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Jump Start Your Genealogy
with Melissa J. Ellis
Saturday, June 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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2026-06-13 14:00:00
2026-06-13 15:00:00
America/New_York
Jump Start Your Genealogy
Unearth the lives of your ancestors by following the five w's of research.
Hespeler - Children's Program Room
Hespeler
Children's Program RoomUnearth the lives of your ancestors by following the five w's of research.
Learn how to use newspapers, probate records, emigration records, vital statistics, or historical circumstances to flesh out their backgrounds and give a fuller picture of their lives and the times they lived in.
About the presenter
Melissa J. Ellis problem-solves by looking “outside of the box”. She is a past president of the Friends of the Archives of Ontario and graduate of the University of Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical Studies. Melissa is the CEO and the forensic genealogist of Archive Search, a firm that specializes in researching the past to find the living.
About Connections 50+
As part of our Connections 50+ suite of programming, this older adult-focused program features a variety of entertaining activities such as local musicians, guest speakers, art activities, and much more.
Accessibility
If you require an accessibility accommodation for this program or event, please tell us how we can meet your needs as soon as possible so arrangements can be organized. If you require a sign language interpreter, please let us know at least two-weeks (10 working weekdays) before the program date.
If you are attending a registered program with a support person, please add your support worker as a guest when you sign up.
COST: Free
Hespeler
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About the branch
Nestled in historic Hespeler village, the Hespeler Library is a fusion of the old and the new. This 100-year-old Carnegie library is encased in a modern glass structure and boasts a comfortable reading area with a fireplace as well as a spacious and welcoming children’s area. The environmentally responsible building features recycled white oak floors and a ceramic treatment on the glass to reduce sunlight intensity.
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