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 a WWII Army Air Corp veteran. Memorabilia from several sources will be displayed. The event is held at the Chardon Library 110 E Park St. […]
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 pm, followed by the program on DNA with Amanda Reno. All are welcome.
After a short business meeting, the Lake County Genealogical Society will virtually present Jane Rollins with her topic of "Sensitive Subjects in Genealogy: How Much to Reveal, How Much to Conceal".
Regular monthly meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Chapter OGS/Genealogical Society
"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 relationships, overseas birthplaces, and other residences and religious lives. From the co-author of the acclaimed book How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church […]
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 (corner of Lenwood and W. Mulberry). Select from a wide variety of Holiday goodies for $6 per pound. Stock up for the Holidays! If you […]
“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 researcher, will show how to explore land patents and deeds, historical maps, tax records, and more to piece together a timeline of ownership, from the […]
Saturday, January 6, 2024 Was my Will Smith in the Civil War? (Program) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Meeting Use the information in your emailed invitation to meet via your telephone or device. Presenter: Brian Rhinehart Over 10% of the US population fought in the Civil War in the 1860’s. Using (mostly) free resources, […]
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 meticulously unraveled the intriguing details of his life. Out of curiosity, she began researching this random Civil War soldier and discovered he was a Captain […]
This presentation by Noel Poirier highlights how the Ohio Genealogical Society meets its mission of serving its members, chapters, and the public. Additionally, the presentation provides an insight into the organization's vision for the future. All monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are free and open to the public. […]
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 SR 19), north of Fremont. The program will be a You Tube video by Family Search titled “The tired, the poor, and the huddled masses: […]
We will tour the Hancock County Courthouse located in Findlay, OH. The tour will include an emphasis on the Auditor's Office and Recorder's Office to assist in house history or ancestor property research.*** Please arrive early to ensure you are through security before 2:00 PM.
Amber Oldenburg will be presenting the following session "True Grit and Determination Finding Your Female Ancestor". If you are interested in receiving the Zoom link please contact the chapter by 3 PM on Jan 16th via email at [email protected].
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7 pm, followed by the program with Michael Johnson of the Fairfield Heritage Association on Black History in Lancaster. All are welcome.
The Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America German Genealogy Forum Series resumes Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, as a FREE ZOOM only event. Shelley Bishop, Trustee on the Ohio Chapter of the Palatines to America Board, will speak on Researching Your Revolutionary Roots. This talk is free, and we hope to see […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society is meeting January 25, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Morley Public Library in Painesville. This meeting will be a hybrid gathering with an on-line speaker who will be available on Zoom. Following our business meeting our guest speaker, Denise E. Cross, a certified genealogist, will be presenting her program […]
Virtual Meeting Presenter: Eric Migdal This is part 1 of a two-part program. The program highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family, using a few of the presenter’s DNA matches. Eric will show how to use information found on family trees and researching the facts to expand your […]
This class will help anyone thinking of researching their family tree the basics. This will be a brief introduction to research habits, constructing a tree and where to find resources, both free and with subscriptions.
The Internet Archive is not just the Wayback Machine! It also contains audio, movies, images, software, maps, and texts. In this presentation, our speaker Carla Cegielski will talk about all the things you can do in the online Internet Archive and will offer search strategies for accessing its genealogical treasures. All monthly meetings of the […]
The Sandusky County Kin Hunters will meet on Sunday, February 11 , 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. Gayle Mehling will talk about Cemetery symbolisms and their meanings.
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, short business meeting at 7 pm, followed by the webinar program on "Proven ways to find your immigrant ancestors". All are welcome. Visit our website for a video […]
The meeting will include vote for 2024 officers, review of By-Laws updates, and Sharing will be the program. Bring a new genealogy find or information on a source you discovered or your favorite heirloom.
Scott Norwick will be presenting "Ashland County in the 1950 Census Insights-and Discoveries". You are interested in receiving the Zoom link for this meeting please contact the chapter via email at [email protected].
An in-person conference will be held on Saturday, 24 February 2024, at the Leesburg, Florida Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our speaker will be Tamara Hallo. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Please email [email protected] for a registration form.
Do you have family ancestry from Ireland? A lot of us do! Join Anne Kunze as she shares pictures from her recent Ireland trip. Maybe you'll find a connection to your family, too!
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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!