Preserving Your New York Story: Finding Your Canadian Ancestors

Presented by

Kathryn Lake Hogan

on August 20, 2025
Duration
22 minutes
Subject
Preserving Your New York Story Programming

Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. Genealogy also helps to reveal and strengthen connections between individuals and communities. But how do you get started?

Join the NYG&B and guest speaker Kathryn Lake Hogan for a look at the key essentials for beginning your genealogy journey; resources and tips specific to conducting Canadian family history research; and how you can preserve your own New York family stories.

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Speaker Bio

A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS, is a professional genealogist and educator with deep roots in Canada through her five Loyalist ancestors. Since founding Looking4Ancestors in 2007, Kathryn has assisted family history researchers in uncovering their Canadian ancestry, combining her expertise with an approachable and insightful teaching style.

 


This series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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