Category Archives: Genealogy

Newspaper Research for Genealogists Workshop

There is still time to register for Newspaper Research for Genealogists! Newspapers contain vast amounts of family history information beyond obituaries yet are often overlooked as a resource. This class will cover birth, death and marriage announcements as well as … Continue reading

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Another Great Genealogy Workshop this Saturday

Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center This course offers an in-depth look at Ohio History Center holdings and their use in genealogy. Areas include Ohio public records, historical manuscript and audiovisual sources, and newspapers. This session is ideal … Continue reading

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There is Still Time to Register!

Religious Records And Roots Genealogy Workshop Church and synagogue records often provide valuable information for the family historian. However, tracking a church through the centuries can be a complicated process. This class will explore types of existing records according to … Continue reading

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Are You Attending the National Genealogical Society Conference?

Stop by the table that the Ohio Historical Society is sharing with our colleagues from the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society and the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference is May 9-12 at the … Continue reading

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Upcoming Workshop – Genealogy Forum

Are you not sure how to start your family history? Do you have a genealogy problem or “brick wall” that seems nearly impossible to solve? Bring us your questions and we’ll guide you to search strategies and resources that might … Continue reading

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