| Saturday, 19 April |
| 6:30am-10:00am |
| NOTE: A hot breakfast buffet will be available from 6:30 to 10:00am
on Friday and Saturday in the Sheraton Hotel. To assure availability, please use the order form and pay in advance. |
| 8:00am-8:45am |
| S-1 |
OGS Chapter Officers Meeting
Are you an officer of an OGS Chapter? Come to this session to meet with OGS President E. Paul
Morehouse, Jr. and other OGS board members to discuss, share and ask questions about the inner
workings of OGS and how it supports its chapters. All attendees welcome. |
| 9:00am-10:00am |
| S-2 |
Uncommonly Good Records in Ohio's Common Pleas Court - Tacy A. Lewis
Discover the underused records in Common Pleas Court, including Chancery and Partition suits, Supreme
Court records, Order Books, Naturalizations and others. |
| S-3 |
Important German Reference and Research Tools - Larry O. Jensen
Using periodicals, periodical indexes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies, surname books,
bibliographies and other research tools to resolve research problems. |
| S-4 |
It's Easier Than You Think: Correctly Citing Your Sources - Diane VanSkiver Gagel
This lecture will cover the basics on how to cite genealogical sources, both real and online, as well as compiling a
bibliography for an article or family history book. |
| S-5 |
Researching Midwestern River People - Paula Stuart-Warren
Some stayed in one place, others living or working on or near rivers were nomadic. Learn about the methodology, records, and
special collections throughout the Midwest for compiling their life history. |
| S-6 |
Digitally Planning Your Research Trip - Michael John Neill
Preparing for your trip is more than printing out group charts and hitting the road. See firsthand the many online and
offline ways your computer can help before you ever leave your home. |
| S-7 |
Finding Ancestral Migrations in Federal Records - Jean Nudd
From places of birth listed on census records to payment records for Federal military pensions, information on
migration is readily available in Federal records, if you know where to look! |
| 10:30am-11:30am |
| S-8 |
Pre-1800 Church Records: The Content Varies Depending Upon the Denomination - F. Edward Wright
Content and availability of the church records of the 17th and 18th century. They often go well beyond dates of birth, death
and marriages. |
| S-9 |
Methods for Identifying German Origins of American Immigrants - Michael D. Lacopo
If all you know from conventional records is "Germany" as a place of origin, this lecture will help you mine
other resources to locate WHERE in Germany your ancestor came from. |
| S-10 |
Using Maps in Genealogical Research - Jeffrey Alan Bockman
How maps can help explain records and how to find them: rural historical atlases and plat maps; urban Sanborn
Fire Insurance and panoramic maps; migration, topographical, other maps. |
| S-11 |
A New Era of Collections and Services at Fort Wayne's Genealogy Center - Curt B. Witcher
Discover the wealth of resources (some with remote access) available at the new Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana –
one of the largest genealogy research libraries in the US. |
| S-12 |
Digital Photo Restoration Basics: Flatbed Scanning - Eric C. Basir
Efficient techniques for scanning various types of documents and photos with a flatbed scanner. Filters, software
and other related issues will be covered during this specialized demonstration. |
| S-13 |
Iron Rails Across America - Patricia Walls Stamm
Iron rails were laid. Locomotives gushed steam as they crossed the great American landscape. Railroads moved
people and products west into newly formed American states. Learn about the various railroads, their records, and
where to locate them. |
| 12:00pm-2:15pm |
| S-14 |
OGS Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Menu: Cheese broccoli soup, salami, ham, and turkey on caraway rye with lettuce, tomato, cheddar
cheese, and Dijon mustard, potato chips, apple pie
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 open to all for an additional fee; not included in conference registration. |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| S-15 |
The US Federal Government: 13 Underutilized Resources - Paula Stuart-Warren
It’s not just census and pension records! Millions of pages of other federal records contain genealogical gold:
names, dates, places, and relationships. Learn about these other records, finding aids, access, and locations. |
| S-16 |
Sources Used in Resolving Intermediate to Advanced German Research Problems - Larry O. Jensen
Understanding the process of pedigree analysis in order to extend pedigree lines. Case studies are used to
explain intermediate to advanced German research procedures. |
| S-17 |
Pig Blood in the Snow: Court Records Can Solve Problems - Michael John Neill
This lecture will discuss three extended examples where court records were essential to solving a
genealogical problem. Learn how to analyze and organize the materials in a court case file. |
| S-18 |
The River's in Your Blood: A Beginner's Guide to River Genealogy - M'Lissa Y. Kesterman
An introduction to steamboat history and terminology, with suggestions and resources for researching ancestors
associated with steamboating on America’s inland rivers. |
| S-19 |
I Had My DNA Tested: Now What? - Ugo Alessandro Perego
An overview of online and printed resources available to individuals who want to get the most out of their DNA test:
learning tools, searchable databases, and haplogroup predictors. Should I share my genetic profile with others? |
| S-20 |
Migration Trails to the Ohio - Peggy Clemens Laurtizen
Focus on different groups that migrated to the newly-formed Ohio country and how the land was divided up
as people began to settle. We will study these trails, as well as circumstances that brought people here. |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| S-21 |
They Went West: Researching Colonial and Territorial Records - Diane VanSkiver Gagel
Discover the colonial and territorial records that give insight into the lives of our pioneer ancestors through an
overview of what records are available and the type of information we can glean from these records. |
| S-22 |
Tricks of the Trade for Tracking Down Germans - Dorothy A. Boyd-Bragg
Don’t worry about the language differences. Worry about dating conventions, naming patterns, surname
shifts, union church records, and passenger records. That’s where the answers are. |
| S-23 |
Rub-A-Dub-Dub: Occupations in Our Family Tub - Patricia Walls Stamm
Occupational records are often overlooked and underutilized. Discover the variety of records that can enhance your family research. |
| S-24 |
The Kentucky History Collection of the Kenton County Public Library - Elaine M. Kuhn
The Kenton County Public Library houses one of the largest collections of Kentucky history and genealogy materials in
the nation. This presentation will outline its wealth of resources and how to access them. |
| S-25 |
Navigating Ancestry.com: Tricks, Tips and Techniques - Judith M. Freed
The online databases of Ancestry.com contain the web’s largest collection of searchable historical records. You will
learn special tricks, tips and techniques that will help you find genealogical treasures on this website. |
| S-26 |
Four Early Wars: How They Affected When and Where Your Early Ohio Ancestors Settled - Tacy A. Lewis
Discover how the French & Indian War, Lord Dunmore’s War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 laid the groundwork for the settlement of Ohio
and directly affected migration patterns. |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| S-27 |
First Families of Ohio Banquet
Menu: Spring mix salad, roast stuffed chicken breast (mushroom duxells) with carmelized onion pan gravy,
seasoned rice and vegetables, New York style cheesecake with strawberry sauce.
OGS members who prove direct descent from those who settled in Ohio before December 31, 1820 may apply for
admission to First Families of Ohio. Applicants who have proven their descent by December 31, 2007 will receive their
certificates and medals at the First Families of Ohio banquet.
Meal open to all for an additional fee; not included in conference registration. |
