Toronto Branch is offering a special in-person event this spring titled Eureka Moments in (Genetic) Genealogy. Be sure to join us for this unique, fast-paced and free Saturday afternoon session to help you think like an expert when you interpret and build on DNA evidence in your genealogy research. This will not be a session about genetic theory or the basics of DNA testing. Instead, you’ll hear from real researchers with real problems like […]
The March Toronto Branch meeting took place on Monday March 23. The digitizing of books and documents began in the early days of the Internet and has grown and expanded in the years since. And now, AI has been added to the mix! In our main presentation, Finding Digitized Books and Documents Online: What’s out there for genealogists, speaker Marian Press surveyed the range of digital sources for reference materials that can be valuable […]
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 […]