Today is Day 3- Build It of Starting Out or Starting Over 6-Day Family History Bootcamp. We are discussing the significance of census records, civil registration or vital records, and the often-overlooked practice of source citations. By delving into these resources, we can add more branches to our family trees and uncover details about our ancestors.  Census records serve as an excellent source for family history research, offering a snapshot of individuals or families at specific points in time. Using census records, we can trace migration patterns, confirm relationships, fill gaps ..read more

If you missed my 1931 census webinar last week, here's your opportunity to attend my webinar encore.  Even if you did attend my webinar last week, here's your chance to attend it again. The release of the 1931 Canada Census is June 1, 2023 - that's next week! Are you ready?  Learn what you need to do to prepare your research BEFORE the census becomes public. Join me, Kathryn Lake Hogan, as I share the details of the 1931 census, the questions asked, and some things you might need to be aware of in this census. I'll be discussing strategies and techniques to get you ready to fin ..read more

Watch the video of Day 2 - Frame It Embarking on a genealogical research journey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, before diving into the intricate details of your family tree, it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of genealogical principles, sources of information, and how to navigate sensitive aspects like living individuals and public family trees. In today's session, we are focusing on the initial steps of genealogy research, the main sources of genealogical information, dealing with living people in your family tree, and the cautious use of public family trees ..read more

Did you miss Day 1 of Starting Out or Staring Over 2023? Day 1 - Plan It Click to watch the full episode of today's video. What is Genealogy?  Understanding Your Family's History and Ancestry. Genealogy and family history are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between them. Genealogy involves tracing a person's or family's lineage and descent, often through records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and census records. It aims to create a family tree or pedigree chart that showcases the relationships between family members over many generat ..read more

Whether you're starting your family tree, trying to salvage it, or scrapping it and starting again, this 6-Day Bootcamp will get you on the right track.  Join professional genealogist, Kathryn Lake Hogan, to start your family tree or start over again. Learn the correct methodology of doing genealogical research so that your family history will be something to be proud of and you'll want to share it with others. When: Friday, May 12 & Monday - Friday, May 15-19, 2023 Time: 12:00 Noon EDT | 9:00 am PDT | UTC -5 Cost: FREE Starting Out or Starting Over 6 Day Family History ..read more

Are You Ready for the 1931 Canada Census? The release of the 1931 Canada Census is June 1, 2023.  Are you ready?  Learn what you need to do to prepare your research BEFORE the census becomes public. Join me, Kathryn Lake Hogan, as I share the details of the 1931 census, the questions asked, and some things you might need to be aware of in this census. I'll be discussing strategies and techniques to get you ready to find your ancestors on census release day. Date: Thursday, May 18 Time: 7:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM PDT | 23:00 UTC Cost: FREE Email your questions about ..read more

Why Should I Research My Family Surnames? Thursday, March 30, 2023 7:00 PM EDT | 4:00 PM PDT  What do you know about your family's surname? What about your ancestors' surnames? Where did these surnames originate?  What are the most popular surnames in Canada and each province or territory?  Learn how researching your family surnames can tell you about the places they settled, where your ancestors may have originated, and how to make connections in your research. Join Kathryn Lake Hogan for this free webinar. Click the button to sign up. © Copyright by Kath ..read more

This week kicks off the 2023 WikiTree Challenge the Year of Community Connections. For this challenge, WikiTree has partnered with another group in the worldwide genealogy community, in this case, Ontario Ancestors - The Ontario Genealogical Society. Help connect 7X7  - seven individuals out to seven degrees. The objective is for volunteers to research seven degrees of connections for seven people chosen by the partner organization. A diverse group of seven people from across Ontario has been chosen to be researched. Barbara McCallum Hanley was the first female mayor i ..read more

Join me for Genealogy CSI - Case Study Investigation. The case for November is The Case of the Fighting Parson. In the early morning hours of 6 Nov 1920 at the Chappell House in Sandwich, Ontario,... {This is a content summary only. Click on the blog title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more ..read more

July 2021 WebinarCommunity Roundtable Discussion: Residential Schools in Canada - What Can Non-Indigenous People Do? Join me and our panelists, Christine Woodcock, Mags Gaulden, Lianne Kruger as... {This is a content summary only. Click on the blog title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more ..read more