Register now for our upcoming Webinars

If you are in the area consider joining us at one of our monthly meetings, held at the Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive North in Barrie. For those unable to attend in person, we are pleased to be able to provide our meetings online, in a hybrid format as well. Start time is 2 pm ET. Details of dates and speakers can be found on our Branch Meetings page. For those attending online, please register using the links provided on that page. We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your family history project.

Should you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to email the Branch Chair or leave us a message at (416) 489-0734 Ext. 328 or toll free at 1-800-My Roots (1-800-697-6687) Ext. 328.


Did you miss a live event?

Check out the recorded webinars in the Members Only section.
Not a Simcoe County Branch member? Click here to join.

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Family Tree Maker User Group

Family Tree Maker User Group

The interest in Family Tree Maker software is very evident in the genealogy community thus OGS is pleased to introduce a new Family Tree Maker User Group. Whether you are new to Family Tree Maker software, have been using it for years, or are just curious and want to learn more, this user group is for you. The FTM User Group will consist of bi-monthly, drop-in, live chat style sessions beginning in January 2022. Sessions are open to everyone and will alternate between day and evening time frames to accommodate people’s busy schedules. This user group will be attendee driven so users of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and open to everyone. Register for one session or all, the registration links are below.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – 2 pm: Register

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – 7 pm: Register

Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024 – 2 pm: Register

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 – 7 pm: Register

Learn about how OGS can help you with your Family Tree Maker questions, or watch recordings of past sessions. Check out the OGS Family Tree Maker User group:  https://ogs.on.ca/ftm-user-group/

OR

Join the OGS Family Tree Maker FaceBook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ogsftmusergroup

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Ask questions or join the conversation at the OGS Family Tree Maker User group forum:
https://groups.ogs.on.ca/family-tree-maker-forum/

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Looking for the Town of Simcoe in Norfolk County?

Not to be confused with Simcoe County, the Town of Simcoe is located in Norfolk County, at the junction of Highways 3 and 24, due south of Brantford, Ontario. It is the county seat and largest community of Norfolk County.

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Simcoe County Branch Publications

The Simcoe County Branch have digitized one hundred and thirty of their publications and made them available for download through the OGS Marketplace. Check out the Marketplace to view the selection and make your purchase.

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