On Sunday February 15th at the Freedom Center the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter, NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) along with America 250 Ohio, Hamilton County, is hosting a public […]
This will be a review of the Austrian nonprofit organization known at Matricula-Online (matricula is Latin for “register”). It is under the umbrella of the International Centre for Archival Research […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter meeting is February 19, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 […]
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 […]
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be held on Saturday, 22 February 2026, at the Leesburg Public Library in Leesburg, Florida. Our […]
Please come for a "show and tell" of memorial works found at the Ohio Genealogical Society Library. Linda Swanson, OGS Librarian, will highlight what can be found in these memorials […]
Discover the story of the Hoover Company's history in North Canton beginning in 1870 with a leather goods business that later evolved into a global vacuum cleaner empire.
Monthly Meeting
Learn how to research your family tree in six easy steps. Attend in person at Medina Library or on Zoom. Register to attend at https://medinacounty.librarycalendar.com/event/beginning-family-history-research-02-2026
Learn about the Medina County Clerk of Courts Office. Discover records they collect and how to access them. Presented by Kim Mihalko, Medina County Deputy Clerk of Courts. Optional viewing […]
Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Welcomes Beryl Prusinoski for WWII History Program LORAIN COUNTY, OH — The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society is pleased […]
Presentation is ZOOM only. This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Entertains Music, Entertainment, & Movies. Daniel Horowitz, the […]
Do you have a pioneer or early ancestors in the Miami Valley Region? The Miami River system was a key component for migration, survival, farming, and opportunity. Come learn how […]
Our speaker, Michael John Neill will be discussing some catches that we need to be aware of as we sift through search results when using FamilySearch's “full-text searching.” Michael is […]
On Sunday March 15 at 2:00 pm, you can learn about one of the most powerful software programs called Family Tree Maker 2024 (FTM 2024). FTM 2024 is a major […]
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 Fairfield County Chapter of OGS meeting is March 19, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm, […]
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 us for our next meeting with Tom Kaschalk from the Cuyahoga County Archives as he presents "Your Cleveland Ancestors Are Waiting: Researching at Cuyahoga County Archives". Mr. Kaschalk, a […]
Join Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist, for an in-depth look at the papers, letters, photographs, and other memorabilia from Ross E. Holaday, Ohio representative and US Consul to Cuba and Manchester, […]
Regular monthly meeting.
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet virtually on Zoom, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 am. Following a short business meeting will be a presentation on "Using City Directories in […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Dayton Ohio Stake is hosting a Family History Jamboree on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 901 E. Whipp Road, Centerville, Ohio. In-person […]
The April 11, 2026 meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 210 West Fifth Street in Marysville. We will meet in the sanctuary at 10:00 AM and […]
April Membership Meeting: We will have a short business meeting and a program on Cemetery Documents and Legal Issues. Light refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to […]
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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!