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, […]
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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 […]
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, […]
Discover amazing photos, articles, audio recordings, and more from our own community’s history, while learning how Stark Memory, the library's newest resource, can help you find your roots.
There will be a Saturday Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 11, 2026. The office is generally closed on Saturdays. Please stop by our Research Room […]
Dana Palmer has been a certified genealogist (CG) since 20098, a certified genealogical lecturer since 2019. She has been a Genealogy instructor at Sinclair Community College since 2010. Dana has […]
Come and see our large collection of resources at our new location and learn how we can help you in your ancestry research.
The Territorial Papers of the United States detail early Ohio history as part of the Northwest Territory, including early settlement, tribal disputes, governance and petitions. Our speaker, Sandy Rumble, will […]
The Sandusky County Kin Hunters meeting will be Sunday, April 12 at 2 PM in the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR […]
This program will be IN-PERSON at the Chardon Library. Registration is required Gary Hunter will lead our program: America’s Roadway to Adventure: Getting There on RT 6 Sponsored by the […]
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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!