David A. Wilson, Professor of History and Celtic Studies at the University of Toronto and General Editor of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography presents “Focusing on the Migrants: How Genealogy has Transformed our Understanding of the Irish in Canada”.
He discusses how genealogical research has played a key role in opening new perspectives on the Irish in Canada. After a general overview of Irish Canadian history, he will present three case studies that highlight the contribution of genealogy to historical research.
This talk was the inaugural lecture of the international series celebrating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the IGRS. It was hosted by the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa in March 2026. It is now released for all members to view by kind permission of the author and speaker.
For details for other events in the 90th Anniversary programme click here.
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