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 […]
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 […]
This year’s retreat will be held at Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center The speakers will be Kelli J. Bergheimer, Debbie Large, Sunny Jane Morton, and Dana Palmer. Please note […]
Map Reading for Genealogists -- When North Isn't by John Barr This is a hybrid meeting. Contact [email protected] for a link to the meeting.
Regular monthly meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Chapter OGS/Genealogical Society
Gail Berzins presents "You Have Done the Hard Work...Sharing With Others and Preservation Copies."
Learn how to get started searching, gathering and organizing your family history.
This will be an in-person presentation from 6 Historical Societies of Geauga County, Ohio. Each presenter will describe the collection and how to access material from that Society. Registration is […]
Learn how to creatively display all those family pictures and souvenirs you have crammed away in boxes under your bed or in the closet. Please bring 3-4 items relating to […]
Learn the proper techniques of cemetery restoration and repair ~ identifying, cleaning, and repairing grave markers. This workshop is presented by WCGS and guided by one of America’s preeminent restorationists, […]
City BBQ Catering $16.00 per person. Reservations with payment are due September 4. Eric VanRentergham will present "M is for Murder" about early murders in Hancock County. There will also […]
Join us for a discussion of chapter/society leaders to discuss ways to make your group stand out in your community. The meeting will be recorded. To register to attend, click […]
The Fairfield County Chapter of OGS meeting will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, business meeting at 7:00 […]
This webinar will explore Jewish life and history in smaller communities across Ohio. Stories will be highlighted from rural areas and small towns across the state. These stories will touch […]
Writing your Family History - Help with choosing the format that meets your needs.
Brad Lepper, Ohio Humanities Speaker, will talk about Serpent Mound. The chapter meeting will follow.
All applications for the OGS Newsletter Contest must be submitted by today!
Muskingum County Chapter hosts Gayle Wilson of the Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society. Sponsored by the Muskingum County Library System.
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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!