Ohio Genealogical Society

Ohio Genealogical Society The premier Ohio family heritage resource.

In this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast, genealogist and Professional OGS Member Theresa Dandy joins the us to dis...
06/15/2026

In this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast, genealogist and Professional OGS Member Theresa Dandy joins the us to discuss her lifelong passion for family history, tracing her journey from a fourth-grade hobbyist to a professional researcher. Theresa shares her experiences uncovering her Italian roots, navigating the complexities of German records, and her specialized skill in mining census data for hidden details. Listen at www.ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Join Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist, on Saturday, June 20, at 1pm at the OGS Samuel D Isaly Library for a presentation on Nor...
06/12/2026

Join Jenna Kish, OGS Archivist, on Saturday, June 20, at 1pm at the OGS Samuel D Isaly Library for a presentation on Northeast Ohio’s interurban railways and streetcars, using reminiscences and photographs in the OGS Archives. The presentation will include readings from a streetcar conductor’s autobiography, as well as his personal photograph collection, and many additional pictures and post cards of streetcars and rail stations from the Ohio Photograph Collection. Particular focus on the Cleveland-Southwest & Columbus Railway (1907-1931), which connected Cleveland, Bucyrus, Ashland, Wooster, and many other smaller communities via electric railways. Saturday Showcase is a series of presentations by the OGS staff featuring particular resources of the Library and Archives. They are hosted in-person at the library in Bellville, Ohio.

Discover your roots and preserve Ohio's heritage! By joining the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS), you aren't just gainin...
06/11/2026

Discover your roots and preserve Ohio's heritage! By joining the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS), you aren't just gaining access to world-class research tools, you are directly supporting the preservation and sharing of Ohio’s rich family history. As a member of OGS, your dues help OGS remain the premier gateway for discovering Ohio roots. Your membership support enables us to:

Protect Vital Resources: We maintain the Samuel D. Isaly Library and Lyle H. West Archives, housing everything from original 1880 census ledgers for all 88 counties to rare family Bibles and manuscripts.
Educate the Public: We host annual conferences, year-round webinar series, and produce the "Ohio Roots" podcast to help genealogists of all levels feel confident in their results.
Expand Digital Access: Your membership supports the digitization of over 600 books and 100+ unique manuscripts, making Ohio history accessible to our members, no matter where they live.
Preserve Records for the Future: We are committed to ensuring that precious records are preserved for generations to come.

Membership Benefits Include:
Access to 100+ indexed databases searchable by ancestor name, hundreds of digitized books and manuscripts, thousands of pages of archived OGS publications, and more via the OGS website. Subscription to the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly and Ohio Genealogy News. The opportunity to join prestigious Lineage Societies like First Families of Ohio, and more!

Join a community of members and chapters dedicated to keeping Ohio’s history alive at www.ogs.org.

OGS in-person and virtual programs are made possible through the support of members and donors who believe in the value ...
06/10/2026

OGS in-person and virtual programs are made possible through the support of members and donors who believe in the value of lifelong learning and family history education. Contributions to the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Building Beyond Campaign help us continue offering in-person educational opportunities that connect, inspire, and educate genealogists across Ohio and beyond. You can donate online in two different ways: Visit www.ogs.org/donate and select "2026 Building Beyond" from the drop down list of causes or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UMTD7A9AGB2ES

The Scioto County Chapter of OGS is presenting the program, "Finding Irish Ancestors and Irish Emigration" with Patrick ...
06/09/2026

The Scioto County Chapter of OGS is presenting the program, "Finding Irish Ancestors and Irish Emigration" with Patrick O'Leary on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00am. For more information on this and other genealogical programs and events, visit the OGS Event Calendar at www.org.org/events

Planning a genealogy road trip in July? Add the OGS Library as a stop! Librarians from Medina, Wayne, Stark, and Summit ...
06/05/2026

Planning a genealogy road trip in July? Add the OGS Library as a stop! Librarians from Medina, Wayne, Stark, and Summit Counties are bringing their local genealogy and history expertise to us! They, along with OGS staff, will be available to answer your questions and help you research at the OGS Library. Open to all and no registration needed!

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611 State Route 97 West
Bellville, OH
44813

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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