Professional Genealogist, Family History Research, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, England

Upcoming Events

16 September 2011 8:45 pm	Halton British Canadian Club	Beginning Your Family History Research in the UK Knights of Columbus Hall 2400 Industrial Street, Burlington. (Q.E.W. & Guelph Line Road)
2 October 2011 2 – 3:30 pm	Oakville Public Library	Researching the History of a House

Past Events

May 13-15, 2011	Ontario Genealogical Society	At the Hamilton Convention Centre: The Whys and Wherefores of Scottish Emigration; Maiden Aunts of the 20th Century - The Forgotten Generation of Women; A Brick Wall Chisel - The Cluster Research Project
28 April 2011	Oakville Public Library Central Branch	Researching your United Kingdom and Irish Ancestors
3 April 2011	Oakville Public Library Central Branch	I Want to Research My Family History – Where Do I Start?
10 March 2011	Orillia Public Library	Irish and UK Research Online
21 November 2010	Oakville Public Library Central Branch	The third lecture in the successful "Research My Family History" series presented by professional genealogist Ruth Blair will cover topics including land registry records, crown land records, land petitions and township papers. Land records are often useful in helping piece together a family's history, its place of origin and might even uncover a will!
18 November 2010	Oakville Museum	At the Oakville Town Hall - Genealogy 101
4 November 2010	Oakville Public Library Central Branch	Following last fall's successful introductory lecture "I Want to Research My Family History – Where Do I Start?", this second lecture in the Family History Lecture series presented by professional genealogist Ruth Blair, will cover such topics as: how to find a will; the importance of researching newspapers; where to look for your military ancestor; immigration, naturalization and citizenship; and municipal records including assessment rolls, collector rolls and pre-1850 census records.
13 May 2010	Ontario Library Association Preconference of the OGS	The Pre-Conference Event for the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference is being held at Doubletree Hotel - Presenting a lecture at the "Libraries and Genealogy: An Ontario Librarians Association Workshop" on May 13th, her topic is entitled "Genealogy 101: The Basic Terminology and Definitions" scheduled from 10:15 am to 11:15 am. This lecture will provide terms, definitions and advice to assist librarians with queries relating to genealogical research. You will also be introduced to websites, books and other tools to help the patron with their research.
29 Oct 2009	Oakville Public Library	"I Want to Research My Family History - Where Do I Start?" - Professional genealogist and author, Ruth Blair will present the workshop at Central branch library.
29-31 May 2009	Ontario Genealogical Society - Oakville Ontario	Ontario Genealogical Society Conference being held at Sheridan College - a workshop presenting "Doing your Irish Research from Ontario" and a lecture "How do I start my Scottish Family History On-line?"
25 April 2009	Muskoka and Parry Sound Genealogy Group	Location: Church of Latter Day Saints, Bracebridge, Ontario - from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. An all day workshop presenting "Doing your Irish Research from Ontario" and "Planning a Genealogical Research Trip to Dublin".
22 February 2009	Halton-Peel Branch OGS	In Search of Oakville's Lady Diana: A Case Study
18 October 2008	Simcoe Branch OGS	Researching your Irish Family History from Ontario
21 Nov 2007	Oakville Historical Society	Remembering Trafalgar Township
22 April 2007	Halton-Peel Branch OGS	Researching your Irish Family History from Ontario
24 Jan 2007	Toronto Branch OGS	Genealogy in Toronto Seminar [Session H]: Using the Toronto Public Library System to Research your Family in England
19 Aug 2006	Toronto Branch OGS	Exploring Your Irish Ancestry Seminar: Planning a Genealogical Trip to Dublin
22 Feb 2006	Oakville Public Library Central Branch	In Search of Oakville's Lady Diana
7 Jan 2006	Simcoe Branch OGS	Beginning your Scottish Genealogy

Testimonials

I'm an amateur genealogist who has used the services of Blair Archival Research for over five years. With both a full-time 'day-job' and a full-time family, my free time for genealogical research is quite limited. Blair Archival Research has been invaluable in finding copies of original Ontario birth, marriage and death registrations for my ancestors, as well as performing searches of Ontario records covering my specific areas of interest. In my dealings with this company, their professionalism, courtesy, and genuine interest in helping clients solve family history research problems have been obvious.
WS – Alberta

Out of time for family research or in need of experienced help. You can be sure of accurate results from Blair Archival Research. I would highly recommend them.
JPO – Ontario

Your Irish Research book arrived and I read it cover to cover. Loved it! Your book is so helpful. Will feel much more comfortable entering these facilities thanks to you. Thank you for writing it.
CS – Florida

I am pleased to have this opportunity to testify on your behalf. Blair Archival Research has provided a trustworthy, reliable research engine for my personal research into my family tree here in Ontario and in Yorkshire.

The response of Ruth Blair to my enquiries was always professional, polite and helpful. Information was forwarded to me within a reasonable length of time. The fees fell well within the budget of the average "searcher".
MD – Ontario

I have used Blair Archival Research several times and found Ruth invaluable. A family mystery was resolved and an unknown brother of my own Mother came to light. Ruth never gives up and spreads her search to all known documents. I shall ever be in her debt for the help she gave me.
RS – England

I first learned about Blair Archival Research in 2005 when I was discussing genealogy with a distant relative. She had used the service and I asked her if she would recommend it as I was in need of some professional help. She recommended the service.

I have used Blair Archival Research twice now in the last year and will use it again in the future as I need it to supplement and extend my own research. Ms. Blair has provided prompt service and has provided an extensive summary report and copies of all documentation searched. She has then recommended next steps. Finally when I have had question she has answered them. I recommend this service.
PR – Ontario

A careful, experienced and credentialed genealogist, Ruth Blair is painstaking in her research, and only finds "real" ancestors. She checks and double checks the documents, and is not given to flights of fancy. I would rely completely on the accuracy of any information Ruth found for me.
NR – New Jersey