Roads and trails are the “go-to” places we look at first when determining how our ancestors moved throughout America. However, there were other means of transportation available to them. Could […]
Celebrating Ohio ancestors! Join us as we welcome the newest inductees into the OGS lineage societies
Join us for the Annual OGS Business Meeting. This is where we recognize our annual OGS Chapter award winners and writers’ awards, induct new board members, and present other recognitions. […]
Attend a presentation or speak with local history and genealogy organizations to learn more about what local resources are available or how they can help build your family tree. Presentations: […]
On Monday, April 8, at 7 pm, the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society is pleased to present a virtual program by Jill Morelli, a renowned Certified Genealogist, […]
In honor of Mother’s Day, attendees are invited to bring objects, photos, and stories of their female ancestors. Attendees are also invited to “Just Ask Mama” any genealogy-related questions they […]
A tiny cemetery recently exposed to view in Chesterland Ohio holds surprising secrets. Cheryl McClellan, retired Geauga County Public Library genealogist, will give a brief history of Decoration Day, explore […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome!
Learn how to organize your next family reunion and have fun with it at the same time. *Registration requested
Learn how to organize your next family reunion and have fun with it at the same time. *Registration Required
The Midwest encompasses eleven states and nearly seventy million people with an innumerable number of archives. From federal, state, local, and university archives, the large number of places to find […]
Family History Books - Start to Finish in Six Steps by Nancy & Biff Barnes This is a hybrid meeting. Contact [email protected] for a link to the meeting.
Have you hit a brick wall with your research? Need help getting started? Not sure where to go next? Bring your questions and enjoy a roundtable discussion with our very […]
Second quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.
May is our 45th birthday as a genealogy group so we will celebrate like it's 1978. This is free and open to the public.
Linda Collins presenting "Hopewell Furnace" (1777-78 American Revolutionary War) Choose to attend in-person at Ashland Freer Home at 1620 Center Street or Online. Online link emailed at time of registration. […]
Discover your maternal ancestors! Learn about sources and strategies for finding women in your family tree. Choose to attend in-person at Medina Library or on Zoom. Zoom link emailed at […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter meeting for May will be Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, short […]
Because Mothers Day is on our usual meeting day this month, the next Sandusky County Kin Hunters meeting will be on the following week, Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2 PM […]
Learn how to organize your next family reunion and have fun with it at the same time. *Registration requested
Learn how to organize your next family reunion and have fun with it at the same time. *Registration requested
Monthly meeting of Wayne County Genealogical Society. Program: "Indenturers, Redemptioners, and Apprentices" by Peggy Lauritzen. This will be a hybrid meeting. To be added to the virtual list, please email […]
If Walls Could Talk is the topic of the Monday, May 22nd 7 PM meeting of the Firelands Genealogical Society at the Laning-Young Research Center, 9 Case Ave., Norwalk. Christina […]
Join fellow OGS Chapter leaders for a Zoom call with OGS Board Members and OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier to discuss matters important to OGS Chapters.
Join OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier as he presents tips for how to conduct house history research online. Who lived in the house? When was it built? Where can I […]
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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!