Events Calendar

Richland County Genealogical Society Meeting

The Ohio Genealogical Society 611 State Rte 97 W, Bellville, OH, United States

We will be showing scans of slides from the Paul White Collection of postcards and photos of "The Mansfield of Yesteryear."

Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

Sutter Roush Room 23 E. Main St., Shelby, United States

Aaron Turner, M.Ed., M.L.I.S. will share his passion of returning stranded and orphaned photographs, letters, and other mementos to family members. Over the last 15 years, he has sent over […]

Hancock County Chapter, OGS, Regular Meeting

Findlay Hancock County Public Library Blanchard Room 206 Broadway, Findlay, OH, United States

Justin Crawfis with give an update on new items and resources at the Findlay Hancock County Public Library. We will vote on 2024 officers and a revised By-laws. 2024 dues […]

Free

Fairfield County Chapter Meeting

Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United States

The Ohio Genealogical Society/Fairfield Chapter meeting will be on Thursday October 19, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at […]

Free

Lake County Genealogical Society

Virtual

After a short business meeting our speaker, Linda Worsham, will present the topic of "Cluster Genealogy to Search for Maiden Names".

Richland County Genealogical Society Meeting

The Ohio Genealogical Society 611 State Rte 97 W, Bellville, OH, United States

Ronny Echelberger will give us an update on his cemetery work in Richland County.

The Legacy of David Lockard Cockley: Father of Industrialism

Sutter Roush Room 23 E. Main St., Shelby, United States

Christina Yetzer Drain and Marie Demer Rader will delve into the remarkable life and achievements of David Lockard Cockley, fondly known as the "Father of Industrialism in Shelby." This engaging […]

Lorain County Chapter Program “Being Creative at the Library”

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Retired librarian, Sandee Ruth will present the program "Being Creative at the Library" on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. This talk will feature non-traditional items or the "Library […]

Free

Geauga County Chapter Program – Military Records, WWI and WWII

Chardon Library 110 E Park St., Chardon, United States

In-person presentation with Cheryl McClellan discussing various military records and how to access them and Marcia Owen, using a case study, will describe her research to tell the story of […]

Free

Fairfield County Chapter Meeting

Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United States

The Ohio Genealogical Society/Fairfield Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, business meeting at 7:00 […]

Free

WCGS Chapter Meeting and Program by Sunny Jane Morton

"Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church" presented by Sunny Jane Morton. U.S. church records of many denominations can reveal ancestor’s vital events, family […]

Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United States

The Fairfield Chapter of OGS "Annual Holiday Cookie Walk" is Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster […]

Lorain County Chapter – Ohio Genealogy Program

Virtual
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“If These Walls Could Talk” will be a presentation at the December 11 virtual meeting of the Ohio Genealogical Society – Lorain County Chapter.  Christina Yetzer Drain, genealogy and history […]

free

Lorain County Chapter

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us as we delve into the fascinating story of Wells Waite Miller, a forgotten Civil War hero. Kelly Boyer Sagert, a local author, playwright, historical blogger, and researcher, has […]

Sandusky County Kin Hunters: U. S. Immigration

Sandusky Township House 2209 Oak Harbor Rd, Freemont, OH, United States

The next Sandusky County Kin Hunters meeting will be on Sunday, January 14, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N […]

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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!