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 […]
Wayne 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, […]
Quarterly meeting of the Madison County Genealogical Society. After a short meeting a presentation of local interest will be shared.
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 […]
In 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 […]
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 […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
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 […]
Marriage & 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 […]
Discover 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 […]
The 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 […]
First quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.
In 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.
"A Peppy Time with Pep Files" presented by Lori Berdak Miller - This is a Virtual meeting only
You 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
Linda 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 […]
Deb 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 […]
The 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 […]
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.
Scott 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 […]
Scott 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 […]
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 […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
Finding Your 19th Century Ancestors on Fold3 by Brian Rhinehart This is a hybrid meeting. Contact [email protected] for a link to the meeting.
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, 2209 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. The subject will be “Piles, Piles Everywhere! Let’s Get […]
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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!