Events Calendar

The Legacy of David Lockard Cockley: Father of Industrialism

Sutter Roush Room 23 E. Main St., Shelby, United States

Christina Yetzer Drain and Marie Demer Rader will delve into the remarkable life and achievements of David Lockard Cockley, fondly known as the "Father of Industrialism in Shelby." This engaging […]

Annual LOCK IN at Hayes Presidential Center Library

Hayes Presidential Center Library Spiegel Grove 1337 Hayes Ave, Fremont, OH

The Sandusky County Kin Hunters Annual LOCK-IN in the Hayes Presidential Center Library at Spiegel Grove in Fremont will be on Sunday, Nov 12, 2023, 2 PM. This is a […]

Lorain County Chapter Program “Being Creative at the Library”

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Retired librarian, Sandee Ruth will present the program "Being Creative at the Library" on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7 p.m. This talk will feature non-traditional items or the "Library […]

Free

Geauga County Chapter Program – Military Records, WWI and WWII

Chardon Library 110 E Park St., Chardon, United States

In-person presentation with Cheryl McClellan discussing various military records and how to access them and Marcia Owen, using a case study, will describe her research to tell the story of […]

Free

“America-250 Ohio” Webinar with Todd Kleismit

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us for a webinar presented by America-250 Ohio’s Executive Director Todd Kleismit about planning for Ohio’s effort to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday!

Fairfield County Chapter Meeting

Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United States

The Ohio Genealogical Society/Fairfield Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, business meeting at 7:00 […]

Free

Morgan County Chapter OGS November Meeting

Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, OH. 410 Taylor Street, Delta, OH., Delta, OH, United States

Fourth quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.

Chapter Connection

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Chapter leaders discuss ways to improve their chapters/societies.

Firelands Genealogical Society (OGS) Genealogy on the Go with Peggy Lauritzen

Laning-Young Research Center 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk, OH, United States

Peggy Clemens Lauritzen will give a program called “Genealogy on the Go” at the Monday, November 27th, 7:00 pm meeting of the Firelands Genealogical Society at the Laning-Young Research Library, […]

Free

WCGS Chapter Meeting and Program by Sunny Jane Morton

"Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church" presented by Sunny Jane Morton. U.S. church records of many denominations can reveal ancestor’s vital events, family […]

Richland County Genealogical Society Meeting

OGS Samuel D. Isaly Library 611 State Route 97 W, Bellville, OH, United States

RCGS will have their annual potluck dinner at noon. Bring a main dish, salad, or desert to share. Beverages will be provided, as will plates, cups, napkins and utensils. Bring […]

Annual Holiday Cookie Walk

Genealogical Research Library 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, OH, United States

The Fairfield Chapter of OGS "Annual Holiday Cookie Walk" is Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster […]

Lorain County Chapter – Ohio Genealogy Program

Virtual
Virtual Event Virtual Event

“If These Walls Could Talk” will be a presentation at the December 11 virtual meeting of the Ohio Genealogical Society – Lorain County Chapter.  Christina Yetzer Drain, genealogy and history […]

free

Lorain County Chapter

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us as we delve into the fascinating story of Wells Waite Miller, a forgotten Civil War hero. Kelly Boyer Sagert, a local author, playwright, historical blogger, and researcher, has […]

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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!