This class will help anyone thinking of researching their family tree the basics. This will be a brief introduction to research habits, constructing a tree and where to find resources, both free and with subscriptions.
John Bourisseau will present the early history, county line changes, land development, the great migration, and the trials and tribulations of the African American community. This will be a zoom presentation. General business meeting of the Geauga Genealogical Society will begin at 6:30pm, the presentation will begin at 7:00pm. Registration is required: www.geaugalibrary.net. Select Chardon […]
The meeting will include vote for 2024 officers, review of By-Laws updates, and Sharing will be the program. Bring a new genealogy find or information on a source you discovered or your favorite heirloom.
Online Ancestry trees can be a mixed bag of tricks. How can you use the trees on ancestry.com safely and effectively in your paper trail and DNA trail genealogy research? Suz Bates, a local genealogist, will focus on topics including security, sources, data fields, uploads, others' trees and more. Learn how to create and use […]
This is an in-person event presented by Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metropark's Historian/Archivist. The opening of the Ohio and Erie Canal created an economic boom for entrepreneurs and Ohio farmers to ship products east, while "fancy eastern goods" became available to Ohioans. Enjoy the history of the "Big Ditch' and its impact on Northeastern Ohio. Registration […]
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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!