We all have them. Genealogy roadblocks occur for many reasons. Ancestors my migrate, leaving no forwarding address; they may not leave a paper trail because they own little or no property; their names may be spelled or indexed incorrectly; or researchers may have not looked beyond the "low-hanging fruit". This program will take a look […]
Annual Business Meeting, Elections, Memorials and First Families Reception. Refreshments provided. In-person event.
The winter holidays present opportunities for us to share findings of our family history. After a short business meeting by the Lake County Genealogical Society, Mary Huey will moderate a share and tell session for getting our family excited about their history. Listen and share ideas to boost your creative approach in sharing your research. […]
The Hudson Genealogy Study Group is pleased to welcome, via Zoom, Mr. John Boeren, QG, an expert genealogy research professional from the Netherlands with over 30 years experience. John is currently the elected president of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the first international president to serve this society. In 2015, John founded his […]
Learn about the experiences and perspectives of the Fritz Family during the Civil War through a collection of personal letters in the MCDL Archives. Attend in person at Medina Library or on Zoom. Presented in partnership with Medina County Genealogical Society. MCGS's Annual Meeting to follow the program.
Sunny Morton, nationally known speaker and genealogical researcher, will be the guest speaker at the Montgomery County Chapter OGS annual genealogy seminar on Saturday, November 9th. The seminar will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunny will present these four sessions: Comparing the U.S. Newspaper Giants Born to be Filed: A Story of […]
The Kin Hunters Annual Library Lock-In will be on November 10th, 2 PM at the Library of the Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove in Fremont. Officers will be elected and it will include research time and a behind the scenes tour of the museum and library. The tour will precede the regular meeting. Please note […]
Join us for a free online program titled "Expanding your Prussian Search: Beyond Church Records" This presentation will be given by Stephen Wendt at the monthly meeting of the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7 pm. Sometimes, Prussian research problems cannot be undertaken using church records […]
In Person. Geauga County Genealogical Society members, Rob and Cathy Schwind, share how they discovered graves of five forgotten veterans while restoring a pioneer cemetery. Since 2021, as part of a national program, “Wreaths Across America,” they have documented over 860 veterans buried at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Their goal: no veteran […]
Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome! Meets in person at Medina Library 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms. No registration required.
Discover amazing photographs, newspaper articles, audio recordings, and more from our own community’s history. Hear fascinating stories and learn how Stark Memory can help you find your roots.
Smooth Sailing-Discovering Ship Passenger List, presented by Dana Palmer
Hunting for an ancestor's gravestone can be an exciting adventure or a frustrating series of dead ends. When we find our ancestor's gravestone, we are often in awe, as it can give important birth, death, and marriage dates. But just because that information is written in stone doesn't mean it is always correct! Join Krista […]
Do you love talking and hearing stories about the neighborhood and want to learn more? Bring your questions, stories, pictures, and more to chat about Jackson Township with a panel of experts. Presented in partnership with the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
Join us November 19, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for our next OGS Chapter Connection Zoom Meeting. We discuss ways to improve your chapter or society and many facets of chapter management. Suggestions for topics to be discussed are always welcome. Click here to Join
Have you recently digitized your family photos, videos, or other memorabilia? Getting your most valuable memories on to a flash drive is a great first step, but it’s also important to get them into appropriate long-term storage! This class will show you what you can do with those digital files to share them with others […]
Election of 2025 officers and social time. 4-H members who were judged at the Crawford County Fair are invited to share their projects.
Following a short business meeting by the Lake County Genealogical Society, Scott Norrick will present "Ohio in 1950-Insights and Discoveries from the 1950 Census". The meeting will be available remotely using the Zoom platform. To receive an invitation to the meeting, send an email to [email protected].
The Fairfield County Chapter of OGS is Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Genealogical Research Library, 503 Lenwood Drive in Lancaster. Refreshments at 6:30 pm, short business meeting at 7 pm, followed by the program with Amanda Reno on Forensic DNA. All are welcome.
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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!