Author: Nancy Trimble

Durham Region Branch’s “Day of Learning” Oct. 19, 2019 at Faith United Church, Courtice 

Theme: “Fresh Approaches to Thorny Problems”

Finding UEL Ancestors: Then What? - Sher Leetooze  Firstly, we have to know what a UEL is and then find out if we qualify for UE status. Finding UE’s is not a difficult task, but we do have to look in some out of the way publications and on some websites that family researchers rarely look at. We will take a look at the areas where our UE ancestors might be found, and we will look at some of the people who can help us find them - other UE’s. Be prepared to locate all the UE branches across Ontario, the UE cemeteries, and the repositories that specialize in UE documents. Then What?  Find out where to submit your search results - this will be your application for the privilege of using UEL after your name - a great honour here in Canada. An information hand out will accompany this presentation as well as a map.

De-Thorning Interviews, Cold Calls & First Contact - Tammy Tipler-Priolo 
This lecture will demonstrate the tactful approach to interviewing individuals, making cold calls and making first contact with individuals via emails and social media.  Learn how to be comfortable gleaning oral 
family history stories from people you know and have never met before.
Examples of these types of contact will be given.  
1. Approaches 
2. Considerations 
3. Cautions

Records of Migration and Settlement at The Archives of Ontario- Jane MacNamara

Since its founding, Ontario has been involved in supporting and promoting settlement. This lecture will look at the major groups of records surrounding immigration, naturalization, and settlement generated by the province and earlier by Upper Canada and Canada West, as well as a selection of records at the county and municipal level, and in the fonds of organizations and individuals. These are rich sources which may provide clues to motivation and living conditions, as well as the basic immigration information for your ancestors.

Way Beyond the Guidebook: Planning a Genealogy Trip to the UK - Jane MacNamara

Treading the streets of your ancestor’s village and researching in local record offices is a dream vacation for a genealogist. Considering the high cost and environmental impact of overseas travel, we need to use our time wisely. This session will suggest methods to find where records are located, tips for arranging efficient visits to record repositories and other sites, making local contacts, and for organizing your research.