The premier Ohio family heritage resource. OGS is the largest state genealogical society in the United States.

Joined September 2012
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OGS Archivist Jenna Kish speaks with Ohio Roots about her role preserving and making accessible the important archival collections of the Ohio Genealogical Society. To listen, visit ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. #Genealogy #Podcasts #OGS
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Travelling for the holiday season? Stuck at a relative's house with nothing to do? Catch up on the first 9 episodes of the OGS's Ohio Roots podcast to pass the time. Episodes can be found at ogs.org/podcasts
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You're invited to the OGS No-Show Ball! So relax, sit back, enjoy your pizza and beverage of choice, watch some Netflix, and donate the savings to support the OGS! Donate today at osg.org/donate and thank you! #Donate #NoShowBall #Fundraiser
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Register for the OGS webinar, “St. Clair’s Defeat: Improving Interpretation in Collaboration with American Indian Tribes” presented by Christine Thompson from Ball State University. For more info and to register, visit ogs.org/event/st-clairs-defe…
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Planning on attending the 2024 OGS Conference? You can listen to what's on tap for the conference on this special Ohio Roots podcast with our guest Deb Deal, Co-Chair of the 2024 OGS Conference at ogs.org/podcasts #OGSConference #Podcast #Genealogy
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Special bonus episode of the Ohio Roots podcast! We speak with Deb Deal, Co-Chair of the 2024 OGS Conference, about what's planned for the OGS Conference in April 2024 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio. Listen at ogs.org/podcasts/ #podcast
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Mark your calendars! The 2024 OGS Conference at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center is scheduled for April 10-13, 2024! Online registration will begin in November, visit ogs.org/2024-conference/ for more info. #OGSConference #Genealogy #GenealogyEducation #FamilyHistory
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What new discoveries did you make during this year's Family History Month? #Genealogy #FamilyHIstory #FamilyHIstoryMonth #OGS
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Have you listened to the latest Ohio Roots podcast? We speak with Karynne Moses about her work researching German and Portuguese genealogy as well as her tips when tracking down your ancestors. Listen at ogs.org/podcasts/ or on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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The greatest resources we have at the OGS are our staff, members, and volunteers! We'd like to introduce you to them. Meet OGS Trustee John Tracy Cunningham. #Genealogy #Genealogists #Genealogist #FamilyHistory #OhioGenealogicalSociety #OGS #Ohio #OhioGenealogy
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Online Registration for the 2024 OGS Conference, “Rockin’ Around Your Family Tree”, will open in November. Be sure to bookmark ogs.org/2024-conference and visit it often as information is added! #2024OGSConference #OGSConference #GenealogyConference #GenealogyEducation
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The latest issue of the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly is available for reading on the OGS website for OGS members. Many interesting articles and research on Ohio history and genealogy. Join OGS today at ogs.org to view this and many other online resources.
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We'll bet Mr. Pink got his OGS t-shirt at bit.ly/OGSMerch. Get yours and many other OGS branded merchandise today! #Genealogy #OGS #Ohio #OhioGenealogy #GenealogyResearch #Libraries #Archives #LogoMerchandise #OGSLogo #Shopping #ReservoirDogs #MrPink #SteveBuscemi
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A new addition to the OGS Library is this history of the Calkins family in America who were some of the first settlers of Norwich, Connecticut. Join OGS at ogs.org and visit the library soon to explore all of its resources. #Genealogy #Genealogists #Genealogist
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The greatest resources we have at the OGS are our staff, members, and volunteers! We'd like to introduce you to them. Meet OGS Trustee Cheryl Brown Abernathy.
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The latest Ohio Roots podcast is live! This episode we speak with OGS Librarian Linda Swanson. Great discussion about the Library collection and how we serve our members and the public. Listen at ogs.org/podcasts/ or on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #OhioRoots #OGS
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Your support makes it possible for us to preserve and make accessible important historical documents like this early 19thcentury, 8-page, handwritten history of Guilford Connecticut 24 Dec 1817. Donate to OGS today at ogs.org/donate
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Happy New Year to all our Jewish friends!
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"AAAAAAY" look who got themselves an OGS t-shirt! Get yours and other OGS logo merchandise by visiting bit.ly/OGSMerch #Genealogy #Genealogists #Genealogist #FamilyHistory #OGS #Ohio #OhioGenealogy #Libraries #Archives #LogoMerchandise #OGSLogo #Shopping
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A unique manuscript collection accessible to OGS members via the OGS website is the 1800s notebook of weaver Jacob Gebhart with patterns he used in his weaving. To view this amazing visual resource, join OGS today at ogs.org. #Weaving #Textile #TextileArts
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