| Saturday, 14 April |
| 8:00am-9:00am |
| S-1 |
OHS Land Office Records - Tom Rieder
Did your ancestor buy land from the U.S. or receive a Revolutionary War bounty? Discover where public land offices were
located in Ohio and what records were kept. |
| S-2 |
Quaker Migration: An Analysis of Movement - Craig R. Scott
Quaker communities formed in Ohio and farther south. Discover reasons for migration and the resulting paper trail
to help in your research. |
| S-3 |
Photo Restoration With Your Computer - Eric M. Basir
Various options for photo preservation, software and hardware, along with recommendations will be discussed. |
| S-4 |
Effective Use of the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center - Curt B. Witcher
Explore how to find the sources you need and access data to further your research in one of the nation’s leading family history facilities. |
| S-5 |
Artifacts That Make Your Ancestors Immortal - Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens
A discussion of the history of death artifacts, including memorial cards, gravestone epitaphs, obituaries, and death certificates. Customs surrounding death will be discussed, with an emphasis on the midwestern region. |
| S-6 |
Scottish Church Records - Paul Milner
Discover how to access, use and correctly interpret christening, marriage and burial registers of the Church of Scotland. Learn
what to do when your ancestor is not found. |
| 9:15am-10:15am |
| S-7 |
Hidden Resources at the OGS Library - Thomas Stephen Neel
The OGS Library is a tremendous resource for Ohio research. Learn about some of the fascinating resources you may not have known are available. |
| S-8 |
Finding Families in Penn's Woods - John T. Humphrey
Many early settlers came to Ohio from Pennsylvania. Discover some of the complexities of Pennsylvania research and the trail of records left behind. |
| S-9 |
Mitochondrial DNA, Ethnic Studies and Establishing DNA Surname Projects - James M. Freed
A discussion regarding DNA inheritance patterns, as well as testing companies, expenses and starting a surname project. |
| S-10 |
InterLibrary Loan and Digitized Books Online - George G. Morgan
Learn how to access contents of libraries’ non-circulating genealogical collections through InterLibrary Loan and how to locate digitized local and family histories on the Internet. |
| S-11 |
Timelines: Placing Your Heritage in Historical Perspective - Laura G. Prescott
Match historical events to an ancestor’s life, or synchronize one ancestor’s lifeevents to another by creating a graphic profi le and timeline. |
| S-12 |
Tracking Your Baptist Ancestors - Rev. Timothy Mohon
Missionaries and Primitives, African-Americans and Free Wills...aren’t they all Baptists? Get answers to tracking your Baptist ancestors. |
| 10:45am-11:45am |
| S-13 |
Finding Those Missing Buckeyes: The Ohio Company of Associates - Robert L. Keener
The earliest migrants avoided New York and traveled down the Ohio River to Marietta. Learn about their history and how to find them. |
| S-14 |
Genealogy Research in the Wolverine State - Kris W. Rzepczynski
An overview of the rich genealogical resources available at the Library of Michigan and other major libraries and archives across Michigan. |
| S-15 |
Google is Not the Only Game in Town - Julie Miller
Tired of using the same search engine with the same results? Learn about different types of search engines and how to select the right one for your genealogical research. |
| S-16 |
The Life and Death of William Jones: A Case Study of Early Ohio Records - Tacy A. Lewis
Researching a common surname in Ohio prior to 1840 is not impossible! See how various records can be utilized to the utmost. The truth is in the details. |
| S-17 |
The Importance of History and Geography - Peggy Clemens Lauritzen
No genealogist should ever attempt to solve a pedigree problem without first being equipped with a map of the locality and an understanding of the historical
fact that may have aff ected persons living in that locality. |
| S-18 |
Tips and Strategies for the African-American Researcher - Timothy N. Pinnick
Guidelines will be presented for conducting serious African-American research, along with the prudent and eff ective use of technology. |
| 12:00pm-2:15pm |
| S-19 |
OGS Annual Meeting
Menu: Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich with Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato, Potato Salad, Chips and Cookies
The OGS Annual Meeting provides the members of the Society a report of the past year, installs newly elected board members, recognizes Chapter anniversaries, and presents the winners of the OGS Fellows and Awards.
Meal not included in registration.
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| 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| S-20 |
Using OGS Databases - Brent Morgan
One of the many benefits of membership in OGS is their Web site containing an excellent assortment of databases. Learn
how to use these databases at home in your online research and preparing for a trip to Mansfield. |
| S-21 |
Hunting for Hoosiers: Strategies for Researching in Indiana - Curt B. Witcher
A good overview of resources and repositories for genealogists with ancestral trails through the Hoosier state. |
| S-22 |
Using Palm OS PDAs for Genealogy - Drew Smith
A laptop too much to carry around while doing your research? Learn how personal digital assistants can aid you on your genealogical research outings. |
| S-23 |
Finding Your Ancestors’ Parents - Dr. George K. Schweitzer
Learn ways to find the hidden trail of your ancestors' parents. |
| S-24 |
State and Territorial Censuses and Substitutes - Leland Meitzler
Don’t stop with just the U.S. Federal Census. New resources for state and territorial censuses, along with substitutes are now available. Explore what you can fi nd and how to access the details. |
| S-25 |
What Happens to German Immigrants Names? - Ernest Thode
German names are frequently changed by the persons themselves and all sorts of record keepers. Discover ways to work backwards from Americanized surnames to the given surnames. |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| S-26 |
Down Home in the Hills - Tacy A. Lewis
Examines the history, the settlement patterns and area resources for Southern Ohio research. |
| S-27 |
Kentucky Genealogical Research - Jana Sloan Broglin
Discover what records are available, as well as some of the major record repositories in the commonwealth of Kentucky. |
| S-28 |
GPS for Genealogists - Wallace D. Huskonen
Global Positioning Systems can be a very useful tool to a genealogist. Learn tips and hints for using this new technology when traveling to destinations of genealogical value. |
| S-29 |
My Ancestor the Farmer - Mark Lowe
Life as a farmer was a proud and honorable occupation with a rich heritage. Develop a profile of your farming ancestors and their community using available electronic and other resources. |
| S-30 |
Family History Gems: Century and Bicentennial Farm Programs - Paula Stuart-Warren
Imagine finding records detailing 100 or 200 years of ownership of a family farm in the U.S. or Canada. Learn what these records contain for the genealogists and where to find them. |
| S-31 |
Parishes, Priests and Signs of the Sacred: Catholic Church Records - Julie Miller
Catholic church records can provide information for periods when civil vital records do not exist. Find out the different types of records available and what you
can expect to find in them. |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| S-32 |
First Families of Ohio Banquet
Menu: Caesar Salad, Grilled Citrus Chicken and Bavarian Apple Pie
OGS members who are direct descendants of an individual who settled in the State of Ohio before 31 December 1820 my apply for admission to First Families of Ohio.
Applicants who have proven their descent by 31 December 2006 will receive their certificates and medals at this banquet.
Meal not included in registration. |
