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4 February 2012 - Clermont County Chapter, OGS - War of 1812. In remembrance of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, past-president Ken Wilson will discuss the War of 1812 and the research he undertook to identify an ancestor who served in the War. 1 p.m. Doris Wood Library, 180 South 3rd Street, Batavia, Ohio.
5 February 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - Program – “Buckeye Confederates” presented by John Morgan, Sons of the Confederacy. 2:00pm. Newark Library, 101 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
11 February 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Workshop: "Family History Sources at Columbus Metropolitan Library." Call 614-645-2275 to register. 10 a.m. - noon. Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
13 February 2012 - Williams County Chapter, OGS - A DVD on Ellis Island will be presented. Jane Kelly will have many interesting books about Ellis Island that you may browse through. You may bring you own cooked popcorn and beverage. Just like a night at the movies. 6:30 p.m. West Annex, Bryan Public Library, Bryan, Ohio.
14 February 2012 - Geauga County Chapter, OGS - "History of Chardon," by Bill Jackson. 7 p.m. Chardon Library, 110 East Park Street, Chardon, Ohio.
15 February 2012 - Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS - “Genealogical Roundtable and Evening Help Session,” 6:30 p.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio.
15 February 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - DNA-Genetic Genealogy Interest Group: Topic: "DNA Basics" 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Board Room 3rd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OHio.
16 February 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Refreshments at 6:30; meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, Ohio.
18 February 2012 - Union County Chapter, OGS - Genealogy Bingo followed by Brick Walls, group participation. 10 a.m. Marysville Public Library, 231 S Plum Street, Marysville, Ohio.
18 February 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Finding and Using Deeds in Your Genealogical Research: Location Isn't Everything." by Chris Staats. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
21 February 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Show, Tell & Brag of Your Family Keepsakes," members/public. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
25 February 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Workshop: "A Trip Through Time with the Census." 10 a.m. - noon. Call 614-297-2510 to register. Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
29 February - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - African American Interest Group; Topic: "Share Your Civil War Ancestors." 6 - 8 p.m. Carnegie Room 2nd Fl, Columbus Metro Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio.
3 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Field trip to the OGS library. Call 614-871-2110 to place your name on the list and receive further information. , Columbus, Ohio.
3 March 2012 - Clermont County Chapter, OGS - First Families and Settlers and Builders Program. Set a new genealogical goal for the year! Learn about these lineage programs and local resources for obtaining the required records. Obtain forms, ask questions, seek advice, and view sample applications. 1 p.m. Doris Wood Library, 180 South 3rd Street, Batavia, Ohio.
4 March 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - Program –"Citing your Sources" Presented by Deborah Lichtner Deal, Trustee, Ohio Genealogical Society. . 2:00pm. Newark Library, 101 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
10 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Workshop: "Genealogy Forum" with panel discussion. Call 614-645-2275 to register. 10 a.m. - noon. Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
13 March 2012 - Geauga County Chapter, OGS - "Memories of Crystal Beach Park, Vermillion, OH," by Sandra Mueller (granddaughter of the founders). 7 p.m. Chardon Library, 110 East Park Street, Chardon, Ohio.
17 March 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Sailing Into the Sunset: Tips for Finding Your Ancestors on Passenger Lists," by Elissa Scalise Powell. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
20 March 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "A Civil War Program," by David Brockway. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
21 March 2012 - Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS - "Favorite Genealogical Websites Demo with Jim Denham and John Noble." 6:30 p.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio.
21 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - "Online DNA Genealogy Resources" 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Board Room 3rd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio.
24 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy seminar. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Board Room 3rd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio.
24 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Workshop: "Getting the Most from Online Sources." Call 614-297-2510 to register. 10 a.m. - noon. Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
26 March 2012 - Jefferson County Chapter, OGS - "How Crazy We We? A Look Back in Time at Mental Illness," by Gail Komar. 6:30 p.m. LDS Church, Powells Lane, Wintersville, Ohio.
28 March 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - African American Interest Group; Topic: Organization of Church Records. 6 - 8 p.m. Second Baptist Church, 186 N 17th Street, Columbus, Ohio.
4 April 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - "Rubbing a Tombstone," by Barbara Howison. 7 p.m. Conference Room at 3378 Park Street, Grove City, Ohio.
10 April 2012 - Geauga County Chapter, OGS - "Finding Your Female ancestors," by Amy Kenneley. 7 p.m. Chardon Library, 110 East Park Street, Chardon, Ohio.
12-14 April 2012 - Ohio Genealogical Society - OGS Annual Conference. Intercontinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio.
13 April 2012 - Williams County Chapter, OGS - A Friday Lock-In will be held at the Bryan Public Library, West Annex from 4-8:30pm. Admission is by reservation only. Call Jane Kelly at 419.636.6734 to make your reservations. Cost will be $3.00 for member and $5.00 for non-members to help with the cost of pizza. Bring your own beverage, . West Annex, Bryan Public Library, Bryan, Ohio.
17 April 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "How to Join Lineage Societies," by Margaret Cheney. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
21 April 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "More Problem Solving." Not sure where to look next? Staring at Brickwalls? We’ll share some methodology tips to help move forward. Bring a problem or question, we’ll have an open discussion to address specific problems. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
21 April 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Workshop: "Understanding the Probate Process." Call 614-2979-2510 to register. 10 a.m. - noon. Ohio History Center, 800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.
25 April 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - African American Interest Group; Topic: "Voter REgistration and City Directories." 6 - 8 p.m. 3rd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio.
5 May 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Tour of cemetery at 11 a.m. Will be able to do our own tombstone rubbings. Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.
14 May 2012 - Williams County Chapter, OGS - James Jackson from Battle Creek, MI, will talk about finding a productive genealogy summer. 6:30 p.m. West Annex, Bryan Public Library, Bryan, Ohio.
15 Mary 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Where to Find the Sources to Apply to Lineage Societies," by Marleen Applegate. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
19 May 2012 - East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society - All Day Seminar with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, acclaimed genealogist. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See website for details and registration. Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County, 5700 W Canal Rd, Bldg B, Valley View, Ohio.
19 May 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Cemetery Invasion." Location to be determined. Kelly Holderbaum, Cemetery Chair, will lead us to one of the local cemeteries where we will read the stones in the cemetery or a portion of the cemetery. Instructions and materials will be provided. Our work will provide the information for new publications by our Chapter. Bring your lunch, lawn chair, wear comfortable shoes and come enjoy the day!! Check website for time and location.. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
11 June 2012 - Williams County Chapter, OGS - Our Twenty Ninth Annual Banquet. First Families will be honored and the board members will be presented. Our guest speaker will be a guest of Rev. Dale Kern, George Winter, a pioneer painter of the Pottawatomie and Miami Indians of northwest Ohio. The location will be announced later.. , Bryan, Ohio.
11 June 2012 - Jefferson County Chapter, OGS - "Disaster on the Ohio. The Collision of the Scioto and the Lomas near Mingo," by Judy Schmidt. 6:30 p.m. LDS Church, Powells Lane, Wintersville, Ohio.
14-16 June 2012 - Palatines to America - Researching German-speaking genealogy? Come to Palatines to America Annual Conference. German Research: Methodology and Technology. Two experts to share their knowledge: Warren Bittner and Michael John Neill. Full information: www.palam.org. , Indianapolis, Indiana.
16 June 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Deeds and Why You Should Love Them," by Julie Wilson. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
19 June 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Ashland BPW-Ashland Business and Professional Women," by Karen McCready. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
21 July 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "The Painless Autobiography," by Judy Davis. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
11 August 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - The Special Collections Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are pleased to present the free day-long program "Discovering Your Civil War Ancestors" on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Main Library Auditorium at 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326. Join us for presentations by local researcher and reenactor John P. Gurnish and Certified Genealogist, lecturer and writer Amy Johnson Crow. Program Schedule: 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions 9:45 – 10:45 Summit County in the Civil War, John P. Gurnish 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:00 Researching Ohio Civil War Ancestors, Amy Johnson Crow 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 – 2:00 For Benefit of the Soldier: Civil War Fraternal Organizations, Amy Johnson Crow 2:00 – 2:15 Break 2:15 – 3:15 Researching Your Civil War Ancestors Online, Amy Johnson Crow 3:15 – 3:30 Break 3:30 – 4:30 State and Local Records for Civil War Research, Amy Johnson Crow Parking is free in the High-Market Parking Deck. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330-643-9030 or speccollections@akronlibrary.org. Visit us on the web at http://sc.akronlibrary.org/.. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
21 August 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Sweet Shop to Lawyer's: Kastan's Bldg History," by Howard Glick. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
5-6 September 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Research trip to Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Your choice whether to stay for the day or overnight; car pooling will be available. , Columbus, Ohio.
10 September 2012 - Jefferson County Chapter, OGS - "Immigration into Jefferson County," by Flora Ver Stratten-Merrin. 6:30 p.m. LDS Church, Powells Lane, Wintersville, Ohio.
15 September 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Gum-Dipped: A Daughter Remembers Rubber Town," by Dr. Joyce Dyer, daughter of Thomas William Coyne who was employed by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for thirty-seven years. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
18 September 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Men of Erie: Ashland Railroaders 1860-1930," by Bill Snyder. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
16 October 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Union Town: Part IV," by Rita Bone Kopp. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
20 October 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Lineage Society Applications," by Kelly Holderbaum. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
10 November 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "From Slavery to Freedom: The Underground Railroad," by Debbie Abbott. Annual Banquet. Location to be determined.. Akron-Summit County LibraryMain Auditorium, 60 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio.