Ontario
Genealogical Society, Brant County
Branch
The
Brant County Branch is part of Region IV of the OGS which is comprised of:
Hamilton Region,
MAP OF
Our Facilities
Our thanks go to the CIBC for 20 years of support in
our former location.
Welcome to our New Location!
Library Hours: Open from 10am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday (Saturdays 1pm-4pm, closed Fridays)
On Site: Publications, books, maps, family histories, microfilm, microfiche,
reading tables, computers, internet.
Of special interest: collection of Women's Institute Tweedsmuir
histories of Brant & Haldimand and surrounding
counties.
Phone Number: 519-753-4140 Fax Number: 519-753-9866
Mailing address is:
An e-mail message may be addressed to one of the following:
Brant OGS (brantogs@bellnet.ca) or
Donna (smokeyhollow@sympatico.ca)
or
Bill (bill.bowman@sympatico.ca)
Meetings
Where & When: Brant County Branch OGS Library at Smokey Hollow Estates, 114-118 Powerline Road, 2 miles east of
Gretzky Pkwy, Brantford unless stated otherwise. Usually the 4th Sunday of each
month at 2:00 p.m. (No meetings in June, July, August or December). Saturday
workshops may replace Sunday meetings. An open meeting with guest speaker and
the occasional ever-popular “Show and Tell”. The public is welcome. Light
refreshments served after the meeting. A great opportunity to meet, do some
research and talk to fellow genealogists. You will find it informative.
See our Events page for a
list of speakers and topics.
Membership
Membership has its reward. By membership we
are supporting the continuing preservation of historical records.
Membership to the Ontario Genealogical
Society and the Brant County Branch cost only $$72.00 (Individual, family or
Institution). You will receive the O.G.S. publications: 4 issues of
"Families" & "Newsleaf", and
the branch newsletters, 4 times a year (12), 4 free queries per year. Members
may borrow books from the library by signing them out with the librarian.
Membership applications are available by contacting our office or any other
Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
You can also join on-line by going to the OGS website - http://www.ogs.on.ca/membership.php
Charitable receipts will be issued for Canadian Tax purposes (for Donations).
Members may also participate in our Special
Interest Groups and use the branch library free
of charge.
Special Interest Groups
The BRITISH ISLES STUDY GROUP meets at the
OGS library,
The FAMILY HISTORY STUDY GROUP meets at the OGS
library at 10:00am on the 3rd Thursday of each month (12 months).
A donation is appreciated toward library improvements.
Bring what you have and they will be glad to assist you. The groups are a great
place to meet fellow researchers and to obtain valuable assistance in your
pursuits of elusive ancestors.
OGS Brant County
|
Co-Chairs |
Donna Kemp |
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|
Marilyn Cross |
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|
Bill Bowman |
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Vice-Chair |
Audrey Elcomb |
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Past Chair |
Jean Farquharson |
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Secretary |
Barbara Parry |
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Treasurer |
Audrey O’Regan |
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Committees
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Membership |
Louise Kormos Barbara Parry |
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Librarian |
Jean Farquharson |
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Assistant Librarian |
Patricia Burgon |
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Publications Sales: Chairman |
Bill Bowman |
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Publications: New & Revisions |
Linda Rush-Sleeth |
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Publications: Shows & Reprints |
Bill Bowman |
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Publicity Chairman |
Allen Adams |
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Program Chairperson |
OPEN |
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Queries Co-Ordinator |
Heather Ibbotson |
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Computer Co-Ordinator |
David Winn |
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Special Projects |
Marilyn Cross |
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Special Interest Groups |
Marilyn Cross |
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Vice Chair |
Audrey Elcomb |
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Social Convener & Fundraiser |
Helen Doctor |
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Telephone Convener |
Margaret Lorenz |
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Web Master |
Bill & Dave |
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OGS Provincial Region IV Director |
Christine Woodcock |
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Provincial Office Executive Director |
Sarah Newitt |