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17 May 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - "Chris Hart will portray John Reynolds, a Canal Boat Captain in 1863." Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
19 May 2012 - East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society - All Day Seminar with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, acclaimed genealogist. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See website for details and registration. Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County, 5700 W Canal Rd, Bldg B, Valley View, Ohio.
19 May 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Cemetery Invasion." Location to be determined. Kelly Holderbaum, Cemetery Chair, will lead us to one of the local cemeteries where we will read the stones in the cemetery or a portion of the cemetery. Instructions and materials will be provided. Our work will provide the information for new publications by our Chapter. Bring your lunch, lawn chair, wear comfortable shoes and come enjoy the day!! Check website for time and location.. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
19 May 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - All-Day Seminar with Nationally Acclaimed Genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. See website for further info. Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, 5700 W Canal Rd, Bldg B, Valley View, Ohio.
29 May 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - "Brass Rubbing in England," by Carlynn Breakfield. 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Historical Society, 149 East Locust Street, Wilmington , Ohio.
2 June 2012 - Wayne County Chapter OGS - “Behind the Scenes at the County Recorder’s Office”, Jane Carmichael, County Recorder. 12 p.m. Wayne County Recorder's Office (use back door), Wooster , Ohio.
2 June 2012 - Clermont County Chapter, OGS - Hamilton County Genealogical Society President Kenny Burck will give us tips on how to start researching our German roots. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION. 1 p.m. Union Township Branch Library, 4450 GlenEste-Withamsville Road, Cincinnati, Ohio.
4 June 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - "Elias Hughes, the First Settler of Licking County," by Robert Tharp. 6:30 p.m. Newark Library, 101 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
4 June 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Are Your Ancestors Hiding in Federal Records?" by Marjorie Waterfield. 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
11 June 2012 - Williams County Chapter, OGS - Our Twenty Ninth Annual Banquet. First Families will be honored and the board members will be presented. Our guest speaker will be a guest of Rev. Dale Kern, George Winter, a pioneer painter of the Pottawatomie and Miami Indians of northwest Ohio. The location will be announced later.. , Bryan, Ohio.
11 June 2012 - Jefferson County Chapter, OGS - "Disaster on the Ohio. The Collision of the Scioto and the Lomas near Mingo," by Judy Schmidt. 6:30 p.m. LDS Church, Powells Lane, Wintersville, Ohio.
11 June 2012 - Lorain County Chapter, OGS - "1912: Year of the Titanic," by Jim Smith and Janet Bird. 7 p.m. North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio.
14-16 June 2012 - Palatines to America - Researching German-speaking genealogy? Come to Palatines to America Annual Conference. German Research: Methodology and Technology. Two experts to share their knowledge: Warren Bittner and Michael John Neill. Full information: www.palam.org. , Indianapolis, Indiana.
16 June 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Deeds and Why You Should Love Them," by Julie Wilson. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
18-22 June 2012 - Ohio Genealogical Society - OGS Summer Workshop with numerous outstanding speakers. See http://www.ogs.org/workshop2012/index.php for details. 611 State Route 97 W, Bellville , Ohio.
19 June 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Ashland BPW-Ashland Business and Professional Women," by Karen McCready. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
20 June 2012 - Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS - "What Happens to My Stuff When I Die?" Planning Your Genealogical Estate," by Carla Cegielski. 6:30 p.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OHio.
21 June 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
23 June 2012 - Army Heritage Center Foundation - "Find the Soldier in Your Family Album," a genealogy workshop at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. Workshop 2 - Civil War. See www.armyheritage.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Carlisle, PA.
25 June 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - Newly published book "Letters to Azel: Civil War Letters from Father to Son," by Sabina Historical Society members Joy Shoemaker and Susanne Kenney. 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Historical Society, 149 East Locust Street, Wilmington , Ohio.
2 July 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - "Using Land Deeds in Your Quest," by Carol Montrose. 6:30 p.m. Newark Library, 101 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
2 July 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Cleveland Food Memories," by Gail Ghetia Bellamy. Potluck at 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
7 July 2012 - Clermont County Chapter, OGS - "National Genealogical Society Annual Conference Follow-Up." Weren't able to attend the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference in Cincinnati? Members and guests who attended the Conference will share some of the great information and tips they learned. 1 p.m. Doris Wood Library, 180 South 3rd Street, Batavia, Ohio.
9 July 2012 - Lorain County Chapter, OGS - Annual Pot Luck Picnic with the Lorain County Chapter OGS, Wellington Genealogical Group, and Black River Genealogists.. Carlisle Room, Carlisle Reservation, Lorain County Metro Parks, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio.
10 July 2012 - Delaware County Chapter, OGS - Share stories and memorabilia of your Civil War ancestors. 7:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library, 84 East Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio.
19 July 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Homecoming Picnic and get-together. Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: TBD. Call for location. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
21 July 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "The Painless Autobiography," by Judy Davis. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
21 July 2012 - Medina County Chapter, OGS - "What's Black and White and Read All Over?" by Margaret Cheney. 1:30 p.m. Buckeye Public Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina, Ohio.
4 August 2012 - Kentucky Genealogical Society - "A Saturday with Dick Eastman." 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky.
6 August 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - Annual Potluck - bring covered dish and/or dessert to share. "Grandma Molded the Bullets," by Dan and Gloria Fleming. 6 p.m. Zerger Hall, 745 East Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
6 August 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Making Contact: Find Living Relatives & Fellow Reseearchers," by Jean Hoffman, CG. 7 p.m . Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
7 August 2012 - Delaware County Chapter, OGS - "Researching your German Ancestry," by Russ Pollitt, curator of the Palatines to America collection at the Columbus Metro Library. 7:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library, 84 East Winter Street, De', Ohio.
11 August 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - The Special Collections Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are pleased to present the free day-long program "Discovering Your Civil War Ancestors" on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Main Library Auditorium at 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326. Join us for presentations by local researcher and reenactor John P. Gurnish and Certified Genealogist, lecturer and writer Amy Johnson Crow. Program Schedule: 9:30 – 9:45 Introductions. 9:45 – 10:45 Summit County in the Civil War, John P. Gurnish. 10:45 – 11:00 Break. 11:00 – 12:00 Researching Ohio Civil War Ancestors, Amy Johnson Crow. 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own. 1:00 – 2:00 For Benefit of the Soldier: Civil War Fraternal Organizations, Amy Johnson Crow. 2:00 – 2:15 Break. 2:15 – 3:15 Researching Your Civil War Ancestors Online, Amy Johnson Crow. 3:15 – 3:30 Break. 3:30 – 4:30 State and Local Records for Civil War Research, Amy Johnson Crow. Parking is free in the High-Market Parking Deck. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330-643-9030 or speccollections@akronlibrary.org. Visit us on the web at http://sc.akronlibrary.org/.. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
13 August 2012 - Lorain County Chapter, OGS - "Finding Your Way Around FindaGrave.com," by Linda Limes Ellis. 7 p.m. North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio.
16 August 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
18 August 2012 - Ohio Genealogical Society - Chapter Management Seminar. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Calvary Apostolic Church, Chillicothe, Ohio.
21 August 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Sweet Shop to Lawyer's: Kastan's Bldg History," by Howard Glick. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
27 August 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - "G.A.R. and W.R.C. Chapters in Clinton County after the Civil War," by Beth Mitchell and Frances Sharp. 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Historical Society Meeting Room, 149 E Locust St, Wilmington, Ohio.
4 September 2012 - Delaware County Chapter, OGS - Cindy Carleton from the Ohio Humanities Council on the Underground Railroad. 7:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library, 84 East Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio.
5-6 September 2012 - Franklin County Chapter, OGS - Research trip to Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Your choice whether to stay for the day or overnight; car pooling will be available. , Columbus, Ohio.
6 September 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Athletic Ancestors," by Sunny McClellan Morton. 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
8 September 2012 - Medina County Chapter, OGS - "From Stoughton to Strongsville," by Sandee LeMasters. 2 p.m. Medina County District Library, 210 South Broadway, Medina, Ohio.
10 September 2012 - Jefferson County Chapter, OGS - "Immigration into Jefferson County," by Flora Ver Stratten-Merrin. 6:30 p.m. LDS Church, Powells Lane, Wintersville, Ohio.
10 September 2012 - Lorain County Chapter, OGS - "Finding and Using Deeds in Your Genealogical Research: Location Isn't Everything," by Chris Staats. 7 p.m. North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio.
15 September 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Gum-Dipped: A Daughter Remembers Rubber Town," by Dr. Joyce Dyer, daughter of Thomas William Coyne who was employed by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for thirty-seven years. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
18 September 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Men of Erie: Ashland Railroaders 1860-1930," by Bill Snyder. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
20 September 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Treasures from the Attic - Sharing our Past." Bring your favorite family heirloom and talk about it; or listen to others do the same. Mike LeMay and George Barnes will offer a professional opinion of the "price at auction " of your treasures. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
24 September 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - "Old New Antioch," by Susan Henry. 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Historical Society Meeting Room, 149 E Locust St, Wilmington, Ohio.
1 October 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Immigration Records," by Sandy Malitz. 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
6 October 2012 - Army Heritage Center Foundation - "Find the Soldier in Your Family Album" a genealogy workshop at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. "Indian Wars to World War I." 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Carlisle, PA.
6 October 2012 - Wayne County Chapter OGS - Jarra Underwood, County Auditor. 12 p.m. Wayne County Library, 220 West Liberty Street, Wooster , Ohio.
6 October 2012 - Ohio Genealogical Society - OGS Fall Seminar with J. Mark Lowe. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See http://www.ogs.org/fallseminar2012.php for details. 611 State Route 97 W, Bellville, Ohio.
14 October 2012 - Medina County Chapter, OGS - "Hyde and Seeking European Ancestors," by Robert Hyde. 2 p.m. Medina County District Library, 210 South Broadway, Medina, Ohio.
16 October 2012 - Ashland County Chapter, OGS - "Union Town: Part IV," by Rita Bone Kopp. 6:30 p.m. Ashland Library, 224 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.
18 October 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, Ohio.
20 October 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "Lineage Society Applications," by Kelly Holderbaum. 1 p.m. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio.
22 October 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - "Sites along the Proposed Scenic Quaker By-Way in Clinton/Warren Counties," by Christine Hadley Snyder. 7:30 p.m. Clinton County Historical Society Meeting Room, 149 E Locust St, Wilmington , Ohio.
1 November 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Automobile History and Transportation," by Derek Moore, Curator, WRHS. 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
3 November 2012 - Wayne County Chapter OGS - Luncheon Meeting and Awards. Date and time to be determined. , Wooster, Ohio.
4 November 2012 - Licking County Chapter, OGS - "The Genealogy Collection at Columbus Metropolitan Library," by Russ Pollitt. 2 p.m. Newark Library, 101 W Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
10 November 2012 - Summit County Chapter, OGS - "From Slavery to Freedom: The Underground Railroad," by Debbie Abbott. Annual Banquet. Location to be determined.. Akron-Summit County LibraryMain Auditorium, 60 S. High Street, Akron, Ohio.
12 November 2012 - Lorain County Chapter, OGS - "Finding Your Female Ancestors," by Amy Kenneley. 7 p.m. North Ridgeville Public Library, 35700 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio.
13 November 2012 - Delaware County Chapter, OGS - "Radnor Quilt." 7:30 p.m. Delaware County District Library, 84 East Winter Street, Delaware, Ohio.
15 November 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; Meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster, Ohio.
26 November 2012 - Clinton County Chapter, OGS - Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church. "Genealogist of the Year" "First Families of Clinton County" "Civil War Families of Clinton County" By reservation only. Presbyterian Church, 840 Timber Glen Drive, Wilmington, OHio.
3 December 2012 - East Cuyahoga Chapter, OGS - "Fine Arts in Cleveland," by Holly Rarick Witchey. Holiday celebration. 7 p.m. Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
20 December 2012 - Fairfield County Chapter, OGS - Holiday Party at TBD. Presentation of new Fairfield County Pioneers. Bring a covered dish and a gift for the 'white elephant' exchange---6:30 p.m. Fairfield County Genealogical Library, 503 Lenwood Drive, Lancaster , Ohio.
25-27 April 2013 - Ohio Genealogical Society - Annual Conference of the Ohio Genealogical Society.. Millenium Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio.