Embark on your genealogy expedition! Discover the skills to effectively search, collect, and arrange your family history.
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at […]
These two subscription databases have a wealth of information. Fold3 focuses on military records whereas American Ancestors focuses on the New England area. This presentation will provide an overview of […]
Plan a stress-free family reunion by learning to organize enough activities, food, and accommodations to make everyone happy. And have fun with it at the same time!
The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet via Zoom on June 27th. Following a short business meeting, our guest speaker, Bernard N. Meisner, Ph.D., will present a program on the […]
A genealogist from Stark Library will explain how to find ancestors' military records using Fold3, an Ancestry database provided free by Stark Library.
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
Join Society members for an evening of genealogical research; chapter members will be available to assist your research efforts. Bring a thumb drive to save your research or make copies […]
Historical newspapers are often referred to as the social media of their day. Many historical newspapers have digitized and are searchable. This presentation will look at several free and subscription […]
One of the best gifts we can give future generations is recording our stories. Learn how to capture your memories through journaling. Trust us – future great-great grandchildren will be […]
Join the Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society and David’s Cemetery on Saturday, July 27, 2024, for the third of four cemetery tours that will be hosted throughout […]
Grab your boarding pass and discover why the Titanic was so significant through stories, documents and a reenactment of that fateful night in 1912. Each attendee will receive a boarding […]
Plan a stress-free family reunion by learning to organize enough activities, food, and accommodations to make everyone happy. And have fun with it at the same time!
Get help taking the most important step in finding your ancestors - your first! Learn how to get started searching, gathering, and organizing your family history.
In preparation for our field trip to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we have invited Curt Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF; Manager of the Genealogy Center, and […]
Family history involves more than a collection of names, dates, and places. Heritage Quest Online, Internet Archive, Google Books, and FamilySearch Books are just a few places you may find […]
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
Kay Hochstetler will present a Hancock Historical Museum talk called "Did You Know?" about little known facts. A Business meeting will also be held.
Two of the most widely known databases are FamilySearch and Ancestry. Both of these databases have a substantial amount of information and records that are used in everyday family history […]
Get help taking the most important step in finding your ancestors – your first! Learn how to get started searching, gathering, and organizing your family history.
As family historians, we get so caught up with researching the past that we forget about the present. This program will provide some ideas on how you can create a […]
Do you struggle finding time to research? Do you want some time to devote to compiling your research, creating your scrapbook, or writing a narrative about your ancestor? Join other […]
Join Mohican Area Genealogists interested in Computers (MAGIC) for their monthly meeting. Participants present DNA test results and assist each other in using and interpreting their DNA test results in […]
SAVE THE DATE! Speakers: Cheryl Abernathy, Kelli J. Bergheimer, Deboarh Kitko, Amber Oldenburg Check back on Ogs.org for more details to come!
Spend a day in the cemetery learning the proper techniques for identifying, cleaning, and repairing grave markers. Are you… • Interested in seeing our cemeteries properly maintained and restored? • […]
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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!