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Free Genealogy "Lock-in" at Hudson Library, evening of 15 Feb 2008

2008-02-12T15:50:00.000-05:00

We've just learned that the next meeting of the Hudson Genealogy Study Group will be an after library hours activity Friday February 15th from 5 to 11 p.m. Such activities often are called "lock-ins." This event will be at the Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library Street, Hudson, Ohio.Attendees will be able to do computer research and access the archives collection during this time.

Genealogy Seminar in Austintown, OH, on April 12

2008-02-11T16:58:00.000-05:00

Dr. Deborah A. Abbott, professor of counseling at Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio, will present a three-part genealogical seminar on April 12 at the Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road. Austintown, OH. In the seminar, which is co-sponsored by the Mahoning County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, she will discuss:1) Getting

Ancestry Adds Four Ohio Databases

2008-02-07T13:45:00.000-05:00

Ancestry.com has added several databases that may interest Ohio researchers. With the Ancestry search engine, any hits should turn up in a personal search for ancestors in the 18th and 19th centuries. The databases are:Ohio Cemetery RecordsOhio MarriagesOhio Source RecordsOhio Valley GenealogiesThe above are links to the search form from each database. Remember that Ancestry.com is a subscription

NARA To Restore Evening, Weekend Hours

2008-02-01T15:00:00.000-05:00

If you are planning a research trip to the National Archives in Washington, DC, you'll be pleased to learn that it will again be open in the evening and on weekend. Yesterday, January 31, 2008, Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, issued the following announcement:I am pleased to inform NARA staff that we will restore the evening and weekend hours in the archival research rooms in the

Tony Burroughs to Present African American Research Seminar at Sandusky Library

2008-01-30T15:10:00.000-05:00

On February 9, genealogists in northern Ohio doing African American research will have an opportunity to learn from Tony Burroughs, author, teacher, and genealogist, who says researching your family tree can lead to amazing finds -- the secret to success is asking many questions. He is the author of Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing The African American Family TreeBurroughs will present

I Spring for In-Car GPS Unit

2008-01-24T09:53:00.000-05:00

Four short years ago, my wife purchased a Garmin hand-held GPS unit for me for my birthday.I immediately learned how to use it in hand-held mode and in my mini-van mounted on the dashboard. It me helped find destinations and I was able to use it in genealogy, too.One genealogy application involved finding my three-great grandfather’s homestead and farm site in Montgomery County, New York. Finding

Special Offer from Genealogy Bank

2008-01-23T16:47:00.001-05:00

Here's another resource you may wish to evaluate at a low cost.It's GenealogyBank.com which was introduced last year by a premier information company, NewsBank inc. For over 60 years NewsBank's information products have been familiar to researchers in public libraries, colleges and universities, schools, and military and government libraries. Now, the company offers a collection of genealogical

New Blogs for NEOhio and NWOhio

2008-01-22T10:22:00.000-05:00

We recently learned of another blogger offering information about genealogical research in Ohio. The blogger is Derek S. Davey, and he is based in Toledo. He produces blogs for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Ohio.Apparently he has a strong interest in genealogical research in Northeast Ohio, as he is providing his insight into using several repositories in the area. On Friday, 4 Jan 2008, he

Ohio Publisher Offers Free Issue of Family Tree Magazine

2008-01-22T09:46:00.000-05:00

We recently received the following email announcement:"Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or a novice, you'll find your FREE issue of Family Tree Magazine jam-packed with helpful hints for tracing your ancestors locally and globally. You'll discover: Reliable Web Resources — the sites to click and the ones to skipTimesaving Tricks to get facts fast from online and paper archivesInspiring Ideas

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter is 12 Years Old

2008-01-21T14:58:00.001-05:00

Dick Eastman wrote in his latest newsletter, Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, distributed yesterday, "Boy, the time does fly! Twelve years has slipped by in almost the blink of an eye. It seems like only yesterday that I sent the first e-mail newsletter to about 100 people, mostly members of CompuServe's Genealogy Forums. None of them knew in advance that the newsletter would arrive; I

FamilyLink.com New Name for World Vital Records

2008-01-15T14:20:00.000-05:00

PROVO, UT, January 14, 2008 – A new year brings a new name to the world's fastest growing genealogical and family history corporation, World Vital Records, Inc. World Vital Records, Inc. has changed its name to FamilyLink.com, Inc., a name which better reflects the company's mission of connecting families to one another through innovative online tools."We marvel at the opportunity that the

Ohio Genealoical Society Publishes Program for 2008 Conference

2007-12-15T17:03:00.000-05:00

The theme for the 2008 OGS Annual Conference scheduled for 17-19 Apr is "Navigating the Past: Charting a Course for Your Family Tree."The conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel/Conference Center, at 11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246. Reservations: 888-627-7176 or www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/ohgenYou can download complete details of the conference at the OGS website by clicking

Cleveland Family History Center Planning Free Seminar

2007-12-12T15:25:00.000-05:00

The Cleveland, Ohio, Family History Center will sponsor a FREE genealogy conference on Saturday, April 26, 2008. This multi-track conference will include workshops on the basics of genealogy as well as presentations on more advanced research topics. The conference will be held at 25000 Westwood Road in Westlake.

Coal-Miner Registry for Ohio Miners

2007-10-25T14:24:00.000-04:00

In a feature article, the Columbus Dispatch reported that a registry of coal miners in southeastern Ohio as far back as the 1800s will be available next year. The database is being compiled now and eventually will be available to the public online, sometime next year.The newspaper reported that the registry kicked off Oct 21 with a ribbon-cutting and a round of applause in the gym at the Southern

OhiogGenealogyBlog Welcomes Ohio'sGenealogyBlog

2007-08-28T15:53:00.000-04:00

The State Library of Ohio has recently created a blog entitled "Ohio's Genealogy Blog." This blog is intended for Ohio's genealogical community as a service of the State Library of Ohio. Postings will focus on assisting Ohio librarians serving genealogists and promoting virtual genealogy in Ohio. State Library of Ohio Genealogy Specialist Paul Immel will be posting comments about research, issues

NARA Announces New File Ordering Fees Effective Oct. 1, 2007

2007-08-23T10:10:00.000-04:00

For several months, we’ve known that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was going to raise the fees for orders of records. When plans were first announced for increases, genealogists were very upset at the high proposed prices. Now, we know that when the new fees go into effect, they won’t be as bad as originally proposed.For example, effective Oct. 1, NARA will charge $75

OGS Mail Affected by Flooding in Mansfield

2007-08-22T10:18:00.000-04:00

Ohio Genealogy Society Library Director Tom Neel reports that the post office in Mansfield was flooded during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 21, and that OGS probably will have “some problems with our post office mail for a few days.”The flooding in Mansfield occurred in the northeastern part of the city. OGS is south of Mansfield and was not affected by flooding.Neel reports: “We had

Curt Witcher to Lecture at 2007 Tri-C GO Seminar

2007-08-17T16:13:00.000-04:00

Curt B. Witcher, MLS, manager of the all-new Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library at Fort Wayne IN is the featured speaker at the 2007 Tri-C GO Annual Family History Benefit Seminar. The seminar will be held at the Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake OH on Saturday, September 29th. Doors open at 9 a.m.; seminar 9:15 – 3:30.Witcher will cover four

George Schweitzer Featured at OGS Fall Seminar

2007-08-15T16:11:00.000-04:00

Popular genealogy lecturer George K. Schweitzer will present three lectures and conduct an open discussion hour during the Ohio Genealogical Society’s 2008 Fall Seminar scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. The seminar will be held at the James W. Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning of North Central State College Shelby Campus. The address of the center is 175 Mansfield Street (SR 39), Shelby,

Ancestry Expands Military Records Resources; Offers Free Access through June 6

2007-05-26T13:54:00.000-04:00

The latest news release from Ancestry.com:PROVO, Utah, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancestry.com, the world's largest online resource for family history, today announced it has launched the largest collection of U.S. military records available and searchable online, featuring more than 90 million names that span more than four centuries of American history from the 1600s through Vietnam.Beginning now

Witcher to Lecture at 2007 Tri-C GO in September

2007-05-02T09:58:00.000-04:00

Curt B. Witcher, MLS, manager of the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library at Fort Wayne IN will present four lectures at the Tri-C GO Annual Family History Benefit Seminar. The seminar will be held at the Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake OH on Saturday, September 29th. Doors open at 9 a.m.; seminar 9:15 – 3:30.Witcher is scheduled to present the

Mexico Border Crossing Records on Ancestry

2007-05-01T14:19:00.000-04:00

News release from Ancestry.com:PROVO, Utah, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Ancestry.com, the world's largest online resource for family history, today announced the release of the first and only online collection of border crossing records for individuals who crossed the U.S. - Mexico border between 1903 and 1957. This new collection, which includes more than 3.5 million names,

State Library of Ohio Ends Gen Services: Collection Moving to Columbus Library

2007-04-11T09:18:00.000-04:00

The following is an announcment issued today by the State Library of Ohio:After many years, GENEALOGY SERVICES AT THE STATE LIBRARY OF OHIO ARE ENDING COMPLETELY as of April 19, 2007. The entire genealogy collection is being moved to the main location of the Columbus Metropolitan Library at 96 S. Grant Ave. on the east side of downtown Columbus (near Grant Hospital). The collection will be

3-day Ohio Genealogy Society Conference Begins April 12

2007-04-09T09:33:00.000-04:00

The Ohio Genealogical Society convenes its 2007 Conference on Thursday afternoon, April 12 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Several workshops are scheduled for the opening afternoon and evening.On Friday, April 13, the opening general session features Glenn Harper, architectural historian, speaking on the theme of the conference, "Along the National Road--Your Avenue to the Past."

Steve Morse Coming to Cleveland In June

2007-01-23T15:42:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday 6 June 2007 at 7:00 pm, Steve Morse of One-Step Web pages fame will be the featured speaker at the meeting of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland. His topic will be: "One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools."The meeting will be free and open to the public. It will be at Menorah Park, 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, Ohio.The One-Step website began as an aid

Footnote.com Sponsors Eastman’s Online Genealogy News

2007-01-19T08:52:00.000-05:00

Dick Eastman has announced that Footnote, Inc., has agreed to become the exclusive sponsor of his newsletter effective immediately.In his announcement, he stated, “Footnote, Inc. made a big splash in the genealogy community a few days ago when the company announced an agreement with the National Archives and Records Administration to place digital images of millions of original documents online.

WRHS Gen Institute Schedule for 2007

2007-01-17T18:29:00.000-05:00

The Genealogical Committee of the Western Reserve Historical Society has announced the schedule for its Genealogical Institute for 2007.Genealogy 101 – Feb 24 – 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. – $ 5Genealogy 102 – Mar 31 – 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. – $ 15Internet Search Strategies – Apr 7 – 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. – $ 15Genealogy 101 – Apr 21 – 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. – $ 5Genealogy 102 – May 5 – 12:00 noon –

African-American and Southern Research Seminar coming to WRHS

2007-01-17T18:26:00.000-05:00

Mark you calendar for Saturday, March 3, 2007.If you are doing African American or Southern research, the Western Reserve Historical Society is the place to be. The Genealogical Committee, an auxiliary of WRHS and the African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland are co-sponsoring an all day seminar focusing on African-American and southern research.Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.; the

Ancestry Makes Passenger Arrival Info Available

2007-01-17T18:17:00.000-05:00

This is not really breaking news, but I did want to post an item about it.The Internet genealogy service Ancestry.com has put more than 100 million passenger arrival records online from that period in a searchable database on its Web site. The database was launched in December.With this addition to Ancestry's online database offerings, you can go online to see the original document that records

E-zine Provides Updates on 2007 OGS Conference

2007-01-10T15:13:00.000-05:00

Stay up-to-date on news about the 2007 OGS Conference!Subscribe to the OGS Conference E-zine. It is free to subscribe and your information will not be shared with any group or individual. It is a great way to learn about all the exciting developments with the OGS Conference.The OGS Conference E-zine was launched in 2006 to distribute news about the 2006 Conference in Toledo, Ohio. Hundreds of

Invitation to Attend the 2007 OGS Annual Conference

2007-01-09T15:08:00.000-05:00

E. Paul Morehouse, Jr., President of the Ohio Genealogical Society, has issued the following invitation to genealogists throughout Ohio and beyond:"On behalf of the Officers and the Board of Trustees of The Ohio Genealogical Society, I invite you to attend the 2007 Annual Conference, "Along the National Road: Your Avenue to the Past" in Columbus on April 12-14, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus

Free Guide to Genealogy Resources at the Cleveland Public Library

2007-01-02T18:13:00.000-05:00

The Cleveland Public Library has been offering for some time a FREE 22-page genealogy guide. You can download it at the link below.The guide provides four types of information:First, the guide gives the location of vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce) and other records (name changes, naturalization, wills/estates, etc.) in Cuyahoga County.Second, the guide outlines, by department, the

Cuyahoga County Death Notices and Obits

2007-01-02T17:59:00.000-05:00

I’ve finally gotten together for my own use a list of online resources for searching for death notices and obituaries for Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. The three resources have been available for some time, but I didn’t completely understand the scope of each; in other words, when to use each. Here they are:Cleveland Necrology File (1850-1975; full text)Searchable database of newspaper death

Allen Co. Library on the Move

2006-12-28T10:31:00.000-05:00

Buckeye genealogy researchers who were planning a trip across the state line into Indiana to research at the Allen County Library during January will have to hold off awhile.An article in the Dec. 27 issue of the Fort Wayne (IN) Journal Gazette reports that the family history holdings of the Allen County Library in Fort Wayne are unavailable to researchers for about a month, beginning the weekend

Ancestry offers powerful search of passenger records

2006-12-12T08:09:00.000-05:00

If you have been looking for an immigrant arrival, you should try the free search offered by Ancestry.com until the end of the month.Here is what Ancestry says about its new collection:“This is the first time such a comprehensive collection of passenger lists has been made available online, with more than 100 million names from over 100 ports. We’re celebrating this announcement by giving you

Archive CE Books USA

2006-03-05T12:09:00.000-05:00

In case you missed the annoucement a few weeks ago, Bob Velke, developer of The Master Genealogist has added another produce/service to his genealogical offerings. He has founded Archive CD Books USA to join with Archive CD Books, an international digitizing project based in Great Britain , to make old and rare research books available to the public in a digital format, to donate original

New Online Obit and Death Notice Index for L.A.Times

2006-03-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

From time to time, I have needed to find death information for relatives who have relocated from Ohio to California. Now there is an index to obituaries and death notices that have appeared in the Los Angeles Times from 1988 to 1993 and also in 1995.The Southern California Genealogical Society has just added the Los Angeles Times Obituary Index database to its website, www.scgsgenealogy.com. The

Try the Free Encyclopedia of Genealogy

2006-02-28T13:34:00.000-05:00

Have you added Dick Eastman’s The Encyclopedia of Genealogy to your list of Internet research resources? It is a free-content encyclopedia created by its users. It is available to everyone, free of charge. Also, everyone is invited to contribute, free of charge.Go to:http://eogen.editme.com/The opening page provides this introduction:The Encyclopedia of Genealogy serves as a compendium of

Changing Size of Type in Browser or Email Client

2006-02-28T09:56:00.000-05:00

Here's a handy tip for changing the size of type in your web browser or email client:Hold down the Ctrl key on your key board and then turn the small wheel in the middle of your mouse away from you or towards you to change the print size. It will either become larger or smaller, depending on which way you turn the wheel.Credit: The above tip was posted recently by brenda [bandrews5@cox.net]on the

State Library of Ohio Considering Transfer of Genealogy Holdings

2006-02-28T09:50:00.000-05:00

On February 21, 2006, the State Library of Ohio issued the following news release. State Library of Ohio exploring improvement of genealogy servicesThe State Library Board of Ohio passed a motion on Feb. 16, 2006, asking the State Library of Ohio to begin developing a plan proposal for working with Columbus Metropolitan Library and the genealogy community to improve genealogy services. This

Board Consolidates Certification Categories

2005-10-21T14:12:00.000-04:00

The following is a press release issued by the Board for Certification of Genealogists on 18 October 2005BCG CredentialsFor immediate releaseFor additional information contact: Connie Lenzen, CG, at clenzen@dialoregon.netThe Board for Certification of Genealogists announced that, effective immediately, it has consolidated three research categories into one category that will be called

DNA genealogy is featured on Tri-C GO Seminar program

2005-10-08T08:53:00.000-04:00

In two one-hour lectures, Dr. James M. Freed will be discussing how DNA may be useful in your genealogical research at the 2005 Tri-C GO Seminar on Oct. 22, 2005 at the Fairview Park Library, Fairview Park, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126-2120. Dr. Freed is well qualified to speak on this subject, being a retired professor of biology and the administrator of the McCabe Clan Project,

Still Time to Register for Cyndi Howells Seminar in Shelby, OH

2005-09-21T09:27:00.000-04:00

We understand that the registration for the OGS-sponsored seminar by Cyndi Howells on using the Internet for genealogical research is likely to be filled before the event, so get your registration in soon. Go to the Ohio Genealogical Society's website at www.ogs.org to register, or call 419-756-7294 for registration materials or request them by e-mail via the website.Ms Howells will present three

Preservation Primer for Genealogical Materials

2005-09-21T09:24:00.000-04:00

The homepage of the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, has a useful guide to “saving stuff” that applies to genealogy and family history research, compiled by the society’s Manuscripts Division. You can click on the following topic categories to learn how to make sure that your collected materials will be preserved for your descendents: All Documents, Paper, Scrapbooks, Newsprint,

Cleveland, Ohio Directory, 1837-38, Now Online at Ancestry.com

2005-09-20T12:09:00.000-04:00

Cleveland, Ohio was home to over 2000 people in the late 1830s. Originally published in 1838, this database is a listing of city residents in that year. It provides the resident's name and address. Many entries also include the individual's occupation and employer. For those persons seeking ancestors from northern Ohio in the early nineteenth century, this can be an informative database. The

Free Admission Ending Soon at WRHS

2005-09-09T10:30:00.000-04:00

The summer free admission to the Library at Western Reserve Historical Society is ending on September 15. After that date, the admission for non-members will again be $7.50 per day. There is no charge for members of the society to do genealogical research in the Library.For hours and other details, consult the Society's website at www.wrhs.org or call 216.721.5722.

Tri-C GO 2005 Seminar Set for 22 Oct 2005

2005-09-09T10:17:00.000-04:00

Cuyahoga County Council of Genealogical OrganizationsAnnual Tri-C GO SeminarWHAT: Annual Tri-C-GO Seminar: Unlocking the Doors to Your Genealogical Research WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd, 2005. Registration: 9:00 a.m. - Seminar: 9:15 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.WHERE: Fairview Park Regional Library, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OhioTOPICS AND SPEAKERS:9:30 a.m. "An

Darke County Society to Host Roger Minert at Workshop Oct. 1

2005-08-13T10:27:00.000-04:00

On Oct 1, 2005 The Darke County Genealogical Society, chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, is having its annual workshop. The speaker is Roger P. Minert . His topics are Communicating with Agencies and Individuals in Europe, Which Hessen is Which, Surname Change in Northwest Germany, and Question and Answer Session.All this for $22 with lunch for pre registering $25 at the door.Alice

More on Castle Garden Immigrant Database

2005-08-04T14:53:00.000-04:00

Since my earlier posting about Castle Garden and its immigrant database, I found the following in the New England Historic Genealogy Society eNews #230 August 3, 2005:Castle Garden Website LaunchesMillions of Americans are descended from the immigrants who crowded through the gates of Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924. Many people are unaware that Ellis Island opened quite late in the nineteenth

New FREE Castle Garden Immigrant Database

2005-08-04T14:51:00.000-04:00

I have just explored the relatively new and FREE Castle Garden Immigrant Database--and I’m quite impressed.Castle Garden's dates of operation were August 1, 1855 through April 18, 1890. The Barge Office then became the point of entry until Ellis Island opened in 1892.On another mail list, listers have reported that according to David Bromwich of The Battery Conservancy, the completed database

Need Ideas for Running a Gen Society?

2005-07-24T18:00:00.000-04:00

Interested in learning more about running a genealogical society or chapter? Then consider attending the 20th Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter Management Seminar on Saturday, 27 August, at the Batavia Church of Christ, Batavia, Ohio. Kurt Witcher, from Allen County Library, will be speaking on “Your Society Wants You? Effective Recruiting Strategies for Genealogical Societies.” Other

Cyndi Howells Coming to Ohio for Family History Month

2005-07-19T11:01:00.000-04:00

This just in!!The Ohio Genealogy Society has arranged for Cyndi Howells, of CyndisList.com fame, to visit Ohio on Saturday, October 1 for a one-day genealogy seminar. This event will be a great kick-off for Family History Month in the Buckeye State.The seminar will be held at North Central College in the Kehoe Center in Shelby a little more than 15 minutes drive from the OGS headquarters in

Try Personal Historian; You'll Like It

2005-07-11T12:17:00.000-04:00

This morning, I downloaded and tried out the trial version of Personal Historian. In a half an hour, I had a running start on compiling my own history. I really believe that I will be able to put together a readable narrative of my child and teenage years, and the years as an adult with a new job and a family. The program has a number of timelines that you can build upon, such as "what I was

Time magazine: Can DNA Reveal Your Roots?

2005-07-06T10:21:00.000-04:00

An article in the July 11, 2005, issue says yes, at least to some degree.Among others, the article reports on the case of Brent Kennedy and his mysterious family origins. Although he inherited his father’s light blue eyes, he had his mother’s black hair. And he had heard a story about how his great-grandfather was barred from voting because his skin was too dark. Recently, he had his DNA tested

July in Cleveland's History

2005-07-02T21:23:00.000-04:00

The following history notes are provided by the Cleveland MemoryNewsletter of the Cleveland Memory project, sponsored by ClevelandState University's Special Collections Dept.July is a ceremonial month for Cleveland, given that both the nation'sbirthday and the city's fall in this month. July 4th and July 22ndfigure prominently in the anniversary dates of various

Origin of Ohio's Buckeye Nickname

2005-07-01T11:10:00.000-04:00

Ever wonder about the origin of Ohio's nickname? If so, check out the following explanation from the book, Historical Collections of Ohio, by Henry Howe and published by C. J. Krehbiel & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, copyright 1888 by Henry Howe. The edition is Volume I: 1900 – Volume II: 1904. The book is available on-line at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/index.html. The book

Family History Month Coming to WRHS

2005-06-29T16:12:00.000-04:00

October 2005 will be Family History Month at Western Reserve Historical Society. A month-long exhibit and some special events are being planned for the Society's Library and Museum by the Genealogical Committee, an auxiliary of the Society.The committee’s objective is to publicize what the Western Reserve Historical Society and its Library offers in the way of resources for people throughout

Learn how to publish your genealogy

2005-06-29T14:20:00.000-04:00

Brent Morgan, a professional genealogist based in Northeastern Ohio, will discuss "Using Your Computer To Publish a Family History" at the July 9 meeting of the Northeast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society. He will share his experiences in creating his recent publication, "Shapard, A family History," a 466-page book included family genealogies, favorite recollections and stories and

2005 OGS Chapter Management Seminar

2005-06-29T13:13:00.000-04:00

The Ohio Genealogical Society 2005 Chapter Management Seminar will be held on 27 August at the Batavia Church of Christ, 2170 Old State Route 32 at Bauer Road, Batavia. The host chapter is the Clermont County Chapter. The program features eleven highly-knowledgeable speakers, including Curt B. Witcher of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. The objectives of the seminar are to

Sep 17 meeting of Summit County Chapter OGS moved to branch library

2005-06-29T10:05:00.000-04:00

The following announcement appeared on Jun 28 on the blog of the Summit County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society. ”The September 17 meeting of the Summit County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society has been moved to the Goodyear Branch Library, 60 Goodear Blvd. because the regular meeting room at Akron-Summit County Public Library will not be available.” “Topic of the meeting will be ‘

West Central Ohio Workshop to Feature George K. Schweitzer

2005-06-29T09:31:00.000-04:00

The West Central Ohio Genealogical Workshop Group, comprised of Mercer, Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties, will host speaker George K. Schweitzer, PhD, from Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday October 22, 2005, at the St. Marys Theatre in downtown St. Marys, Ohio. Dr. Schweitzer uses historical reenactment to teach genealogy and dresses in period costume to fit the lecture. He has lectured to

Free admittance to WRHS Library

2005-06-28T20:00:00.000-04:00

If you have been putting off researching at the Western Reserve Historical Society because of the admission fee, put it off no longer. As of June 15, the admission fee has been waived--and this continues throughout the summer until September 15. Also, in case you missed the reduction in parking fees in the Society's guarded lot a few months ago, they now are only $5.00 for the day. Otherwise,