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 3, 2023 at 7:00 pm for a Q & A discussion with current members of the OGS Board. They can answer your questions about things […]
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 Large June 21, 2023 - "Got a Pilgrim in Your Pedigree? Exploring New England Records on AmericanAncestors.org" presented by Debbie Large June 28, 2023 - […]
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 will talk about her Richland County Pioneer Family.
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 Medina County District Library. Register to attend at https://medinacounty.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=49407. Registration is required. Choose to attend in person or by Zoom. If attending in person, meet […]
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, preservationist, photographer, and model railroader Adam Matthews. Over a dozen individual railroad companies have operated in Lorain County in the past 170 years. Travel through […]
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 Large June 21, 2023 - "Got a Pilgrim in Your Pedigree? Exploring New England Records on AmericanAncestors.org" presented by Debbie Large June 28, 2023 - […]
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 pm, followed by a webinar with discussion to follow. All are welcome.
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 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. The cost is $5 per class and the next topic in writing your family history is "Before you Begin - Organizing […]
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 returning stranded and orphaned photographs, letters, and other mementos to family members. Over the last 15 years, he has sent over 5,000 envelopes of pictures […]
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 Large June 21, 2023 - "Got a Pilgrim in Your Pedigree? Exploring New England Records on AmericanAncestors.org" presented by Debbie Large June 28, 2023 - […]
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 what your ancestors saw when they looked out of the windows? Mr. Keener will discuss the treasures to be found in the Products of Agriculture […]
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 Ohio Hair Raisers." Tipton will present this free program at 7 PM on Thursday, August 24th in the banquet room of American Legion Post 192, […]
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 Fair Avenue in Lancaster. A variety of vendors and crafters - raffle prizes - bake sale - food and refreshments.
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 an article writer, national speaker, and author of the book "Finding and Using African American Newspapers." FREE and open to the public. Registration necessary to […]
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 for information? This is a free, in-person event at the OGS Samuel D. Isaly Library in Bellville, Ohio.
Deb Kitko, Genealogy Librarian at the Wooster Public Library, will speak on “Writing Family Narratives” at the Monday, Aug. 28th, 7:00 PM meeting of the Firelands Genealogical Society in the Laning-Young Research Center, 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk. After all that family research you have been doing for what seems like an eternity, it is time […]
Learns tips and tricks for using Ancestry Library Edition to grow your family tree. Research time is built into the class, so bring a few names you would like to research.
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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!