Benefits of Membership
As a member, you will join a dedicated group of individuals sharing the same passion of honoring one's ancestors through genealogy research with a focus on Geauga County, Ohio.
You will enjoy and benefit from:
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Our excellent newsletter, The Raconteur, which is available via email or US mail.
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Updates on current genealogical trends and offerings through our programs and those of other societies.
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Meetings that offer reputable speakers and excellent topics.
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Valuable networking opportunities with other genealogists and invited speakers.
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Annual field trip to a Geauga County historical point of interest.
As a Chapter supporting the Ohio Genealogical Society, this gives our society’s OGS members entry to a larger collection of resources of this great state organization.

Membership Application
To apply for membership an application form is available:
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At a monthly meeting
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From the Anderson Allyn Room of Geauga County Public library (GCPL), Chardon
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Download Membership Application Here
Member dues are $12 per year. Lifetime memberships are available for $125. Member renewals are due at the beginning of January. Please bring the form and payment (cash or check) to a meeting or mail it to the address on the application form.
Donations are appreciated and help the Society continue their work. There is a place on the membership application to designate a financial gift.
Officers for July 2019 - June 2021
President: Cathy Schwind, genpresident@gmail.com
Vice President: Open Position, genvpres@gmail.com
Secretary: Open Position, gensecy@gmail.com
Treasurer: Marcia Owen, gentreas@gmail.com
Publicity: Eileen Zavarella
Newsletter Editor: Jan Began, gennewsletter@gmail.com
Pedigree Chart
We suggest you submit a 4 - 5 generation Pedigree Chart that provides surnames you are researching. This will assist you and other members to discover common ancestors and thereby enrich your research. Click here to download a blank Pedigree Chart. Assistance is available if needed.
For questions or information please email our President or mail to:
Geauga County Genealogical Society
c/o Geauga County Public Library
110 East Park Street
Chardon, OH 44024-1213