After a short business meeting, the Lake County Genealogical Society will virtually present Jane Rollins with her topic of "Sensitive Subjects in Genealogy: How Much to Reveal, How Much to […]
Regular monthly meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Chapter OGS/Genealogical Society
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
Presented by Christine Thompson, Associate Director and Archaeologist, Applied Anthropology Laboratories, Ball State University The Northwest Indian War battle St. Clair’s Defeat (1791) involved multiple Native Tribes and the U.S. […]
Saturday, January 6, 2024 Was my Will Smith in the Civil War? (Program) 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Meeting Use the information in your emailed invitation to meet via […]
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 […]
Renowned genealogist Sunny Morton about her adventure floating down the Ohio River reliving the experience of ancestors in the early 1800s pioneering times. The presentation begins at 7pm following the […]
This presentation by Noel Poirier highlights how the Ohio Genealogical Society meets its mission of serving its members, chapters, and the public. Additionally, the presentation provides an insight into the […]
Bring your genealogical puzzles, brick walls problems, and hard-to-find ancestors. Attendees will brainstorm resources and methods to try to solve your research challenges! This meeting of the Medina County Genealogical […]
The next Sandusky County Kin Hunters meeting will be on Sunday, January 14, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House, next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N […]
We will tour the Hancock County Courthouse located in Findlay, OH. The tour will include an emphasis on the Auditor's Office and Recorder's Office to assist in house history or […]
Amber Oldenburg will be presenting the following session "True Grit and Determination Finding Your Female Ancestor". If you are interested in receiving the Zoom link please contact the chapter by […]
Join us to discuss ways to improve your chapter or society. We discuss many facets of chapter management. Suggestions for topics to be discussed are always welcome. Please register to […]
This one-hour seminar looks at the history of aerial photography, how we digitized our collection and made it searchable on our site. Then a look at how to navigate our […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at […]
The Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America German Genealogy Forum Series resumes Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, as a FREE ZOOM only event. Shelley Bishop, Trustee on […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society is meeting January 25, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Morley Public Library in Painesville. This meeting will be a hybrid gathering with an on-line […]
Virtual Meeting Presenter: Eric Migdal This is part 1 of a two-part program. The program highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family, using […]
Get help taking the most important step in finding your ancestors – the first! Learn how to get started searching, gathering, and organizing your family history.
This class will help anyone thinking of researching their family tree the basics. This will be a brief introduction to research habits, constructing a tree and where to find resources, […]
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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!