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Upcoming Programs

Upcoming Conferences for 2019-2020

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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.

"Read All About It – Discovering your Family in Newspapers “ by Cheryl McClellan, retired GCPL genealogist, Researcher, Speaker/Lecturer, Writer, OGS Member (May 2022)

“You Only Have a Death Announcement: Now What?”  By Deborah A. Abbott, PhD., Professional genealogist, author, member of NGS, APG and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. (January 2023)

“Ten Commandments of Genealogy” by Sandra Beane Milton, Retired GCPL Historian, Genealogical Researcher, Speaker, OGS Member (March 2023)

“A Wild Ride: Ohio River Travel in Stories and Songs” by Sunny Jane Morton, a Contributing Editor for Family Tree Magazine, Content Director for Your DNA Guide, and past Editor of Ohio Genealogy News. A genealogist with a history degree. (January 2024)

 
“The Canal That Created Cleveland” by Cleveland Metroparks Historian/Archivist Judy MacKeigan (April 2024)

"DNA Basics: What do we get from our Ancestors?" by Kelli Bergheimer, an international genealogical speaker. (May 2024)

"Exploring Geauga's 18 sites on the National Register of Historic Places" by Dr. Bari Oyler Stith, the founder of the Geauga County Archives and Director of Historic Preservation programs at Ursuline College. (April 2025)

"Using U.S. Church Records to Find Your Family History" by Sunny Morton, a nationally known genealogy presenter and writer is Contributing Editor for Family Tree Magazine; Content Manager and Contributing Editor at Your DNA Guide; Editor of NGS magazine; and author of Finding Your Family in U.S. Church Records. (May 2025)

"Mysteries of Squire's Castle" by Judith MacKeigan, Historian/Archivist with Cleveland Metroparks. (June 2025)


 

Other Upcoming Programs/ Conferences 

  • OGS - 2025 Members-Only Bus Tour, an unforgettable journey through Kentucky’s rich cultural and historical landscape. Mark your calendars for October 13–16, 2025, and get ready for four days of exploration, education, and fellowship with fellow genealogy enthusiasts! https://www.ogs.org/2025-ogs-bus-tour/​​

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  • Check the OGS website www.ogs.org for other societies meetings, field trips and conferences.

 

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Links to Neighboring Genealogical Societies

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