OGS Trustee Deborah Deal will present a class on the "Value of Church Records in Your Genealogical Research". This class will be held at the Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet via Zoom beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Bill Eddleman titled "This Indenture Made This...-Finding […]
Online Ancestry trees can be a mixed bag of tricks. How can you use the trees on ancestry.com safely and effectively in your paper trail and DNA trail genealogy research? […]
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
This is an in-person event presented by Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metropark's Historian/Archivist. The opening of the Ohio and Erie Canal created an economic boom for entrepreneurs and Ohio farmers to […]
The Dayton Metro Library provides a wealth of genealogical and historical information. As with all libraries and archives, the Dayton Metro Library's genealogy collection is constantly updated. In this presentation, […]
Daniel Horowitz tells us how to Follow the clues to historical records in various collections on MyHeritage—and hone valuable skills you can apply to your own research!
Justin Crawfis will talk about navigating www.familysearch.org.
Daniel Horowitz will present "The Funny Side of Genealogy". Laugh a little with Mr. Horowitz as he shares some of the more bizarre techniques and resources he's utilized as a […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter, meeting will be Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at […]
The Firelands Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting and awards dinner on Monday, April 22nd, at 6:00 PM at the Norwalk Elks Lodge #730, 2949 St. Rt. 250, Norwalk. […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will be meeting via Zoom on April 25th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who is working on their family tree or is interested in historical […]
Were your ancestors royalty or members of the working class? Were they rich or barely surviving? Whoever they were, we need to preserve their memory. This program will discuss a […]
"AI Technology and Genealogy" will be presented by Thomas MacEntee, author and genealogy expert at the May OGS meeting. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy […]
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
This is an overview of DNA basics. The 5 DNA testing companies will be discussed as a guide to choosing the one which is appropriate for you. This in-person event […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society-Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 […]
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present an overview of the many resources available to the public in the Genealogy and Reference Department. The meeting will […]
The Society will celebrate our 45th Anniversary of being a Chapter of OGS.
Quarterly meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS. This meeting will be held at the Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E Main St. in McConnelsville.
Susan Matthews, member of the Marion Area Genealogical Society will discuss genealogical research methods and information sources gained through a long history of genealogical research. Society members and non-members are […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will be meeting via Zoom on May 30th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who is working on their family tree or is interested in historical […]
Join the Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and Calvary Cemetery on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for the second of four tours scheduled for 2024. These tours are […]
In how many genealogical societies are you a member? With so many ancestors in different locations, how can you mine genealogical society newsletters and membership benefits to find more about […]
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
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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!