The Firelands Genealogical Society will host a summer field trip to tour the Milan History Museum (10 North Edison Drive) on Monday, July 24th at 6:00 PM ($6 admittance). Ann […]
Learn how to get started searching, gathering and organizing your family history.
June 7, 2023 - "Genealogy 101: The Essentials to Getting Started" presented by Dana Palmer June 14, 2023 - "Tracking Early Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records" presented by Debbie […]
A guided walkthrough of the Ohio Genealogical Society’s new OGS archive manuscript key and finding aids. This webinar will discuss the manuscript key and how to read and interpret finding […]
Become a member of the OGS Board of Trustees. Your expertise is needed. Interested in learning more about how to join the Ohio Genealogical Society's Board? Join us on August […]
Regular monthly meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Chapter OGS/Genealogical Society
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
June 7, 2023 - "Genealogy 101: The Essentials to Getting Started" presented by Dana Palmer June 14, 2023 - "Tracking Early Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records" presented by Debbie […]
Learn how to access historical newspapers using the library's databases to enhance your family history or research project.
Our annual lineage society awards will be presented during our annual potluck luncheon. This year we will be meeting at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio. Robin McCulloough Bade […]
Enhance your family history with stories found in newspapers. Learn strategies for locating and searching historical newspapers. This program is presented through a partnership between Medina County Genealogical Society and […]
On Monday, August 14, at 7 pm, the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society is pleased to present a virtual program, Railroads of Lorain County, by railroad historian, […]
Third quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.
Please note updated program: "Daughters of the American Revolution & their library information DVD"
Author Susan Furlong will present the history of Tipp City, OH.
June 7, 2023 - "Genealogy 101: The Essentials to Getting Started" presented by Dana Palmer June 14, 2023 - "Tracking Early Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records" presented by Debbie […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society/Fairfield County Chapter meeting will be Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, business meeting at 7:00 […]
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society's next class in the series is Saturday, August 19, from 10 am to 12 noon at the Genealogy Research Library, 503 […]
Join us on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. for "Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness" as presented by Aaron Turner, M.Ed., M.L.I.S. Aaron will be sharing his passion of […]
June 7, 2023 - "Genealogy 101: The Essentials to Getting Started" presented by Dana Palmer June 14, 2023 - "Tracking Early Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records" presented by Debbie […]
Join us on August 24, 2023 at 11:00 am for a webinar presented by OGS Member Robert Keener titled “The ‘Other’ Censuses: An Intersection of Genealogy and History." Ever wonder […]
You think Holmes County is only a small rural community where nothing happens? Well, you may rethink that after listening to Mary Tipton talk about her latest book, "Holmes County […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society/Fairfield County Chapter "Annual Craft/Vendor Fair" will be on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Lancaster Campground Activity Building, 2151 West […]
Join us on Zoom to explore a number of key African American topics and identify more worthwhile resources, many of them unfamiliar to genealogists. Presented by Tim Pinnick. Tim is […]
Join OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier as he presents tips for conducting house history research online. Who lived in the house? When was it built? Where can I look online […]
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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!