in Toronto's Potter’s Field and his marker and remains were moved to Mount Pleasant Cemetery in 1875. A team from the OGS Toronto Branch @tofamilyhistory.bsky.social uncovered his marker in 2024 with the help of the cemetery.

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