Palatines to America German Genealogy Society Ohio Chapter invites you to a FREE ZOOM event on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM. Carol Swinehart will share what strategies work the best and how to learn to read church records. To register, email [email protected], and put "Ohio PALAM GFS" on the subject line.
The Sandusky County Kin Hunters Annual LOCK-IN in the Hayes Presidential Center Library at Spiegel Grove in Fremont will be on Sunday, Nov 12, 2023, 2 PM. This is a private event for Kin Hunters and guests. Head Librarian John Ransom will show us new acquisitions and we will have use of the library for […]
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.
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen will give a program called “Genealogy on the Go” at the Monday, November 27th, 7:00 pm meeting of the Firelands Genealogical Society at the Laning-Young Research Library, 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk. She suggests that if we leave the Internet world for just a second in our family history studies, we will find […]
Renowned genealogist Sunny Morton about her adventure floating down the Ohio River reliving the experience of ancestors in the early 1800s pioneering times. The presentation begins at 7pm following the 6:30 business meeting. Registration is required. Link will be sent upon registration. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net and choose Upcoming Events then Events Calendar and select Jan 9 […]
Bring your genealogical puzzles, brick walls problems, and hard-to-find ancestors. Attendees will brainstorm resources and methods to try to solve your research challenges! This meeting of the Medina County Genealogical Society is free and open to the public. If you live in the Medina area, please feel free to join us at Medina Library. If […]
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.
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.
Join us for our monthly SCOGGS meeting and a friend to hear from our special guest-speaker Professor Andrew Feight presents "New Light on the Underground Railroad in the Appalachian Foothills of Ohio” Prof. Andrew Feight will discuss the central role of African American settlements and churches in the operations of a inter-racial "network to freedom." […]
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.
John Bourisseau will present the early history, county line changes, land development, the great migration, and the trials and tribulations of the African American community. This will be a zoom presentation. General business meeting of the Geauga Genealogical Society will begin at 6:30pm, the presentation will begin at 7:00pm. Registration is required: www.geaugalibrary.net. Select Chardon […]
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.
The Sandusky County Kin Hunters will meet on Sunday, March 10, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. Kathy Webb will tell us about The 1913 Flood in Sandusky County.
Geauga County seniors recorded memories of family and living in Geauga County. These recordings have been transcribed and are available in the Anderson Allyn Room of the Chardon Public Library.
Charlene Hankinson will present a program on organizing your genealogy. She submitted a successful Pioneer application in 2023 and the committee was very impressed with it.
A presentation about online privacy and security as we do our genealogical research.
Justin Crawfis will talk about navigating www.familysearch.org.
This is the first of a five-part series on searching online resources. With this presentation, we will discuss how to get started with family history, how to prepare and organize for the online search, and a sneak preview of the next four sessions in the series.
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 speaker, William “Fireman Bill” Knadler will talk about early stocks and bonds in Huron County with an emphasis on railroad stocks. He has been […]
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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!