Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Conferences for 2019-2020
Past Genealogical Programs by Prominent Speakers
Here’s a sampling of the informational programs by prominent speakers in the field of genealogy that our members and guests have enjoyed.
"Cleveland Celebrities - Bob Hope and Chef Boyardee" by Dr. Deborah Abbott, nationally known lecturer, faculty at professional Genealogical Institute, and an OGS District Trustee. Presentation on their lives and ties to Cleveland, Ohio. (May 2015)
"Pre-1850 Ancestors Researching" by Margaret Cheney, President of OGS, and Lecturer.
(June 2015)
"In Their Footsteps" by Sandra Beane Milton, Reference Librarian at Geauga West Library.
Personal story of discovery of her enslaved ancestor's home. (Oct. 2015)
"Penmanship the Old Way" by Cheryl McClellan, Geauga County Public Library Genealogist,
Lecturer/Speaker, magazine writer. Demonstrated techniques of writing with a quill pen and discussed the types of penmanship used in the past. (Feb. 2016)
"Immigration and Naturalization" by Wally Huskonen, Genealogist, Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee. Finding immigration and naturalization records. (April 2016)
"Researching Church Records" by Sunny Morton, Contributing Editor of the 'Family Tree Magazine', speaker, and author of "Find Your Family in U.S. Church Records". (Sept. 2016)
"The Results are in! Understanding your DNA Results" by Mary Milne Jamba, OGS District Trustee, Lecturer/Speaker (May 2017)
"Mapping it Out" Thomas Edwards, Cleveland Public Library Maps Librarian. Old maps on display with information on how to read them. (May 2018)
"Sharing your Genealogical Data - Electronically" by Roger Marble, Genealogist, former Board member of OGS. Sharing and storing your genealogy data. (Nov. 2018)
"Learning about the Ohio Genealogical Society Library" by Tom Neel, OGS Librarian.
Resources available within the Ohio State Genealogical Society. (Sept. 2018)
Upcoming Conferences in 2020
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27 June 2020 - National Institute for Genealogical Studies - Celebrating 20th Anniversary - Offering a free online fun-filled day with Gena Phillibert- Ortega: talks and games; prizes, select free online courses; discounts on others. View Information here.
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2 – 5 September 2020 - Federation of Genealogical Societies, to be held in Kansas City, MO.
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11 - 12 September 2020- OGS Fall Retreat "Rustic Pathways",to be held at Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center, Lore City, OH.
Links to Genealogical Societies in Neighboring Counties
African-American Genealogical Society of Cleveland, Ohio (AAGS)
Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Inc.
Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society
Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society
Hungarian Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland
Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland
Lake County Genealogical Society
Summit County Genealogical Society
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
Trumbull County Genealogical Society
Links to Other Genealogical Resources:
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries at Chicago's Newberry Library
Cleveland (Ohio) Necrology File
Cleveland District Roundtable, Members and Activities
Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (CAGG) - Cleveland Area
Cuyahoga County Historical Marriage License Index
FamilySearch Wiki on Cuyahoga County
FamilySearch Wiki on Geauga County
Geauga County Public Library - Anderson Allyn Room Collection
Geauga County Public Library - Genealogy Room email
NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society (NEOCAG)
Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS)