


A Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society Est. 1973

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.
"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
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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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​RootsTech - Library of recorded programs from RootsTech 2025 can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ ​
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Check the OGS website www.ogs.org for other societies meetings, field trips and conferences.
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Northeast Ohio Genealogy Round Table - www.neogrt.org
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Various Genealogical Related Programs are offered through the Geauga County Public Library. If you are interested visit https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com
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Links to Neighboring Genealogical Societies
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
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Links to Other Genealogical Resources:
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Atlas of Historical County Boundaries at Chicago's Newberry Library
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Cleveland (Ohio) Necrology File
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 Genealogy Round Table, Members and Activities
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NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society (NEOCAG)
Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS)