Welcome to the Durham Branch of the O.G.S.
We are a group of passionate genealogists with a shared interest in the history of Durham Region who seek to find and preserve local genealogical sources. This site is the ongoing attempt to collect resources pertaining to genealogical research in Durham Region as well as to share the experience and knowledge that comes from our more than 40 year history as a branch.
Latest Posts
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Durham Region Cemeteries
A map of 170 cemeteries in and around Durham Region. Includes historical Durham and Ontario counties.
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March 7th 2023 – Away to Canada (Pioneering in Ontario pre-1850)
Have you ever wondered what it was like to pioneer in Ontario pre-1850? Come discover life in Canada during the first half of the 19th century as seen through the eyes of an English gentleman, David Cragg. A true-life account, David, born in 1769, lived through the Napoleonic wars, the death of his beloved Molly…
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Our Research Room Will Be Open December 9th and 16th
Our Research Room and Library, at Northminster United Church, will be open for researchers on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Northminster United Church is at 676 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Ontario and our library is located in the “Boardroom” on the upper floor. The number of people will be limited to 2…