Summit County Chapter
Nov 5 Hidden Treasures in Ohio's Court of Common Pleas2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Presented by Tom Neel
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Montgomery County Chapter
1:30 p.m. - Nov 12, 2022 - Finding German Records Using FamilySearch by Dana PalmerZoom and In-person at Community Room 2-B, Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third Street, downtown Dayton. […]
Lorain County Chapter
Michael John Neill presents “What is Unwritten” - Many documents provide the proverbial tip of the proverbial iceberg. It is up to the genealogist to uncover what lies underneath. Usually, […]
Fairfield County Chapter
Amanda Reno on DNA in genealogy
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Registration Opens for OGS 2023 Spring Conference
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OHThe theme for the conference is “What Brought Them Here 1803–2023”. Attendees can also reserve their hotel accommodations using the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50380143 and get their room rate of $150.00 […]
“Interurban Days of Norwalk, Ohio 1893-1938” with speaker Brett Dunbar
Meeting of the Firelands Genealogical Society at 7 PM in the Laning-Young Research Center, 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk. The Sandusky, Norwalk, and Mansfield Electric Railway is the main topic, but […]
Free
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Who’s Afraid of the OGS Library Catalog?
Virtual Event
Presented by OGS Librarian Linda Swanson. Interested in visiting the OGS Samuel D. Isaly Library but don’t know how to search for the library books and materials you think you’ll […]
Fairfield County Chapter
The Fairfield County Chapter OGS "Annual Holiday Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 10 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Great variety […]
Lorain County Chapter
Virtual Event
Roslyn Torella will present “Did Your Ancestor Marry at a Gretna Green” - a place where many eloping couples are married for our virtual program. Please contact us at [email protected] […]
Lorain County Chapter
A virtual program discovering the 1950 Census will be presented by genealogist Scott Norrick (ancesralpast.com). With the April 2022 release of the 1950 Census, many of us are exploring the […]
Genealogy Discussion Group Medina Library
Medina County District Library 210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OHConnect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
Free
“Lineage Societies of the Ohio Genealogical Society” presented by Margaret Cheney
Virtual Event
The Ohio Genealogical Society has 6 different lineage societies. Learn what they are about and how to qualify for any one of them. This program will be an overview of […]
Free
Cemeteries and Burial Customs in Central Europe Featuring Dr. Roger Minert
SOLD OUT! They are taking waitlists. See the email below. The customs associated with funerals and burials in German-language regions of Europe are substantially different from corresponding rituals in the […]
Share Your Family Heirlooms – Wayne County
Wayne County Public Library 220 West Market Street, Wooster, OHWayne County Genealogical Society is partnering with the Wayne County Public Library in a "Share Your Legacy" program. This is an opportunity for individuals to come and share a document, […]
Free
Madison County Genealogical Society Meeting
20 South Walnut Street Room 9 London Ohio 43140 20 South Walnut Street Room 9, London, OHQuarterly meeting of the Madison County Genealogical Society. After a short meeting a presentation of local interest will be shared.
Free
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More Reasons Not to Fear the OGS Catalog
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OH
Virtual Event
Join us on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:00 am for another FREE OGS webinar, ‘More Reasons Not to Fear the OGS Catalog’ presented by OGS Librarian Linda Swanson. Attendees should […]
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Looking for My Babies: Freedmen Searching For Family
Medina County District Library 210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OHIn the wake of Emancipation, African Americans from all over the country searched for missing family members through resources like the Freedmen’s Bureau and newspapers. These records are rich in […]
Free
Greene County Chapter – Ten Family History Writing Tips for Procrastinators
A presentation titled No More Excuses: Ten Family History Writing Tips for Procrastinators by Lisa Ann Alzo, M.F.A. will be offered via Zoom. Often the most difficult part of writing […]
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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!