| Bruce and Grey Branch of OGS encompasses the two Counties of Bruce and Grey, which are located in the most northerly area of southwestern Ontario. BGOGS' goal is to promote genealogical interest with special emphasis in Bruce and Grey Counties. With members from not only Bruce and Grey Counties, but all over the world, BGOGS is well known for its genealogical networking through meetings, informative newsletters, varied publications for sale and helpful query editors specializing in each county. We welcome all who are interested in the pursuit of their family roots. |
The Bruce & Grey Branch of O. G. S. would like to extend the deepest sympathy to the family of Brenda Doyle, who passed away on April 19, 2010. Brenda was a long time member of BGOGS. For years she was in charge of the travelling library. In the last few years she has been our Grey County Research Person. Brenda was a tireless worker for our branch. She will be missed by all. To leave your condolences just go to: www.tannahill.com/index.cfm
2010 BRUCE GREY BRANCH FAMILY STORY CONTEST: KEN YOUNG FAMILY STORY FOR GREY COUNTY AND BETTY WILSON FAMILY STORY FOR BRUCE COUNTY:
The Bruce & Grey Branch of O. G. S. is looking for the story of your ancestor or family in Bruce or Grey County for their second family story contest.
Eligibility: You must be a member of BGOGS.
Entry: Your story must be a previously unpublished work in essay form, 800 to 1500 words in length telling of the arrival, the life, or other interesting detail of your family in Bruce or Grey County. It must also include your name and contact information.
Deadline: Please submit your entry by e-mail to rdclark@sympatico.ca or by regular mail to BGOGS, Box 66, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5P1 by July 31, 2010.
Judging: All entries will be reviewed by a panel of branch members selected by the Executive who will choose the most interesting and well presented stories to receive the awards.
The Award: The winners will receive a Certificate of Achievment and the Township CD of their choice. The winning stories will be published in the Branch Newsletter with the author retaining the copyright. The awards will be presented at the Bruce Grey Annual Fall Event in September 2010.
We are looking for queries for our newsletter. You don't have to be a member of BGOGS to submit one. Research Requests will no longer be handled over email. Please go to our how to submit a query page.
Check out our Calendar of Events for 2010
Join BGOGS on our trip to Salt Lake City Aug, 15-22, 2010. Check our Calendar of Events for the reservation form. A little information on what you can do once you get there. Family History Library: Monday 8 a.m to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 P.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday closed. The collection includes over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 727, 000 microfiche, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; and 3,725 electronic resources. The Library has 142,000 square feet on 5 floors for patron reserach with: 314 patron computers, 408 microfilm readers, 36 Microfiche readers 14 book copiers, 4 microfilm scanners 28 microfilm & microfiche coopiers, Approximately 700 trained volunteers, 125 full and part time professional staff, Table seating for 375, Orientation and research classes, Wired Ethernet ports, Wireless Internet access. While there you can visit the Family Research Centre, listen to the Morman Tabernacle Choir rehearsal(Thursday)or go for a horse and buggy ride tour of Salt Lake City, visit a casino or shop at the Gateway plaza. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event.
Thanks to all the Volunteers at BGOGS who just keep producing more publications for sale. Without you our publication page would not be possible. Special thanks to Betty Siegrist who does all the photo-copying of publications for our branch.
New: Check Our Publication Page for:Township CD's, cost $25.00 + $5.00 postage each individual Township not Counties. Surname Collection Volume 2 on 6 CD's, $50.00 + $12.00 postage. Wiarton Newspapers 1879-1948 on CD. $50.00 + $5.00 postage. (Printed version would cost $435.00). Owen Sound Newspapers bmd's 1851-1902 on CD. $35.00 + $5.00 postage. (Printed version would cost $250.00). New printed version (not on CD)of bmd's from Owen Sound Advertiser 1901-1902, Owen Sound Times 1902, Owen Sound Times 1903, Owen Sound Times 1904., Owen SoundTimes 1905, Owen Sound Sun 1903, Owen Sound Sun 1904- 1905. Check our publication page for prices.
Starting January 1st, 2006 U. S. customers will be charged for postage.
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This site updated: June 4, 2010
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