Program: Why Was My American Ancestor in Canada?
Speaker: Kathryn Lake Hogan
When: Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 7:00pm Eastern
Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdOqhrDMsGtHfpjBOai3lafOTq3pni6GF
Program Description: Discover why your American or immigrant ancestor may have been in Canada. Whether they passed through or settled down, they left behind clues. Dive into Canadian records and piece together the missing details of your family’s story.
Speaker Bio: A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and educator with deep roots in Canada, including a mixture of Canadian, Loyalist and New England branches connecting her to
England and Wales. But her passion doesn’t stop at her own genealogy; Kathryn’s mission is to help others find their ancestors in Canada.
Kathryn is a graduate of ProGen 4 and the International Institute for Genealogical Studies, earning professional learning certificates in English and Canadian genealogy.
The author of research guides featuring Canadian genealogy, Kathryn, has written articles for CrossRoads, Family Tree Magazine, The In-Depth Genealogist, and the APG Quarterly. Having served in leadership roles for notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, she
continues to champion greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history.
Kathryn’s dynamic presentations, ranging from society meetings to genealogical research institutes in Canada and the United States, have earned her a reputation as one of the leading voices in Canadian genealogy. Whether you’ve attended one of her sessions or tuned into her “Genealogy with a Canadian Twist” webinars, you’ve likely felt the excitement of Kathryn’s dedication.
