| Bruce and Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society had its origin on March 20, 1970 when a group of 12 people met at the home of Audrey & Bazil Underwood in Port Elgin. This small group formed the basis for what became known as the Bruce Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. The Ontario Genealogical Society granted branch status to the group for the year starting 1971. In the next few years, it was found that there were many genealogical ties in neighbouring Grey County. Many early families moved freely back and forth between Bruce and Grey Counties, and many Bruce Branch members had ancestors in both areas. Thus, in 1977, the Bruce Branch became Bruce and Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, officially encompassing the area of both counties. |
| BGOGS now has approximately 600
members and exchanges newsletters with 80 other
geneaogical Societies and groups. Although there are many
local members, most of our membership comes from all
across Canada and the USA. As well we have members from
England, Japan and Switzerland. Bruce & Grey Branch OGS members enjoy many benefits. Although the monthly meetings are an interesting and useful way to network with others attending, out-of-area members also have a chance to communicate through the Branch Newsletter sent quarterly to each member. Queries are encouraged and, if you require specific help within Bruce or Grey, our reseach people can do research for you. Just go to our Queries and Research Request page for infomation.. |
2010 BGOGS Executive
Chairperson: Kathleen Szakall
Past Chair: Art Harvey
Vice Chairperson: Korleen Halbert
Secretary: Jean Warwood
Treasurer: Larry Voekel
Librarian: Terri Jackson
Newsletter Editor: Roberta Clark
Publications: Betty Siegrist
Publicity: Joanne Carr
Strays: Gordon Torrie
Technical Co-ordinator: Gordon Torrie
Membership: Betty Warrilow
Social Convener: Ruth Anne Robinson
Research-Bruce Co: Jean Warwood
Research-Grey Co: Joanne Carr
Webmaster: Carol Byrne
Part of the BGOGS Executive 2008,2009&2010
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| The Bruce and Grey Branch OGS
holds monthly meetings in a different area throughout the
counties each month except December. Everyone is welcome
to attend these meetings; in fact, visitors are
encouraged to come and tell us who they are searching for.
Few leave a meeting without some advice as to who or
where to go for more information on their family tree. Each fall, a special all-day event is held with noted speakers of expertise in the genealogical field. This event gives all attending genealogists a chance to learn more useful information on genealogical research and tools, as well as to purchase books and aids from the many vendors present. One of the best aspects of the day, though, is the chance to network with the other genealogistswho are there looking for more information on their ancestors. |
| The Bruce and Grey Branch OGS has
an extensive collection of genealogical publications.
These publications range from Family Histories with Bruce
or Grey references, to Cemetery Listings, to Research
Guides and How-to Books, to a Newspaper BMD Surname
Collection. This genealogical collection is housed at the
North Grey & Union Public Library located at 824 1st
Avenue West in Owen Sound, Ontario. The Bruce & Grey Branch OGS has undertaken many projects over the years since its founding. One of the most ambitious projects is the SURNAME COLLECTION. It is a large collection of clippings from area newspapers, but mostly the Owen Sound Sun Times, of obituaries, birthdays,anniversaries and biographies, arranged alphabetically by family name. This collection encompasses roughly 1920 until 1970. It is available on microfiche and can be puchased from BGOGS. It was the mandate of BGOGS to transcribe and record information from every cemetery in both Bruce and Grey Counties. This was a huge project and took several years to complete. During recent years, these Cemeteries Listings are being updated to provide researchers with up-to-date information. These listings are available for purchase. Indexing of census records and extracts of Births Marriages and Deaths from various newspapers in Bruce and Grey Counties are continuing to be done by many different volunteers. Over the years, BGOGS has been intrumental in producing many varied genealogical publications. For more information see BGOGS Publications For Sale. |
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