Deb Kitko, MLS, PLCGS will present "Writing Your Family Narrative". After all that family research you've been doing for what seems like an eternity, it is time to stop procrastinating and write your story. In her presentation, Deb will lead you through this process. A business meeting will follow. The program will be held in […]
The Firelands Genealogical Society (OGS) invites our chapter members to this VIRTUAL meeting with Melissa Barker, Archivist, who will show us how to Preserve Family Records Like a Professional! All paid members will receive an email Zoom link to the meeting.
We are inviting OGS Chapter leadership to join us for a OGS Chapter Zoom Meeting with OGS Board Members and OGS Staff. We look forward to seeing you there.
Scott Power, the Ohio History Hunter, presents "Ohio's Lost Graves." This presentation will focus on the research and field work needed to locate, recover and preserve the graves forgotten by time. Public is welcome. There is no fee. For more info, email [email protected]
Scott Power, the Ohio History Hunter, presents "Ohio's Lost Graves." This presentation will focus on the research and field work needed to locate, recover and preserve the graves forgotten by time. Public is welcome. No fee. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Rd. Westlake, OH Contact: [email protected]
A presentation titled Social Trends, the Census, and Your Family: 1920-1950 by Shelley Bishop will be offered via Zoom. The period between 1920 and 1950 was one of widespread change in America. Census records, when interpreted in the context of historical, social, and economic trends, offer a peek into how individual families lived during these […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
Finding Your 19th Century Ancestors on Fold3 by Brian Rhinehart This is a hybrid meeting. Contact [email protected] for a link to the meeting.
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, 2209 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. The subject will be “Piles, Piles Everywhere! Let’s Get Our Research Organized!” Nancy Pickens will share different ideas to organize your genealogy research. A video from Genealogy TV will be included in the presentation […]
Lauren Kuntzman, librarian and professional genealogist will present, "Introduction to Online Research in Alsace-Lorraine". This talk will provide an overview of online archives for departments within Alsace-Lorraine, examples of available records, and tips for making sense of the documents.
Sandra Beane Milton presents "Ten Commandments of Family Group Sheets" Register at http://www.gcgsoh.org and click on Programs and Links, then select the venue you wish to attend, Chardon or Zoom to register.
Consider all the planning and steps involved before your research visit so you can be successful. Trinity Lutheran Church, 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH.
Dan Bravard will present "Cemetery Calisthenics" including his experience working with the website BillionGraves. A business meeting will follow. Public welcome.
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, short business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the program: webinar on colonial immigration by Beth Foulk. All are welcome.
Discounts for early registration ends today! This is also the LAST DAY FOR REFUNDS IN WRITING.
The OGS recently improved its online events calendar to better facilitate OGS Chapters, Genealogical Groups, and Libraries to post their genealogy or family history events directly into the calendar. OGS Webmaster Lili McCutchan and OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier will guide participants through the process and explain how to use this updated feature. The webinar […]
Overview of the Hancock Historical Museum Archives and research time to follow. All are welcome for the overview but there is a limit of 25 for research. So, registration is required for research via the society email [email protected] Please include your name, email or phone number and research subject. Items will be pulled ahead of […]
March 21st Meeting - Kelli Bergheimer presenting "Family Tree Software Options" email Tammy Pelton to receive a link to attend virtually. [email protected]
Christina Drain will present "Turning Research into Family Stories." Business meeting will follow the presentation. This will be a hybrid event, on Zoom and in person. Guests are welcome. Contact [email protected] or a zoom invitation.
Introduction to the basics of genealogy followed by a tour of the MCCOGS Family History Center
Join Janet Walker and Janet Rhodebeck as they take us on a trip through time to see clothing our ancestors wore. Meeting is in the Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex (downstairs).
Monthly meeting of the Wayne County Genealogical Society. Program: "If Walls Could Talk" by Christine Drain. This is a hybrid event. For those wishing to attend via BlueJeans, please email [email protected]
“Help I’m Adopted! Finding Your Biological Family Using DNA” will be the topic at the Firelands Genealogical Society meeting on Monday, March 27th, at 7 PM. The speaker, Dana Ann Palmer, CG, CGL, will come to us from her Warren County home via Zoom, and will entertain questions afterward at our in person gathering at […]
The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce the first of four webinars for forensic genealogists and the genealogical community at large. On March 28th CAFG will present Juli Whitaker’s lecture, Forensic Genealogy. Have you ever wondered what type of work forensic genealogists do? In this webinar you will get […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society is once again offering Librarian’s Day at the Samuel D. Isaly Library in Bellville, Ohio. The theme of this year’s program is “Back to Basics” with presentations for librarians about how they can assist their patrons with conducting genealogical research in their own libraries. Additionally, attendees will tour the OGS Samuel […]
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Ohio Genealogical Society Writing Contests
OGN Contest 1 July – 30 September
OGSQ Contest 1 September – 31 December
OGS is sponsoring its genealogical writing contest to reward amateur and professional genealogical authorship and to help fill the pages of its renowned journals with articles.
Prizes range from $25 – $100. Full Writing Contest Details
PLEASE NOTE: All Lineage Society applications are due Nov 30!