For the last 44 years, every December, the Lanark County Genealogical Society has launched its Annual Membership Drive, and this year is no exception. The 2025 membership fees are $35 for individuals and $45 for families. Membership is valid for the entire calendar year.
My name is Jayne Munro-Ouimet, and I serve as the Chair of the Lanark County Genealogical Society. Founded in 1981, our society operates as a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the family histories of the people from Lanark County. We employ various methods to achieve this goal.
- We provide numerous opportunities for learning, connecting with members, volunteering to share your expertise, and preserving as well as making family history resources accessible.
- Our monthly meetings take place from February to June and then from September to December.
- In the summer, we actively promote our organization by participating in local events. Some of which are: Beckwith Lilac Festival; Heritage Day, Lanark County Plowing Match, Mississippi Mills Seniors Expo, Lanark County Harvest Festival, Smiths Falls Heritage Symposium and others
- We conduct hybrid meetings using Zoom Workplace, which enables us to connect with members from Canada, the US, and beyond.
- Our meetings feature speakers who share their expertise in local history and family genealogies.
- Additionally, we have published a series of books focused on local historical topics and assist individuals with inquiries about their specific Lanark County families.
The Lanark County Genealogical Society is proud to feature a Genealogy Resource Library, which has been housed in the Heritage House Museum for the last 24 years. This valuable resource is open to the public during museum hours. By becoming a member of our Society, you’ll enjoy extra perks such as access to Ancestry.ca, Newspaper.com, the historical Perth Courier, and the current Lanark Era. Additionally, we are actively digitizing records for researchers, which will be available through our “Members Only” link on our website.
Reasons to Join a Genealogy Society
- Joining a Genealogy Society provides opportunities to learn, connect with members, volunteer skills, and help preserve family history.
- Access to resources motivates many family historians. Some societies offer dedicated library sections or entire libraries, along with members-only databases that simplify research for family researchers.
- Becoming a member offers networking opportunities with other researchers, enhancing the research experience and providing valuable learning opportunities. Additionally, it provides a cost-free support system for assistance.
- Joining a genealogy society keeps you updated on new publications, journals, and upcoming conferences and workshops.
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our society and am confident the members will be pleased to have you on board. I am hopeful that you will be pleased with the benefits our society has to offer. Join as a volunteer to enhance our genealogy community and support family history research.
For more information, visit our website at www.lanarkgenealogy.com under “Membership” to join, or call 613-257-9482 if you lack computer access.