Speaker Details
A Word About Our Speakers
Bob Dawes
DNA Explained 2:45 pm
The Family History Reno Project: The Easy Do-Over 10:20 am
Bob Dawes is a past chair of Quinte Branch - OGS and currently responsible for their database and computer maintenance. Bob and his wife, Barbara, have traveled extensively throughout North America and the United Kingdom in search of their ancestors and enjoy using technology to enhance their research.
Cheryl Levy, PLCGS
Ancestry Workshop 10:20 am
British Home Children 2:45 pm
Cheryl is a graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, having earned Professional Learning Certificates for Methodology and Canadian Records, and is currently pursuing courses in the Professional Development Certificate. She has also completed courses in the Facilitator of Adult Learning Certificate at Loyalist College. Through Footprints to Heritage, Cheryl offers genealogical research, and education with presentations and workshops on various topics. Her research interests include the Quinte Region and United Empire Loyalists, with her own roots in Nova Scotia and Colonial New England. She is a member of several genealogy groups and societies, including Quinte Branch, OGS, where she holds the executive position of Social Media Coordinator. Cheryl lives in Belleville, and has 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren.
Gabrielle Blaschuk, PLCGS
Searching Religious Records 11:30 am
Gabrielle has been involved in genealogy for over 30 years, teaching and researching for herself and others. She has earned her degree in Genealogy for Canadian Studies and Librarianship through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, University of Toronto. She has given a number of workshops and presentations throughout Ontario, dealing with the very basics, such as Starting Your Family Tree to the more complex and lesser known resources, such as court records, government records, etc. She has worked over 15 years as the Local History contact for the Cobourg Public Library helping to acquire, redesign and develop a plan for the Local History Room - which is the main research facility for genealogists looking for their ancestors in Northumberland County. She held the position of Archives Chair for 3 years before the archives became the Northumberland Archives, and she has written a number of articles for various publications. Gabrielle lives just north of Grafton, Ontario, where her spare time is spent designing jewelry, quilting, knitting, and enjoying her 2-year-old grandson!
Glenn Wright
Documenting Our First World War Ancestors (Keynote) 9:15 am
The Peopling of Ontario before 1867 1:30 pm
Glenn had a 30 year public service career, employed as an archivist, historical research officer and, for many years, assistant historian with the RCMP. Now retired, he is a frequent speaker at family history and genealogical events throughout Ontario with a special interest in Canadians who served in the Great War. Glenn has also been associated with TV programs such as Who Do You Think You Are?; Ancestors in the Attic; and Engraved on a Nation. He served as President of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa 2010-2014.
Kathryn Lake Hogan, PLCGS
Making the Most of Canadian Census Records 1:30 pm
Kathryn is an author, educator, speaker and professional genealogist specializing in finding your ancestors in Canada, and the owner of the Canadian-based genealogy business: Looking4Ancestors. She is the Canadian virtual chat coordinator with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, as well as the host of a weekly webinar series: Genealogy with a Canadian Twist. This digital presentation is available at the Legacy Family Tree Webinar Library.
Randy Saylor
Early Quakers in the Bay of Quinte Area 11:30 am
Randy was born and raised in Trenton and graduated from Queens in Engineering. After a brief stint as an engineer, he switched to high school teaching in Toronto in the late 60s. He enjoyed being Principal of three schools and has been having fun since retirement. For some unknown reason, Randy had that innate curiosity about family history, so after retiring he started to work on his genealogy, but it soon expanded to the many settler families of the Bay of Quinte area. He started his website early on and it has created a small community of researchers that he has worked with on a number of projects. Quakers are a small part of Randy's background and he has enjoyed being active with the Canadian Friends Historical Association.
Bob Dawes
DNA Explained 2:45 pm
The Family History Reno Project: The Easy Do-Over 10:20 am
Bob Dawes is a past chair of Quinte Branch - OGS and currently responsible for their database and computer maintenance. Bob and his wife, Barbara, have traveled extensively throughout North America and the United Kingdom in search of their ancestors and enjoy using technology to enhance their research.
Cheryl Levy, PLCGS
Ancestry Workshop 10:20 am
British Home Children 2:45 pm
Cheryl is a graduate of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, having earned Professional Learning Certificates for Methodology and Canadian Records, and is currently pursuing courses in the Professional Development Certificate. She has also completed courses in the Facilitator of Adult Learning Certificate at Loyalist College. Through Footprints to Heritage, Cheryl offers genealogical research, and education with presentations and workshops on various topics. Her research interests include the Quinte Region and United Empire Loyalists, with her own roots in Nova Scotia and Colonial New England. She is a member of several genealogy groups and societies, including Quinte Branch, OGS, where she holds the executive position of Social Media Coordinator. Cheryl lives in Belleville, and has 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren.
Gabrielle Blaschuk, PLCGS
Searching Religious Records 11:30 am
Gabrielle has been involved in genealogy for over 30 years, teaching and researching for herself and others. She has earned her degree in Genealogy for Canadian Studies and Librarianship through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, University of Toronto. She has given a number of workshops and presentations throughout Ontario, dealing with the very basics, such as Starting Your Family Tree to the more complex and lesser known resources, such as court records, government records, etc. She has worked over 15 years as the Local History contact for the Cobourg Public Library helping to acquire, redesign and develop a plan for the Local History Room - which is the main research facility for genealogists looking for their ancestors in Northumberland County. She held the position of Archives Chair for 3 years before the archives became the Northumberland Archives, and she has written a number of articles for various publications. Gabrielle lives just north of Grafton, Ontario, where her spare time is spent designing jewelry, quilting, knitting, and enjoying her 2-year-old grandson!
Glenn Wright
Documenting Our First World War Ancestors (Keynote) 9:15 am
The Peopling of Ontario before 1867 1:30 pm
Glenn had a 30 year public service career, employed as an archivist, historical research officer and, for many years, assistant historian with the RCMP. Now retired, he is a frequent speaker at family history and genealogical events throughout Ontario with a special interest in Canadians who served in the Great War. Glenn has also been associated with TV programs such as Who Do You Think You Are?; Ancestors in the Attic; and Engraved on a Nation. He served as President of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa 2010-2014.
Kathryn Lake Hogan, PLCGS
Making the Most of Canadian Census Records 1:30 pm
Kathryn is an author, educator, speaker and professional genealogist specializing in finding your ancestors in Canada, and the owner of the Canadian-based genealogy business: Looking4Ancestors. She is the Canadian virtual chat coordinator with the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, as well as the host of a weekly webinar series: Genealogy with a Canadian Twist. This digital presentation is available at the Legacy Family Tree Webinar Library.
Randy Saylor
Early Quakers in the Bay of Quinte Area 11:30 am
Randy was born and raised in Trenton and graduated from Queens in Engineering. After a brief stint as an engineer, he switched to high school teaching in Toronto in the late 60s. He enjoyed being Principal of three schools and has been having fun since retirement. For some unknown reason, Randy had that innate curiosity about family history, so after retiring he started to work on his genealogy, but it soon expanded to the many settler families of the Bay of Quinte area. He started his website early on and it has created a small community of researchers that he has worked with on a number of projects. Quakers are a small part of Randy's background and he has enjoyed being active with the Canadian Friends Historical Association.