Stark County-Following In Their Footsteps-America 250 Program
Explore the world your ancestors knew. Learn how to uncover the local stories, traditions, and histories that shaped their lives and your family’s story.
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Events Calendar
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Stark County Library-Main 715 Market Ave N., Canton
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Toledo Polish Genealogical Society – Times, Crimes, and the Tenderloin in Pre-Prohibition Toledo
St. Jerome Parish Life Center 300 Warner St., Walbridge, United StatesR. Douglas Tracy – Times, Crimes, and the Tenderloin in Pre-Prohibition Toledo Author of his book of the same title, Doug explores true stories of crime and law enforcement in a seedy area of Toledo known as the Tenderloin during the Pre-Prohibition era.
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Cleveland Italian Ancestry Organization (CIAO) May Meeting
Parma-Powers Branch Library 6996 Powers Blvd, Pa, OH, United StatesOur May meeting speaker is Rosyln Torella presenting "Researching Italian Civil Records in Antenati Portale".
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Kolping Cincinnati Genealogy – Using Maps in Genealogical Research by Dr. Tom Montgomery
Kolping Cincinnati Klubhaus 10235 Mill Road, Cincinnati, United StatesWe will meet Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm for an hour to review the updates and power of using digital maps in your family’s research. The first part of the meeting will focus on Maps in your genealogical research. It is advisable to learn the location of your “home village” in order to facilitate […]
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Sandusky County – Meeting at North Coast Veterans Museum
Northcoast Veterans Museum 411 N Main St, Gibsonburg, United StatesThe Sandusky County Kin Hunters will be meeting at a different location and a week later in May. The Kin Hunters will meet on May 17 at 2 PM at the Northcoast Veterans Museum 411 N Main St in Gibsonburg. It's in Williams Park directly behind Buckeye Falls Water Co. All are welcome.
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OGS Chapter Connection Zoom Meeting
Featured OGS Chapter Connection Zoom MeetingVirtual EventJoin 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. Suggestions for topics to be discussed are always welcome. Chapter members are welcome to attend.
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Fairfield County Chapter meeting
Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United StatesThe Fairfield County Chapter of OGS is meeting on May 21, 2026, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 pm; followed by the program. Please bring an old family photo of yourself. All are welcome.
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Crawford County Chapter Meeting
Bucyrus Public Library 200 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, United StatesBucyrus Library staff to present program on Beginning Genealogy in Crawford County.
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Stark County-Create a Family Treasure Box
Stark Library-Plain Community Branch 1803 Schneider Street NE, Canton, United StatesHey kids – did you know that your family’s memories and souvenirs are actually a treasure? Come hear a story and decorate a box for holding what’s close to your family’s heart. Please bring a shoe box with you. All other materials will be provided.
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Stark County-Hidden Treasures of Family Search
Stark Library-Southgate Branch 3025 Cleveland Ave. SW (inside shopping plaza), Canton, United StatesDiscover how to find digital images and indexed records from around the world to take your family history to the next level.
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Lorain County Chapter – Early History and Shipbuilding Heritage of the Black River
Virtual OnlyEarly History and Shipbuilding Heritage of the Black River The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome Matthew Weisman as guest presenter for its upcoming program on Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. ET. Prominent local historian Matthew Weisman will present a program on early shipbuilding in Lorain. He specializes […]
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Geauga County Genealogical Society Field Trip
Field Trip for Members and their Guests Only. "How Our Ancestors Used NE Ohio's Natural Resources" Field Trip to the Kirtland Ashery, Sawmill, and Quarry. We will visit the only restored Ashery in the U.S. located in Historic Kirtland, a completely restored sawmill and the quarry used to build the Kirtland Temple. We will first […]
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Medina County – Genealogy Discussion Group
Medina County District Library 210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH, United StatesConnect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome! No registration required. Attend in person at Medina Library, 2nd floor Conference Room 2A.
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Stark County-Abandoned Mines in Our Area
Stark Library-North Branch 189 25th Street NW, Canton, OH 44709, Canton, United StatesAn expert from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Abandoned Mine Land program presents the history of mining in our area. Learn what the modern-day reclamation efforts are that address the remaining hazards.
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Chapter Connections – Thursday
Featured Chapter Connections – ThursdayVirtual EventJoin 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. Suggestions for topics to be discussed are always welcome. Chapter members are welcome to attend.
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Scioto County – Finding Irish Ancestors and Irish Emigration
Scioto County Public Library 1220 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, United StatesPatrick W. O'Leary has traced his Irish ancestors from Ohio back to Ireland. He has traveled there multiple times and met his Irish cousins. He will be teaching how to find them and trace them back via the routes the Irish took when they came to America. This will be 13 June at the Portsmouth […]
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Sandusky Kin Hunters – Osborn Prison Farm Presentation
Sandusky Township House 2209 Oak Harbor Rd, Freemont, OH, United StatesThe Kin Hunters next meeting will be Sunday, June 14, 2 PM at our usual location, the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. Lisa Hayes will tell us all about the Osborn Prison Farm.
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Fairfield County Chapter of OGS – Annual Homecoming Picnic
Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United StatesThe Fairfield County Chapter of OGS is having its Annual Homecoming Picnic on June 18, 2026, at 6:30 pm, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Hamburger, hot dogs, table service, condiments and drinks provided by Board members. Please bring a covered dish and/or dessert to share. All are welcome. PLEASE RSVP […]
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Crawford County Chapter Meeting
Bucyrus Public Library 200 E Mansfield St., Bucyrus, United StatesBucyrus Public Library lower level. The Crestline Historical Society will present a program on 18th Century Medicine and mid-wifery.
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OGS Library Open 9am-5pm
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 are Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
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OGS Saturday Showcase: Streetcars & Interurban Railways in Northeast Ohio
Join Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist, for a presentation on Northeast Ohio's interurban railways and streetcars, using reminiscences and photographs in the OGS Archives. The presentation will include readings from a streetcar conductor's autobiography, as well as his personal photograph collection, and many additional pictures and post cards of streetcars and rail stations from the Ohio […]
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Richland County OGS Meeting
Monthly Meeting
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Stark County-Effectively Using Ancestry Library Edition
Stark Library-East Canton Branch 224 N Wood St, East Canton, OH 44730, East Canton, United StatesHave you used Ancestry.com and hit a brick wall or want to know more about it? Gather up family information and bring wit along to learn tips and tricks to getting the most out of your search on Ancestry. Research time is built into this class.
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Medina County – Family History Series: How to Move from Files and Piles to a Biographical Sketch
Medina County District Library 210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH, United StatesYou have collected records and worked on compiling data for your ancestors, but will those piles of papers and documents tell the stories? Writing a biographical sketch can take many formats. Learn some options of how to write biographical sketches and how AI tools might help you get a jump start. Presented by Kelli Bergheimer. […]
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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!