The Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday February 23. Our main speaker, Ken McKinlay, shared his Top 10 Tips for Being a Better Researcher. Ken offered insights into how to think strategically and see the big picture. Whether you’re just starting your family history journey or have been at it for years, this practical advice will help you keep moving forward. Ken’s presentation was recorded and is available to Toronto Branch members on […]
The first monthly Toronto Branch meeting of 2026 took place on Monday January 26, via Zoom. Our main speaker, Linda Reid, has been researching her British and Irish roots for decades, and for the past 15 years, has focused on confirming the paper trail with DNA evidence… with great success! In her presentation, Why I am (a bit of) a contrarian in genetic genealogy, she shared her views on making effective use of DNA […]
Toronto Branch hosted a celebration in January and you can still join in the fun by listening to the recorded sessions! Almost 50 years ago, in 1979, staff of the Archives of Ontario created the Ontario Land Records Index—a massive index connecting settlers who were allocated Crown land in Upper Canada/Canada West/Ontario to specific properties. Until the fall of 2025, this wonderful research aid was only found on microfiche in a few locations. But now, […]
The online Toronto Branch database of war memorials has grown again. We’ve now added three more memorials to the For King and Country collection, all tied to city landmarks. A long and memorable chapter in Canadian history came to an end in 2025 when the Hudson’s Bay Company closed its doors. Many of its outlets, including the one at the corner of Queen and Yonge Streets in Toronto, had previously belonged to another of […]