Many of us had parents and relatives who served in the Second World War – be sure to register for Ken McKinlay’s talk on researching their records at our November 2nd KDGS General Meeting.
“Second World War: Researching the Canadians Who Served” presented by Ken McKinlay, manager of the “Family Tree Knots” blog.
This presentation delves into the wealth of records available for researching Canadians who served during the Second World War. We’ll explore both the poignant records of those who gave their lives in service to Canada and the rich archival resources that reveal the stories of those who survived. Whether your interest lies in uncovering military service details, personal narratives, or broader historical insights, this session hopefully provides the tools and guidance to deepen your understanding of those who served Canada.
When: Monday, November 2, 2026, 7pm PDT
Where: Via Zoom – REGISTRATION REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE
Bite-size: Hero – a presentation about Louey King. A Chinese Canadian Secret Commando and War Hero, presented by Joan Kirkbride
Ken McKinlay: Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ken is a genealogy consultant with almost 30 years of trial and error experience in researching his own family’s history in Canada, United States of America, England, Scotland and Ireland. Ken belongs to the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (AKA BIFHSGO) and the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Ancestors (AKA Ontario Genealogical Society). In addition to their monthly meetings and several of their special interest groups, he provides guidance to patrons who attend the Ottawa Public Library-Ottawa Branch Ontario Ancestors Genealogy Drop-In sessions. Ken has also been with conference planning for both the BIFHSGO and the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Ancestors Gene-O-Rama conferences.