Between Friends/Entre Amis: Cousins Across the Border

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT

Presented by:

Dave Obee, Genealogical Researcher and Journalist

A FREE Zoom Event Offered by:

The Canadian  eSIG, a genealogical Special Interest Group of the 

Genealogical Society of Collier County 

Uncover Your Cross-Border Family Connections!

Are you facing a brick wall in your genealogical research? The answer may be waiting just across the border! Join us to explore how the rich migration history between Canada and the United States might hold the key to your family mysteries.

About the presentation:

Many genealogists have ancestors who traversed the border between Canada and the US, leaving vital records in both nations. Dave Obee’s presentation explores cross-border migration patterns and practical strategies for finding relatives who have moved across the world’s longest unguarded frontier. You will learn about unique types of records in each country and view successful research that bridged the border to overcome genealogical brick walls.

About the presenter:

Dave Obee, Editor and Publisher of the Times Colonist in Victoria, British Columbia, is an accomplished journalist and genealogist. Since 1997, he has written twelve books and delivered over 700 presentations on genealogy across Canada, the United States, and Australia. The University of Victoria awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws for his contributions as a historian, genealogist, and journalist.

What to expect at this meeting:

• Discussion of historical Canadian-American migration patterns

• Record types unique to each country and how to access them

• Case studies of successful cross-border research

• Tips for finding "lost" relatives who moved across the border

• Resources available in both countries to assist genealogists

Why you should attend:

This presentation is ideal for anyone with Canadian American ancestry. Your ancestors’ stories may be hidden in plain sight. Dave’s expert guidance will provide practical search strategies and insights into how immigrants shaped history on both sides of the border. You’ll also receive a handout with helpful books and websites for further research..

Register today!

Don't miss this opportunity to break through your research barriers and discover new family tree branches.
REGISTER NOW AT: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gYfv3cnTTOCGSxe-kMMIjg

This presentation is made possible by the financial support of the GSCC and is organized by the Canadian  eSIG, making it accessible to all genealogists.

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Please explore our website for this and other activities hosted by the Canadian  eSIG  https://alsqda.wordpress.com/

The Genealogical Society of Collier County https://thegscc.org