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 […]
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Events Calendar
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 […]
Free
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 […]
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
Ohio Lineage Societies: “Where Do I Start?” by Margaret Cheney
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OH
Virtual Event
This webinar will help you get started in gathering the required documentation. What you can use and what you can't use. This step in preparation is essential to having a […]
Free
Lorain County Chapter – Ohio Genealogy Program
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHMarriage & Divorce Records of the 1800's" On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm, the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present a virtual program. Genealogist […]
free
Using Ancestry Library Edition for Family History Research
Medina County District Library 210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OHDiscover how to access and search Ancestry Library Edition to grow your family tree. Presented by Lisa Rienerth. Choose to attend in-person at Medina Library or on Zoom. Zoom link […]
Free
Fairfield County Chapter/OGS monthly chapter meeting
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHThe Fairfield County Chapter/OGS meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, short business meeting at […]
Free
Morgan County Chapter OGS February Meeting
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHFirst quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.
Hancock County Chapter Meeting
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHIn the Lindamood Room of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway, Findlay, OH. Featured speaker Justin Crawfis - Local & Family History Librarian at The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
Ashland County Chapter, OGS Virtual program
"A Peppy Time with Pep Files" presented by Lori Berdak Miller - This is a Virtual meeting only
Free
Ohio Lineage Societies: “How do I Put It Together?” by Margaret Cheney
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHYou have collected your documentation and now it is time to put it together. Learn the steps of assembly that will produce an excellent lineage application. Handout
Free
Morrow County Chapter, OGS – Dreams of Revolution
Mount Gilead Public Library 41 E. High St., Mt Gilead, OhioLinda Collins will detail the settings, events and people she researched for her historic novel, Dreams of Revolution. The two main settings are Hopewell Furnace and Philadelphia in 1777-1778, during […]
Wayne County Genealogical Society
Wayne County Public Library 220 West Market Street, Wooster, OHDeb Kitko, MLS, PLCGS will present "Writing Your Family Narrative". After all that family research you've been doing for what seems like an eternity, it is time to stop procrastinating […]
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Firelands Genealogical Society – The Home Archivist with Melissa Barker
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OHThe Firelands Genealogical Society (OGS) invites our chapter members to this VIRTUAL meeting with Melissa Barker, Archivist, who will show us how to Preserve Family Records Like a Professional! All […]
Free
OGS Chapter Zoom Meeting
Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OH
Virtual Event
We are inviting OGS Chapter leadership to join us for a OGS Chapter Zoom Meeting with OGS Board Members and OGS Staff. We look forward to seeing you there.
Cuyahoga West Chapter-Ohio Genealogy Program
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake, OH 27333 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OhioScott Power, the Ohio History Hunter, presents "Ohio's Lost Graves." This presentation will focus on the research and field work needed to locate, recover and preserve the graves forgotten by […]
Free
Cuyahoga West Chapter-Ohio Genealogy Program
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Westlake, OH 27333 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OhioScott Power, the Ohio History Hunter, presents "Ohio's Lost Graves." This presentation will focus on the research and field work needed to locate, recover and preserve the graves forgotten by […]
Free
Greene County Chapter – Social Trends, the Census, and Your Family
A presentation titled Social Trends, the Census, and Your Family: 1920-1950 by Shelley Bishop will be offered via Zoom. The period between 1920 and 1950 was one of widespread change […]
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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!