French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut, Inc.

04/01/2026

French Canadian Genealogical Society of CT offers a scholarship to its members, as well as their children and grandchildren. It is due by May 16, 2026. Check it out at https://www.fcgsc.org/scholarship.

03/17/2026

Put Saturday, April 11, 2026 on your calendar for a free event! French-Canadian Genealogical Society of CT will host its General Meeting at 1:00 PM with a presentation by Craig Harmon following that at 2:00 PM. The presentation is "Family Search Tips and Tricks". Family Search is a free website for researching your ancestry and making your own "tree" if you so desire! This will be held at the Tolland Public Library behind the Tolland Green. Refreshments will be served. Come join us! Photo is of Craig Harmon, our speaker.

12/15/2025

Already a member? Pay your membership (we'll tack it on to your present membership) and add another for a new member for free!
Not a member? Pay for a new membership and also, add another for a new member for free!

10/06/2025

📣 Last call! Online registration for the 18th New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC 2025) closes October 17!

Join us October 29–November 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH, for four days of genealogy learning, networking, and fun.

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll enjoy 70+ sessions and workshops on topics including DNA, immigration, military and land records, social history, AI in genealogy, and ethnic research—including sessions focused on Irish, French-Canadian, African American, and Jewish ancestry.

🎟️ On-site registration will be available Oct. 30–Nov. 1 (if tickets remain).
👉 Learn more and register now at www.nergc.org

10/03/2025

FCGSC Fall Membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at 1:00 PM. This meeting will be held both in person in the Library Program Room at the Tolland Public Library, 21 Tolland Green, and it will be broadcast via Zoom.

At 1:45 join Jeanne Douillard as she presents a unique approach to a relatively unknown tale. In her talk, “Silent Presence The French in New England,” she weaves together her personal narrative with the historical story, attempting in its essence to get at the heart of a people. This is open to the public.

08/11/2025

Genealogy à la carte
Free webinar — ‘Tools to Research Your French Canadian Ancestors’

By Gail Dever on August 8, 2025

The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Indiana will host the free webinar, Tools to Research Your French Canadian Ancestors, presented by Johanne Gervais, on Thursday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.

With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors in Quebec has never been easier. French Canadians are passionate about their ancestral lineage, consequently many repositories exist, both public and private, to help trace your French Canadian ancestors.

Ms. Gervais is the founder of the Québec Genealogical eSociety.

Register by clicking "ZOOM" below.

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04/01/2025

Our Spring Membership meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 PM. This meeting will be held both in person in the Library Program Room at the Tolland Public Library, 21 Tolland Green, and it will be broadcast via Zoom.
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Following our business meeting at 1:45, relax and enjoy a presentation by author Alfred Saulniers. In a pre-television era, Saulniers was raised as a native French speaker. His latest book, The French of New Bedford, The Early Years, reflects deep pride in his–and New Bedford’s—French roots.

Public is invited and there's no cost to attend. Find out about your French-Canadian roots. Please join us at the Tolland, CT Public Library!

02/23/2025

Free online access to RootsTech 2025, hosted by Family Search. Check it out at:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/registration-open-rootstech-2025 It starts March 6 and goes through
March 8, 2025 so don't wait! There are hundreds of classes/workshops!

Register soon for RootsTech 2025, a family discovery conference. Learn about the early bird discount and attending online for free.

09/13/2024

From Gail Dever's "Genealogy à la carte" blog:

Fairfax Genealogical Society’s free virtual presentation — ‘Find Your American Ancestors Using Canadian Records’

By Gail Dever on September 12, 2024

The Fairfax Genealogical Society in Merrifield, Virginia will host the free virtual presentation, Find Your American Ancestors Using Canadian Records, delivered by Kathryn Lake Hogan, on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time. It is open to all who register.
Even if you think they were never in Canada, discover eight reasons why your American or immigrant ancestors may have been there.

 Immigration: Did your ancestor come through a Canadian port of entry? Many immigrants to the United States went through a Canadian port and then travelled to their American destination.
 Land: Perhaps your ancestors took advantage of low-cost or free land in Canada. Discover why your American ancestor was granted land and where to find the records.
 Migration: Did your ancestor migrate through Canada before settling in the USA? Learn how to find clues that can lead you to your ancestor’s path of migration from Canada to the United States of America.
 Birth: Maybe your ancestor really was born in Canada.
 Marriage: Did your ancestor say “I do” in Canada? Learn why your ancestor may have crossed the border to be married in Canada.
 Death: Did your ancestor take his last breath on Canadian soil?
 Employment and/or Visiting: Perhaps your ancestor was one of the thousands of Americans who have crossed the border into Canada looking for employment or visiting a relative.
 War: Was your ancestor one of the thousands of American men who joined the Canadian forces during World War I or II?
Register to watch the presentation on Zoom.

See this and more of Gail's great genealogy info at

The Fairfax Genealogical Society in Merrifield, Virginia will host the free virtual presentation, Find Your American Ancestors Using Canadian Records, deli

07/12/2024

Through July 16, celebrate Bastille Day (14 July) with free access to 131,000,000 French Census records on MyHeritage at

As Bastille Day approaches, MyHeritage is excited to offer free access to our extensive collection of French census records, from July 11-16, 2024. This

03/01/2024

“Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists”

Who’s going to take over the family history quest when you’re no longer able? Getting young people interested in their family history is important work. Learn creative ways to get youth involved in their own history search.
Presented by Sue Schlichting of https://pursuingyourpast.com on ZOOM. Saturday, April 20 at 2 PM. Call 860-872-2597 for ZOOM information.