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 and personal information, such as births, weddings, and obituaries.
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 your DNA matches to enlarge your family tree. About Eric Migdal: I am an 13 year resident of Pompton Lakes NJ, I am happily married […]
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 parts of the past. Miyamoto Loretta Jensen, of Laie, Hawaii, is a professional genealogist that specializes in Polynesian family history work. On social media, Miya […]
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 process and format that makes transforming your research efforts into a written family history easier. Learn a method to easily save your information and tips […]
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.
Leaders of OGS Chapters meet with Board members from OGS to discuss strategies in keeping your chapter running smoothly. This is a virtual meeting. We'll be discussing future America-250 Ohio grant programs. For more information on the America-250 Ohio grant program visit https://america250-ohio.org/grants/ To register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-GvqD4sE9UbCSNq5LZC42y-4Qscqryz
Carey Coates, a local historian, will present a walking tour of Canton's Historic West Lawn Cemetery. Hear stories and discover the rich history of those buried there. Please meet at West Lawn Cemetery. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Rain Date will be 6/8/2024
Embark on your genealogy expedition! Discover the skills to effectively search, collect, and arrange your family history.
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!
A genealogist from Stark Library will explain how to find ancestors' military records using Fold3, an Ancestry database provided free by Stark Library.
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 glad you did!
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 pass featuring a real passenger aboard the Titanic and after the program passengers may check for their name in the sea of 2,208 passengers on […]
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE! Speakers: Cheryl Abernathy, Kelli J. Bergheimer, Deboarh Kitko, Amber Oldenburg Check back on Ogs.org for more details to come!
Embark on a captivating journey through history with the OGS Tour to Williamsburg, Virginia, from September 16th to 19th, 2024. This exclusive package includes everything you need for a seamless and enriching experience. Picture yourself traveling in comfort aboard a motor coach, with expertly planned stops along the way. Your accommodations at The Woodlands Hotel […]
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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!