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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

3. If you missed the conference, you can still register to access it all until November 30.
For more information, www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

2. Very soon we will post: videos of the 9 presentations; recordings of the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A sessions; and the quality speaker handouts containing rich information. /3
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

2. Very soon we will post: videos of the 9 presentations; recordings of the conversations from the four 90-minute Q and A sessions; and the quality speaker handouts containing rich information. /3
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

The BIFHSGO conference held on the weekend was full of information about those on poor relief, in mental institutions, and in trouble with the law from the 18th to 20th c. The speakers told us about individual plights; record sets and where they might be found; and tips for how to use them. /2

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 1d

And we loved having you! What a terrific presentation. If anyone missed it you can still register to watch Angela's talk and recordings of all the presentations and Q and As, and access the handouts until November 30. More information here: www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference

2025 BIFHSGO Conference

“Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales” BIFHSGO's 2025 Virtual annual conference, to be held Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 October 2025 Expert speakers for this event include Mark Car...

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 2d

Day 2 of BIFHSGO’s conference begins at 9 a.m. Three speakers and a 90 minute Q and A with our experts await. For more information, www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 3d

STARTING AT 9 a.m. TODAY! BIFHSGO’s virtual conference "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales". Nine presentations, plus an Expert Connect Q & A with our speakers. Recordings will be available to registrants until 30 November. More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 8d

Only a week to go to BIFHSGO's virtual conference. Nine presentations over two days, plus an Expert Connect Q & A on Sunday with our speakers. Recordings will be available to registrants until 30 November. Fees: $35 members, $50 non-members. More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 15d

This is your chance to ask your questions of experts to discover how society dealt with - and recorded info about – ancestors who were poor, “mentally unfit”, and criminal.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 15d

BIFHGO’s virtual conference "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales" will feature 90-minute Q and A breakout sessions with 8 of our speakers on Sunday 19 October at 2 p.m.

More detail at www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-conference

2025 BIFHSGO Conference

“Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales” BIFHSGO's 2025 Virtual annual conference, to be held Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 October 2025 Expert speakers for this event include Mark Car...

www.bifhsgo.ca

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 18d

On 19 October, Nathan Dylan Goodwin will present “Finding Henry” at 3:45 p.m. Nathan will explain the range of genealogical methodology approaches, archives and DNA testing used to discover the identity of an illegitimate child's biological father. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 19d

Until 19 October, 2026 BIFHSGO memberships are 10% off. We'd love to have you join us.
www.bifhsgo.ca/member
With a membership, the registration fee for our conference on 18 and 19 October is also reduced. Two ways to save!
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 21d

On 19 October, crime historian Dr. Angela Buckley will present "Family Felons: Uncovering the Criminal Past” at 12:30 p.m. Angela will examine social conditions, the range of offences committed, and the evolution of the criminal justice system. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 22d

On 19 October Denise Bates will present “Researching History from Newspapers” at 10:30 a.m. She will offer tips for researching ancestors; how to understand their story in the context of the times; and problems that can arise with newspaper research. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 23d

On 28 September the Middleville and District Museum will commemorate British Home Child Day with a talk at 1 p.m. by long-time BIFHSGO member Patricia Roberts-Pichette, known internationally for her research on the Middlemore Emigration Home.
More information: www.middlevillemuseum.org/events.html

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 23d

For over 30 years, our volunteers have compiled over 90,000 British home child names from passenger lists and immigration files so their identities are preserved; and documented the Canadian connections these children formed throughout their lives. /2
More information: www.bifhsgo.ca/home-childre...

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 23d

Today is British Home Child Day, observed on 28 September across Ontario to honour the thousands of children who left their homeland and built new lives here. BIFHSGO supported the 2011 Act establishing this day of remembrance. /1
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 24d

On 19 October Sarah Wise will present “The Undesirables (Mental Institutions)” at 9 a.m.

Sarah will tell us how the British government put thousands of ordinary working-class people into “mental deficiency” institutions; and offer examples of those affected. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 25d

On 18 October Gloria Tubman will talk about “English Poor Law Records” at 3:30 p.m.

Gloria will explore a variety of parish and union-level records; introduce the key record repositories; and offer tips for locating and interpreting the documents. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 26d

On 18 October at 2 p.m., Dr. Judith Hill will talk about “The Poor and Their Increasing Dependence on the Parish Before 1834" - the parish welfare system, how it was administered and was experienced by the poor; and the resulting desire for vengeance. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 27d

What was life really like for those admitted to the workhouse? At 12:30 on 18 October, Dr. Mark Carroll will try to answer this question with information from institutions in London, Essex and Sussex, and show sources available for this challenge. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 28d

At 10:45 on 18 October, Peter Higgenbotham will cover the evolution of the poor relief system from 1601 to 1948, looking at the development and operation of workhouses, the lives of their inmates, and the various records available relating to them. More detail: bit.ly/3Vd7NMS

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 29d

At some point in their lives, many of our ancestors received some form of poor relief, either from the parish or from a Poor Law Union. At 9:15 am on 18 October Clare O'Grady will talk about the records that you can use to find out more. More detail: www.bifhsgo.ca/program-and-...

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 21

Less than a month until BIFHSGO's virtual conference on 18 and 19 October on "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales". For more detail, and to register, go to the conference website: www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-confere...
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 11

REMINDER: September monthly meeting only 2 days away.
9 a.m. EDT - Using Google Lens for Genealogy
10 a.m. EDT - Small Moments
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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · Sep 6

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa kicks off the fall with their monthly meeting on Saturday, 13 September. Join us in-person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. in Ottawa, or online. More info: www.bifhsgo.ca/events
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