The Fairfield County Chapter of OGS is having its Annual Homecoming Picnic on June 18, 2026, at 6:30 pm, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Hamburger, […]
Bucyrus Public Library lower level. The Crestline Historical Society will present a program on 18th Century Medicine and mid-wifery.
The OGS Library in Bellville, Ohio, is open one Saturday a month, 9:00am-5:00pm. Linda Swanson, OGS Librarian, and Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist are available for patron questions. Regular library hours […]
Join Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist, for a presentation on Northeast Ohio's interurban railways and streetcars, using reminiscences and photographs in the OGS Archives. The presentation will include readings from a […]
Monthly Meeting
Have you used Ancestry.com and hit a brick wall or want to know more about it? Gather up family information and bring wit along to learn tips and tricks to […]
You have collected records and worked on compiling data for your ancestors, but will those piles of papers and documents tell the stories? Writing a biographical sketch can take many […]
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of […]
Stark Library Genealogist Stephanie will talk about her personal experience using Ancestry DNA, which allows you to find information not available through records alone.
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome! No registration required. Attend in person at Medina Library, 2nd floor Conference Room 2A.
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of […]
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of […]
The OGS Library in Bellville, Ohio, is open one Saturday a month, 9:00am-5:00pm. Linda Swanson, OGS Librarian, and Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist are available for patron questions. Regular library hours […]
Planning a genealogy road trip in July? Add the OGS Library as a stop! Librarians from Medina, Wayne, Stark, and Summit Counties are bringing their local genealogy and history expertise […]
Monthly Meeting
Newspapers are living history, capturing important events and personal information. Learn how to access historical newspapers using Library databases to find your family history or conduct another research project.
Join us from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for our next OGS Chapter Connection Zoom Meeting. We discuss ways to improve your chapter or society and many facets of chapter management. […]
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of […]
Are you a history buff? Participants will work together to solve puzzles and discover the story of Stark County’s own Robert Pinn.
Get ready to snip, stick, and share! This hands-on workshop is a chance for kids, teens, and adults to disconnect from screens and uncover their own story. A variety of […]
This case study illustrates how following the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) to collect records and correlate evidence helps trace a Pennsylvania family’s possible movement to Ohio and Indiana. The Colglazier […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome! No registration required. Attend in person at Medina Library, 2nd floor Conference Room 2A.
Join us from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for our next OGS Chapter Connection Zoom Meeting. We discuss ways to improve your chapter or society and many facets of chapter management. […]
The OGS Library in Bellville, Ohio, is open one Saturday a month, 9:00am-5:00pm. Linda Swanson, OGS Librarian, and Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist are available for patron questions. Regular library hours […]
Lineage Society Potluck
The Licking County Chapter of OGS is pleased to welcome Kelly Bergheimer as a guest presenter for her program “Finding an Ohio Pioneer Family Using Migration Routes and mtDNA” on […]
One of the best gifts we can give future generations is recording our stories. Learn how to capture your memories through journaling with our Family and Local History staff. We […]
Get help taking the most important step in finding your ancestors- your first! Learn how to get started searching, gathering, and organizing your family history.
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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!