Welcome!
We are the Essex County Branch Ontario Ancestors, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting those who are interested in researching their ancestral roots in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Members collaborating with Members, and networking with other branch members and heritage organizations
We are passionate in family history and ancestral discovery and are here to provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to all those seeking to learn more about their genealogical roots. We encourage you to attend the ‘Events’ and branch ‘Family History Presentations’ to learn more and network / connect with others interested in family history (genealogy).
Become an Active Member!
To become a member of the Essex County Branch click here or visit The Ontario Ancestors. What is available on-line for members? Search the excel spreadsheet located on the Member’s Only (MO) Site link above or click here to open a new page https://essex.ogs.on.ca/?page_id=189
Partial Year Membership ($37.00 – available June 1 to October 31)
An introductory offer for brand new members that allows you to join right away rather than waiting for the next calendar year (this category is also available to those who have not been an Ontario Ancestors member for the past two years and would like to come back).
Support the EssexOA Branch’s activities and equipment purchases with a Donation:
Link to the CanadaHelps for online donations at: https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/30831 (CanadaHelps will provide tax receipts). Or click the “Donate Now” button below.
Donations have assisted the branch purchase items such as: Flags, Table Cloths, book & high speed scanners; laptops; software; and streaming video equipment & accessories – which is assisting EssexOGS to go digital & stream presentations. Remember you can specify how you would like the funds to be used (i.e. for equipment & activities).
Canada Helps – Ontario Ancestors
Like us on the EssexOA Facebook site
Keep up to date on Branch information, presentations, and network with other Branch members.
Location of our family history presentations
Due to the virus all presentations will be live (with Q&A) on ZOOM until further notice, and then posted to the EssexOA You Tube site (see link below).
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm:
Late 2021 or 2022 live presentations will be at the Maryvale campus building on the corner of Prince Road and College Ave., parking off College Ave. Entrance to presentation room from parking lot, south side entrance of Maryvale building.
essex@ogs.on.ca (see contact page for specific areas of the branch)
1-855.697.6687 ext 306 The EssexOA phone number, for voice mail messages only. Remember to provide details for directing the message to appropriate area. Or see the contact page for the area e-mail addresses.
Instagram search for EssexOGS (co-ordinator position open)
Open access: Sign up for Ontario Ancestors’ “e-Weekly” newsletter at: https://ogs.on.ca/category/eweekly.php
Members Networking with Members & Heritage Organizations
Web Site issues? Contact the “EssexOA Web Team” (participating members) at essexwebmaster@ogs.on.ca
