Ontario Genealogical Society, Simcoe County Branch

Ontario Genealogical Society

Site: Simcoe County Branch - Mailing Address

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Record #: BAR0432

Last Full Update: 15 Feb 2024

Contacts

Toll Free Phone	1-855-697-6687, ext 328
Website	https://simcoe.ogs.on.ca/
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Nancy Leveque, Chair; Email: simcoechair@ogs.on.ca
Hours	Usually first Sat of each month (Sep-Jun) 2 pm-4 pm, check website in case of change of location or date
Additional Website	www.ogs.on.ca

Description and Service

Description (Service)	Simcoe County Branch of the Ontario Geneaological Society holds workshops to teach people how to research and organize their family history project hosts guest speakers at their monthly meetings, held virtually by Zoom and in-person, see website for details provides information on church and cemetery records, local histories sends newsletters to Branch members Simcoe County Branch, OGS library holdings are located at the downtown Branch of the Barrie Public Library and are available to the general public for use in the library during regular hours Simcoe County Branch library collection is listed in the Barrie Public Library's computer catalogue and can be searched using the keywords "Simcoe County Branch, OGS"
Eligibility	Open to anyone interested in genealogy
Application	Call or visit website
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - No cost to attend monthly meetings * the hope after attending a few meetings is that those interested will be motivated to take out a membership ; The Branch welcomes everyone to their monthly meetings, do not have to be a member to attend, however, member support helps the Branch continue their efforts to provide research materials, speakers and workshops to the people of Simcoe County Branch membership is available through the Ontario Genealogical Society
Volunteer Description	Volunteer opportunities for students are available to help shelve material in the library collection housed at the Barrie Public Library. Always looking for interested persons to help with a variety of Branch activities if interested, please send an e-mail to the Chair

Location Information

Areas Served	Simcoe County
Description (Site)	Meeting Location Cross street: Ferndale Dr N and Livingstone St W
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Meeting location- North West United Church; 464 Ferndale Dr N Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7X7 View Google Map
Intersection	Ferndale Dr N and Livingstone St W
Mailing Address	PO Box 892 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 4Y6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Meeting location

Record Details

Elections	December, annual
Print Material	SCAN - Simcoe County Ancestor News 4 times a year

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