March 21st Meeting - Kelli Bergheimer presenting "Family Tree Software Options" email Tammy Pelton to receive a link to attend virtually. [email protected]
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, short business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the program: webinar on colonial immigration by Beth Foulk. All are welcome.
Lauren Kuntzman, librarian and professional genealogist will present, "Introduction to Online Research in Alsace-Lorraine". This talk will provide an overview of online archives for departments within Alsace-Lorraine, examples of available records, and tips for making sense of the documents.
We are inviting OGS Chapter leadership to join us for a OGS Chapter Zoom Meeting with OGS Board Members and OGS Staff. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Firelands Genealogical Society (OGS) invites our chapter members to this VIRTUAL meeting with Melissa Barker, Archivist, who will show us how to Preserve Family Records Like a Professional! All paid members will receive an email Zoom link to the meeting.
You have collected your documentation and now it is time to put it together. Learn the steps of assembly that will produce an excellent lineage application. Handout
In the Lindamood Room of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway, Findlay, OH. Featured speaker Justin Crawfis - Local & Family History Librarian at The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
First quarter meeting of the Morgan County Chapter OGS at Kate Love Simpson Library in McConnelsville, Ohio.
The Fairfield County Chapter/OGS meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30, short business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by the program: webinar with Beth Foulk on "Colonial Immigration". All are welcome.
Marriage & Divorce Records of the 1800's" On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm, the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present a virtual program. Genealogist Thomas S. Neel - In recognition of Valentine's Day will present "Until Death Do Us Part: Marriage & Divorce Records of the 1800's". This online […]
This webinar will help you get started in gathering the required documentation. What you can use and what you can't use. This step in preparation is essential to having a good lineage application. HANDOUT
Join us on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:00 am for another FREE OGS webinar, ‘More Reasons Not to Fear the OGS Catalog’ presented by OGS Librarian Linda Swanson. Attendees should view the first part of this webinar series before attending this one. First Webinar Handout
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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!