OGS Samuel D. Isaly Library Closed
The OGS Library and Offices are closed Wednesday, April 10 to Saturday, April 13, 2024 for the OGS Conference. They will reopen on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
The OGS Library and Offices are closed Wednesday, April 10 to Saturday, April 13, 2024 for the OGS Conference. They will reopen on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
The Dayton Metro Library provides a wealth of genealogical and historical information. As with all libraries and archives, the Dayton Metro Library's genealogy collection is constantly updated. In this presentation, […]
Learn how to leverage the MyHeritage DNA test for your genealogy research and utilize MyHeritage’s advanced DNA tools to make the most of your results.
Daniel Horowitz tells us how to Follow the clues to historical records in various collections on MyHeritage—and hone valuable skills you can apply to your own research!
Justin Crawfis will talk about navigating www.familysearch.org.
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.
Join noted genealogist Daniel Horowitz for a special program, "Where There's a Will There's a Way… to Research Your Family", at the OGS Samuel D. Isaly Library on Wednesday, April […]
Daniel Horowitz will present "The Funny Side of Genealogy". Laugh a little with Mr. Horowitz as he shares some of the more bizarre techniques and resources he's utilized as a […]
The Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield Chapter, meeting will be Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at […]
This is the first of a five-part series on searching online resources. With this presentation, we will discuss how to get started with family history, how to prepare and organize […]
The Firelands Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting and awards dinner on Monday, April 22nd, at 6:00 PM at the Norwalk Elks Lodge #730, 2949 St. Rt. 250, Norwalk. […]
Find out how to access historical newspapers using the Stark Library databases - to find your family history or conduct another research project. Newspapers are living history, capturing important events […]
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will be meeting via Zoom on April 25th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who is working on their family tree or is interested in historical […]
This program, presented by Eric Migdal of It's All Relative Genealogy LLC, highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family. I will cover using […]
Join us in person or online to hear Miya Jensen discuss shame and trauma in family histories. Hear about her experiences and get tips on how to process these difficult […]
Were your ancestors royalty or members of the working class? Were they rich or barely surviving? Whoever they were, we need to preserve their memory. This program will discuss a […]
"AI Technology and Genealogy" will be presented by Thomas MacEntee, author and genealogy expert at the May OGS meeting. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy […]
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 […]
This is an overview of DNA basics. The 5 DNA testing companies will be discussed as a guide to choosing the one which is appropriate for you. This in-person event […]
Court House records are rich with information to learn about your ancestors - deeds, marriages, and more! Find out what you can learn at Ohio Court Houses.
The Ohio Genealogical Society-Fairfield Chapter meeting will be Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, business meeting at 7:00 […]
Sunday, May 19, 2 PM at the Sandusky Township House next to the Fire Station, 2207 Oak Harbor Rd (N SR 19), north of Fremont. Christina Drain - If Walls […]
The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will present an overview of the many resources available to the public in the Genealogy and Reference Department. The meeting will […]
The Society will celebrate our 45th Anniversary of being a Chapter of OGS.
Quarterly meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS. This meeting will be held at the Kate Love Simpson Library, 358 E Main St. in McConnelsville.
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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!