Finding Scots in Canada, by Christine Woodcock of Canada
Online via Zoom
Christine is based in Canada and is therefore well placed and experienced, to tell us how best to find and track out Scots ancestors and ancestral cousins in Canada. We know that many Scots emigrated to Canada in the 19th century, many more before that and subsequently, and some of us have probably already discovered how detailed and useful Canadian records can be, so it will be invaluable to discover exactly what is available in the various States of Canada, how access may differ from one place to another, or whether research is actually easier than we may think!
The pandemic has made it impossible for Christine to be with us in England on this occasion, so we look forward to meeting Christine online this month.
This is sure to be a very popular talk, and early booking is recommended
- Date: 4 June 2022
- Saturday, 2.00pm
- Venue: Online via Zoom
- Speaker: Christine Woodcock
- Booking: Eventbrite Booking
- Cost: members - free of charge
- Cost: non-members - £3.00
- Non-members who join the society before buying a ticket will be issued with their membership number and will be able to join all society meeting free of charge during the term of their membership.
- Image credit: MC
OUR PLANNED MEETINGS FOR 2021
Our Anglo Scots branch meetings for early 2022 will be held online via Zoom but, as venues reopen, we are planning different styles of meetings including being back at Manchester Central Library. Please check the meeting details on this page and on Eventbrite when booking in case things changes again, as many of our speakers are now able to switch between physical and online meetings if necessary.
Scroll down to see details of our planned meetings or go to where we meet for our physical in-person meetings.
Where we meet
Our Meeting Rooms
Light and airy, purpose built for meetings and events, and ample room to spread out the seating to comply with any restrictions that might be in place when meetings resume. All meeting rooms at Manchester Central Library are easily accessible.
Our Venue
The recently refurbished Manchester Central Library is our usual venue for our monthly meetings. Situated in the cultural heart of Manchester, the Metrolink station is at the front of the building and is the central part of a public transport system supporting the city and its outlying districts.
Important things to know
Meetings
In normal times the Anglo Scots hold meetings every month except August and December, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Other local events and the availability of speakers may cause a change of date.
Covid-19
Meetings will be at Manchester Central Library and will, of course, be in line with any government guidelines that might be in force at the time. It remains possible that our calendar of events might be rescheduled.
Booking
Booking on Eventbrite is essential for meetings with invited speakers. Please follow us here, on Eventbrite and on social media to confirm dates and, for most meetings, check when booking opens on Eventbrite.
Meetings Archive
All of the Society meetings since November 2020, when meetings recommenced online. Where available, speakers notes are kept by each section. The list includes upcoming meetings and therefore provides a good overview of our meetings programme.
MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the Society is united by a common interest in Genealogy and Family History, members also pursue interests in closely related fields.
