Ontario Genealogical Society

Site: Simcoe County Branch - Mailing Address

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Record #: BAR0432
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 15 Feb 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Toll Free Phone 1-855-697-6687, ext 328
Website https://simcoe.ogs.on.ca/
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Located In Community Barrie
Address Meeting location- North West United Church
464 Ferndale Dr N
Barrie, ON L4N 7X7
 
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Intersection Ferndale Dr N and Livingstone St W

Contact Information

Primary Contact Nancy Leveque, Chair; Email: simcoechair@ogs.on.ca
Mailing Address PO Box 892 
Barrie, ON L4M 4Y6

Description & Services

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"
Hours

Usually first Sat of each month (Sep-Jun) 2 pm-4 pm, check website in case of change of location or date
Areas Served Simcoe County
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

Other Details

Established February 12, 1983
Elections December, annual
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Meeting location
Print Material SCAN - Simcoe County Ancestor News 4 times a year