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SUMMARY:Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Expanding My Family Tree with AncestryDNA” presented by Jane Gramlich
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/cuyahoga-valley-genealogical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Independence Civic Center\, 6363 Selig Boulevard\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
ORGANIZER;CN="Cuyahoga Valley Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:gemaj2@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T203000
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SUMMARY:Lorain County Chapter - Discover Your Scottish Roots: Free Online Presentation on History\, Geography\, and Records
DESCRIPTION:The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet virtually on February 9 at 7:00 p.m. \nStephen Wendt\, will present “Explore Scottish History and Geography and Online Sites in the Pursuit of Scottish Records.” Using a case-study approach\, the program will highlight numerous examples that participants may be able to apply to their own genealogical research. \nStephen Wendt\, MLIS\, of Roots Quest\, is a professional genealogist\, speaker\, instructor\, and writer. He regularly presents on a wide range of genealogical topics at the international\, national\, state\, and local levels. \nThis free Zoom program is open to the public\, and guests are welcome.\nTo receive the Zoom link\, email meetings@loraincoogs.org.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/discover-your-scottish-roots-free-online-presentation-on-history-geography-and-records/
LOCATION:Virtual Only
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
ORGANIZER;CN="Lorain County Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:contact@loraincoogs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
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CREATED:20260107T131519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T131519Z
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SUMMARY:Geauga County Genealogical Society - Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations
DESCRIPTION:This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary: Ohio Works Innovation & Industry. \nThis is a ZOOM only program \n“Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations” led by Alan Jones\, a retired computer software engineer\, began genealogy research with a hand-cranked microfilm reader. Now\, he tests new FamilySearch features and genealogy software programs\, indexes records and volunteers at the Kirtland Family Search Center. \nDon’t let technology scare you away from family research. The latest innovations actually make family research easier and more fun\, if Alan Jones is your guide! Bring your questions. \nThere will be a short business meeting at 7:00pm with the program to follow. You will need to pre-register through the Chardon Public Library (geaugalibrary.libcal.com) or the GCGS website\, under Programs. You will receive a link in order to join the program. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/geauga-county-genealogical-society-using-ai-and-other-genealogy-innovations/
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T214004
CREATED:20260112T115921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202524Z
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SUMMARY:Warren County Chapter - "Busting Through Brick Walls by Understanding County Boundaries" presented by Dana Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes your ancestors didn’t move\, but the county lines did! Learn how to find your ancestors’ land\, court\, and census records even though the boundaries have changed. Online historical maps will also be shown.\n_____\nDana Palmer has been a certified genealogist (CG) since 2009 and a certified genealogical lecturer (CGL) since 2019. She has been a genealogy instructor at Sinclair Community College since 2010. Dana has spoken at national\, state\, and local genealogy events and conferences including RootsTech\, NGS\, FGS\, and frequently at OGS (Ohio). She specializes in lineage society applications\, publishing family books\, Midwestern research – specifically Ohio\, but also has experience in Germany\, Denmark\, and the U.K. Dana is also employed by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants on their Silver book team. She has over 41 years of experience in family history work and has received numerous awards for her books and volunteer efforts. Dana joined her first lineage society at age 20 and belongs to several lineage societies\, including the International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers (ISDUP)\, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)\, National Society United States Daughters of 1812 (USD 1812)\, and Colonial Dames. In addition to her career in genealogy\, Dana has a bachelor’s degree in math education to teach high school mathematics.\nFor more information about Dana\, please visit her website: http://www.treasuredlineage.com/\n_____\nThis presentation is open to the public and everyone is welcome!\nZoom invitations are sent to those on our email list; sign up at the bottom of any website page.\nhttps://www.wcgsohio.org \nFor more information\, please contact WCGS at 513-695-1144 or wcgsoh@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/busting-through-brick-walls-by-understanding-county-boundaries-presented-by-dana-palmer/
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society
DESCRIPTION:Randy Rucker will be speaking on Gibbs Battery L\, First Ohio Light Artillery.\nRandy is the Commander of the Portsmouth Ohio Gibb’s Battery L and Commander of the Camp Vienna Chapter of the Son’s of Union Veterans of the Civil War.\nGibbs Battery (Battery L\, 1st Ohio Light Artillery) was a notable Civil War artillery unit\, famous for its critical action at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2-3\, 1863\, on the north slope of Little Round Top\, defending the Union left flank against Confederate attacks. Recruited in Portsmouth\, Ohio\, they served with distinction\, earning their “Gibbs Battery” nickname and having a monument at Gettysburg marking their heroic stand\, where they held their position under heavy fire\, as detailed in Captain F.C. Gibbs’ reports.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/scioto-county-chapter-of-the-ohio-genealogy-society/
LOCATION:Scioto County Public Library\, 1220 Gallia Street\, Portsmouth\, 45662\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Library Event,OGS Chapters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scioto County Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:sccogs1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
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SUMMARY:Montgomery County OGS - Immigration - Ports of Entry with Christine Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Although 70% of the 47 million people who immigrated to the U.S between 1607 and 1990 entered through the Port of New York\, Christine Cohen will stress how important it is to consider all ports of entry when researching your ancestors. She will review websites and other resources to locate clues to finding the correct port of entry. \nContact publicity@mcc-ogs.org for the Zoom link. \nMonthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter OGS are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors!
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/montgomery-county-ogs-immigration-ports-of-entry-with-christine-cohen/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library\, 215 E 3rd Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:publicity@mcc-ogs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County OGS Chapter meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Genealogical Society\, Fairfield County Chapter meeting is February 19\, 2026\, at the Genealogical Research Library\, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm\, business meeting at 7:00 pm\, followed by the program by Bruce Babcock on F airfield County Mills. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/fairfield-county-ogs-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Genealogical Research Library\, 503 Lenwood Drive\, Lancaster\, OH\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:chapter@fairfieldgenealogy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
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CREATED:20251209T114754Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Conference of the Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Annual Conference of the Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be held on Saturday\, 22 February 2026\, at the Leesburg Public Library in Leesburg\, Florida. Our speaker will be Thomas S. Neel.
URL:https://www.ogs.org/event/2026-annual-conference-of-the-florida-chapter-of-the-ohio-genealogical-society/
LOCATION:Leesburg Public Library\, Leesburg\, FL\, 100 E. Main St.\, Leesburg\, 34738\, United States
CATEGORIES:OGS Chapters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Chapter%2C OGS":MAILTO:flchapterogs@gmail.com
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