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Cleveland District Round TableMembers and Activities |
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CDRT Activities of Genealogical Interest for 2022All times here are Eastern.Monday 3 January 2022 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga Genealogical Society will hear Elissa Scalise Powell --"Show me the CarFax: The Purposes of Documentation." Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Saturday 8 January 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Stephen Wendt will present "Unraveling A Mystery: A Newspaper-focused Case Study."For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Wednesday 10 January 2022 7:00 pm Ohio Genealogical Society - Lorain County Chapter will host Cara S. Cegielski. "Daughters of the American Revolution's Genealogical Research System (GRS)." DAR publically offers a variety of indexes, many of which cannot be found elsewhere. meetings@loraincoogs.org. Monday 17 January 2022 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Genealogical Society. Roundtable discussion "What did you learn in 2021?" Members only via Zoom. To become a member. Tuesday 1 February 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Cadastral Maps of Galicja: Come and discover these beautiful and potentially helpful maps and where to find them" by Ben Kman. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Monday 7 February 2022 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will hear Kate Townsend - "Follow the Records and See Where They Go" Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Saturday 12 February 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Wally Huskonen will present "How Ancestors Became Citizens -- Or Not." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Saturday 12 February 10:30 am Open Forum plus recent Cleveland Italian American Heritage honoree Holly Neubert will discuss translating Italian Genealogy Records. CIAO meets in your living room, kitchen, or family room. Register here. Monday 14 February 2022 7:00 pm Lorain County Chapter OGS will hear Stephen Wendt, professional genealogist and library share "Hitting the Prussian Genealogy Jackpot: Beyond Church Records." For invitation, email meetings@loraincoogs.org Wednesday 16 February 6:30 pm Cuyahoga West Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society meets. Our guest speaker Stephen Wendt, a professional genealogist, speaker and owner of Tree Tidings Genealogy will present “German Gazetteers: Locating Historical German Place Names." Sunday 20 February 2022 at 2:00 pm IN PERSON At the Brooklyn County Public Library we will be viewing a Legacy webinar: "25 Uncommon Sources For Your Genealogy," presented by Gena Philibert-Ortega. Monday 21 February 2022 7:00 p.m. Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society. Topic: "Societies: What's in your Application?" Jean Hoffman has held the credential of Certified Genealogist® since 2005. She is very involved with the Computer Assisted Genealogy Group (CAGG) where she leads a user group for RootsMagic and The Master Genealogist. Members only via Zoom To become a member Thursday 24 February 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will hear "Finding Your 19th Century Ancestors on Fold3-- Is There a Better Way?" by Brian Rhinehart. Contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org for an invitation. Tuesday 1 March 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Scaling Brick Walls: Bring your genealogical brick wall and try to tear it down by crowd sourcing with fellow members." Group participation m Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Wednesday 2 March 2022 7:00 pm Join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland for a Webinar, "Out of the Whirlwind: Finding the Family You Lost in the Holocaust" Presented by Deborah H. Long Info and registration instructions here. Monday 7 March 2022 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will hear Megan Heyl - "Hopping Through History." (Census research - includes prep for the 1950 census release on April1.) Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Saturday 12 March 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Robin Falke will present "Navigating RootsTech 2022""For invitation, contact contact webmaster@neocag.net Monday14 March 2022. 7 pm The Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society will host George G. Morgan will share how to use maps in genealogical research. For an invitation, email loraincoogs.org. Saturday 19 March 2022 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Italian Genealogy Seminar on Zoom - with Rich Venezia sponsored by CIAO (Cleveland Italian Ancestry Organization). The Eventbrite link is here. Sunday 20 March 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm In Person at the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library located at 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. Our speaker will be our member and new Treasurer David Hill presenting "Digitizing For Genealogy: Converting Slides, Film and More." Monday 21 March 2022 7:00 p.m. Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society. Brian Rhinehart will present "Finding Your 19th Century Ancestors on Fold3-- Is There a Better Way?" Members only via Zoom To become a member Saturday 26 March 2022 10 am Cyndi Ingall of CyndisList fame will present for AAGS. Tuesday 29 March 6:00 pm IN PERSON Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities meets. Lydia Kisley, Professor of Physics & Chemistry, CWRU, will present her talk: Stories of Science in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, the scientific achievements of General Milan Rastislav Stefanik, Astronomer, Astrophysicist, Patriot, Statesman & Diplomat. General Stefanik was a member of the French Academy of Sciences and the British Royal Society. Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence, 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131. Thursday 31 March 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will hear "Migration and Mapping: Oh, The Places Your Ancestors Have Been - Where Did They Go?" by Karen Molohon Contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org for an invitation. Saturday 2 April 2022 1pm The Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee is hosting Sean Martin presenting "Changing Boundaries and Names in Eastern European Countries." Click Here to Register. Sunday 3 April 2022 2:00 pm The Cleveland District Round Table is a genealogical discussion group for any genealogy societies in the "Cleveland District," which includes Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina Counties. We've also recently invited Summit County. Anyone interested in attending for their group who did not get an invitation may contact cledistroundtable@gmail.com for the link. Monday 4 April 2022 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga Genealogical Society will hear Kelli Bergheimer - "How to Clear the Mess on Your Desk: genealogy spring cleaning" Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Tuesday 5 April 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Searching Polish Cemeteries Online" by Ben Kman. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Wednesday 6 April 2022 7:00 pm Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland will host Mark Olsen who will present "What's New in Family Tree Maker." Chartng Companion and Family Book Creator will be included. There will be an open Q&A session for all levels of users. For invitation, email rsvp@JGSCleveland.org with your full name, email address, and complete mailing address. Saturday 9 April 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Debbie Large will present "I'll Take You to Court (Records)." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Monday 11 April 2022 7pm "Extra! Extra! Ancestors Exposed in the News: Using Newspapers in Genealogy," will be presented by Diana Crisman Smith, This virtual program is open to members and the public. To join this virtual program with Lorain County Chapter OGS, contact meetings@loraincoogs.org Tuesday 12 April 2022 7:00 pm IN PERSON Geauga County Genealogical Society will meet at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon OH. It is "Genealogy Help Night," how to use the U.S. Federal Census, Family Group Sheets, and Pedigree Charts to help with family research and photo memories. Individual and group discussions will be led by the society's genealogists and researchers. Open to all. Please register here. Monday 18 April 2022 7:00 p.m. Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society. Claire Gebben will present "Adventures in Blacksmithing, 19th-Century History, and Other Cleveland Tales." Members only via Zoom To become a member Saturday 23 April 2022 9:15-10:45 am IN PERSON CIAO will meet at Independence Public Library. The topics will be the newly released 1950 Federal Census, discussion of the recent genealogy conference, and other related topics. NOTE: earlier start time. Saturday 23 April 2022 10:00 am Timothy N. Pinnick will present "Using Newspapers in African American Genealogy Research." For an invitation to this AAGS meeting, contact Joseph at aags.wm1@gmail.com Sunday 24 April 2022 2-4 pm IN PERSONBrooklyn Genealogy Club will host Katharine O'Connell from North Coast Genealogy presenting "Intro into Forensic Genealogy" discussing heir research, working with attorneys, and tools for local genealogy research. Meeting at the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio. 27-30 April 2022 IN-PERSON Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, Mason, OH. Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, Mason, OH. https://www.ogsconference.org/ $ Thursday 28 April 2022 10:00 am Come to hear Bob Taylor share with us his industry-leading learning resource for family history--The Family History Guide. For invitation, contact Lake County Genealogical Society. lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Monday 2 May 2022 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga presents - Gena Philibert-Ortega - "Jello Molds, Peacocks and Turtle Soup: Genealogy and the History of Food." Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Tuesday 3 May 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "How Did It Start: Share your story of how/why you started researching your family history" -- Group participation. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Wednesday 4 May 2022 7:00 pm Meeting and Webinar, "The World in Crisis: Jews, Ukrainians, and History," presented by Dr. Sean Martin will be at the meeting of Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland. Join us to discuss the Jewish history of Ukraine and the status of its Jews since Russia’s February 2022 attack on the country. Jews have lived among Ukrainians for centuries, under the Russian Empire and then in the Soviet Union. For invitation, see their website. Saturday 7 May 2022 1pm The Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee is hosting Stephen P. Morse presenting "One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools." Here to Register. Monday 9 May 2022 7:00 pm "So You Think You Are an Indian Princess" will be the presentation at the meeting of the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society. Judy Nimer Muhn, professional genealogist, and owner of Lineage Journeys will be the presenter. She specializes in French-Canadian, Acadian, Native American and Michigan research. For an invitation, contact meetings@loraincoogs.org Tuesday 10 May 2022 7:00 pm In Person Speaker Cheryl McClellan will guide us on "Read All About It- Discovering Your Family in Newspapers." To be held at the Geauga Co. Chardon Public Library, in the Bostwick Room. Saturday 14 May 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Alice Hoyt Veen will present "It's a Numbers Game! Understanding Genealogical Formats" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Sunday 15 May 2022 2-3 pm Cuyahoga County Lineage Groups say "Save the Date!!" The annual induction ceremony for those who have qualified will be held virtually. Flyer is here. Sunday 15 May 2022 2-4 pm IN PERSON Brooklyn Genealogy Club will host Judith MacKeigan from the Cleveland Metroparks who will present "MetroParks: The Early Years". Meeting at the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio. Monday 16 May 2022 7:00 p.m.HybridGreater Cleveland Genealogical Society. Stephanie Thomas will present "The Polar Bear & the Nightingale: A WWI Love Story." In person, Fairview Park branch CCPL, Zoom for Members. 50th Anniversary of GCGS Thursday 26 May 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will host Joy Neighbors, presenting "A Grave Interest: Searching in the Cemetery for Clues." Speaker unable to present. For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Saturday 4 June 2022 1pm The Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee is hosting W. Dennis Keating presenting "Cleveland and the Civil War." Click Here to Register. Tuesday 7 June 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Why Poland's Jewish History Matters for Jews and Poles" by Sean Martin. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Saturday 11 June 2022 9:15-11am Northeast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Robyn Smith will present "Putting it all together: Making Sense of All the Research You've Done" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Monday 13 June 2022 7:00 pm OGS - Lorain County Chapter will host Lisa Alzo who will present "Find Your Slovak Roots Online." To register, contact meetings@loraincoogs.org. Tuesday 14 June 2022 6:30 pm IN PERSON Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities will meet at the Independence Pulic Library, 6361 Selig Dr. Come along with the History Channel’s host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova on a stunning journey across Slovakia from Bratislava to the High Tatra Mountains, exploring Slovakia’s history, culture and breathtaking landscape. Many sights will be included. Discussion of attendee’s own experiences will follow the video. Wednesday 15 June 2022 6:30 pm IN PERSON Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS will meet at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Program at 7:00 p.m.: "Revisiting Census Records." Tom Neel, recently retired Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) Library Director will explain what a census record is, census problems and errors, search strategies, and how to locate elusive individuals. Saturday 18 June 2022 9:30 am Computer Assisted Genealogy Group, Social Hour, then 10:00 am: "Lost Girls in the Family: Tracking Elusive Female Relatives in a Variety of Records," presented by Jean M. Hoffman, CG. Female relatives all too often disappear from our research trails. That is often due to name changes at marriage, migration away from family, the 1880-1900 U.S. census gap, and a general lack of records for women. A few case studies demonstrate some methods and records that may locate our “lost girls.” 11:15 User groups, 1:00 pm Computer Fundamentals. Contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com for invitation for all or any part of this day. Saturday 18 June 2022 2:00-3:00 pm In Person GCGS Membership Field Trip, "Preserving Your Family History" directed by Lynn Vandevort and Melissa Cole. Preservation techniques and how to use the Mobile Memory Lab, to be held in person at the Geauga Co. Bainbridge Library on Snyder Rd. in Bainbridge, Ohio. RSVP' necessary; open to membership only. Monday 20 June 2022 7:00 pm Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will hear the author of One-Step Webpages by Stephen P. Morse." Dr. Morse is also the architect of the Intel 8086. The topic will be "Getting Ready for the 1950 Census: Searching with and without a Name Index." Members only via Zoom To become a member Saturday 25 June 2022 10:00 am AAGS will host Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF, is the Manager of The Genealogy Center and Director of Special Collections for the Allen County Public Library. Topic: "Navigating the Genealogy Center: The Catalog, PERSI, and Website." For invitation, contact Joseph at aags.wm1@gmail.com Curt B. Witcher, (MLS, FUGA, IGSF) is the Manager of The Genealogy Center and Director of Special Collections for the Allen County Public Library. Thursday 30 June 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will host Sara Cochran, presenting "Getting Around the 1890 Census." For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Saturday 2 July 2022 1pm The Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee is hosting John Tracy Cunningham presenting "Research in England." Click Here to Register. Wednesday 6 July 2022 7:00 pm JGS-Cleveland will hear Noland Altman discussing "Patronymic Naming and Cemetery Research - Their Importance in Jewish Genealogy." For invitation, see their website. Saturday 9 July 2022 9:15-11am Northeast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Kelli Bergheimer will present "Using Aggregators to Organize Your Leads." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Monday 11 July 2022 7:00 pm Note date change. East Cuyahoga hosts - Cheryl McClellan - "My Family Had That: The Story of our Stuff." Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Thursday 28 July 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will host Bryna O'Sullivan, presenting "Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors." For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Monday 1 August 2022 7:00 pm ECCGS meets for Melissa Barker (The Archive Lady) - "Researching Your Ancestor on Vacation." Contact johntc@gmail.com for an invitation. Wednesday 3 August 2022 7:00 pm Jewish genealogy Society of Cleveland will meet and have a webinar "Caring for Your Family Treasures" presented by Holly Witchey. Much more information and RSVP is here. Saturday 6 August 2022 9:00 am-3:45 pm Quad A and the Genealogical Committee, auxiliaries of the Western Reserve Historical Society, are proud to present "Researching African-American Ancestors." The presentation schedule includes:Ari Wilkins, "Beginning African American Genealogy;" Dr. Deborah Abbott, "Strategies and Techniques: Reconstructing an African American Family from Freedom to Slavery;" Shamele Jordon, "Mapping African Americans: Finding and Using Maps for Genealogy;" Judy G. Russell, "From 1619 to Juneteenth - Slavery and the Law Before the Civil War." Schedule and registration is here. $ Monday 8 August 2022 7:00 pm OGS - Lorain County Chapter, Margaret Cheney, President, will present the program "Making Your Negatives Positive." Learn about scanning slides and/or negatives to your smartphone or computer to create pictures that can be shared and used digitally. For invitation, click here. Saturday 13 August 2022 9:15 am Northeast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Carol Darrow will present "Why Did They Do What They Did? Social and Cultural Influences on Our Ancestors." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Tuesday 6 September 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Website Roundup: Demos of some Polish genealogy websites" with Ben Kman. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Wednesday 7 September 2022 7:00 pm "Secrets, Lies, and Families .. . Let's Talk!" with Julie Klama nd Diane Cole, hosted by Jewish Genealogy Society - Cleveland. For invitation, see their website. Saturday 10 September 2022 9:00 am-1 pm Kirtland Family History Center holds "Discovery Day." Four sessions:
Saturday 10 September 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Linda Debe will present "Googling My Maps: Visualizing Your Ancestors' Lives" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Monday 12 September 2022 (note date change) 7:00 pm "Finding Clues to Your Ancestors Hidden in Social History" by Lisa Lisson. Contact johntc@gmail.com at ECCGS for an invitation. Monday 12 September 2022 7:00 pm The Lorain County Chapter of OGS will present "Miss Peggy" Lauritzen, AG. Her program will be "Navigating Our Way Through FamilySearch". If you would like to join us in this virtual program, please contact meetings@loraincogs.organd ask to be added to the list. Saturday, 17 September 2022 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; "Delivering the Mail: Records of The United States Postal Service" presented by Michael L. Strauss, AG (a pre-recorded webinar) 11:15 User Groups FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag lunch"; 1:00, Computer Fundamentals, FamilySearch: Explore Historical Images. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com Monday 19 September 2022 7:00 pm Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will hear "Finding More of Your Family History Using PERSI -- The Periodical Source Index." Presenter, Curt Witcher is Manager and Director of Special Collections at the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Members only via Zoom To become a member Wednesday 21 September 2022 6:30-8:30 p.m. IN PERSON Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS will meet at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Program at 7:00 p.m. Mary Jamba presents: "What is New in DNA." The Genetic Genealogy companies continually announce new features and tools. Mary will go over some of the most recent additions that may help you in filling in your family tree. Saturday 24 September2022 10:00 pm AAGS will meet to hear LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson. Topic: "A Primer on Law and African American Genealogy." For invitation, contact Joseph at aags.wm1@gmail.com Thursday 29 September 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will hear our own Carla Cegielski, presenting "Navigating The 1950 Census -- Without the Index." For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Monday 3 October 2022 7:00 pm "How to Use Etsy, eBay, and Other Websites for Family History" by Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal. Contact johntc@gmail.com at ECCGS for an invitation. Tuesday 4 October 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "FAN Out! Using Cluster Research to Break Through Genealogical Brick Walls" with Julie Szczepankiewicz. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Saturday 8 October 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Amie Bowser Tennant will present "'Deed' You Hear About These Underutilized Records?" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Changed to Mary Milne Jamba presenting "They Are Using My DNA for What?: Controversial Issues from the World of Genetic Genealogy" Tuesday 11 October 2022 6:30 pm IN PERSON Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities will meet at St. Andrew Abbey. Father Brunovsky will continue his series of talks on the history of Slovakia with a discussion of the political events taking place in Czechoslovakia in the aftermath of WWII leading to the coup d’état of February 1948 and the Communist takeover of the Czechoslovak government. Please use the Benedictine High School Entrance, 2900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104. Wednesday 12 October 2022 7:00 pm Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland will hear Ben Kempner, VP JGS of Southern Nevada. He will present "Get Ready for Veterans Day: Tips and Tools to Explore Military History and Make Family Connections." More info and registration is here. Saturday, 15 October 2022 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session, Carol Darrow "For Better or For Worse:" 11:15 User Groups FTM and RM/TMG; Noon “Brown Bag lunch”; 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com Sunday 16 October 2022 2:00 pm IN PERSON Mary Milne Jamba will present "When Ohio Was the West" at the Brooklynn Genealogy Club meeting at Brooklyn County Library, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, Ohio. Monday 17 October 2022 7:00 pm HYBRID Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will meet in person at Fairview Park Branch Library, and on Zoom. Marilyn Wainio, president of Wellington Genealogy group, will present "Garrett Morgan and His County Club in Wakeman Township, Huron County." Morgan, the Cleveland inventor and businessman, created the Wakeman Counrty Club. More information here. Wednesday 19 October 2022 6:45-8:30 p.m. IN PERSON Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS will meet at Bay Village Branch County Library, 27400 Wolf Rd., Bay Village. Program at 7:00 p.m. Margaret Lynch, Ph.D. presents "Irish Immigration to Cleveland." Enter the parking lot on Dover Center Rd., between Bay Village City Hall and the playground. Thursday 20 October 2022 11:00 am "An Unlikely Sourse," a webinar presented by Noel B. B=Poirier, OGS Executive Director. He will discuss his ancestor and his book of poety, the "Unlikely source." To register go to www.ogs.org Thursday 27 October 2022 10:00 am Lake County Genealogical Society will host Lisa Alzo, presenting "No More Excuses: 10 Steps to Finally Write Your Family History." For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Tuesday 1 November 2022 7:00 pm In-person Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland has its Annual Holiday Party -- Food, food, food! Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For more information, contact the Society. Monday 7 November 2022 7:00 pm "Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Is This Genealogy or the Cha-Cha?" by Sara Cochran, The Skeleton Whisperer. Contact johntc@gmail.com at ECCGS for an invitation. Saturday 12 November 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Katharine O'Connell will be the presenter. For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Sunday 13 November 2022 1:30-4:00 pm IN PERSON JGS-Cleveland and Siegal Lifelong Learning Program present "Exploring DNA Testing for Genealogy Research: 200,000 Matches! Help!" and "Online DNA Tools and your Brick Walls,: presented by Gil Bardige, Genetic Genealogist. Landmark Centre Building, 257 Science Park Drive, Beachwood, OH 44122. Info and registration is here. $ Monday 14 November 2022 8:00 p.m. Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will present Michasel John Neill. His progam will be "What is Unwritten" in a document -- underlying laws, statutes, cultural practices, etc. This will be an opportunity to undnerstand how to use this type of information to further your family history research. Michael John Neill is the voice of "Genealogy Tip of the Day" on Facebook. For invitation, contack meetings@loraincoogs.org Wednesday 16 November 2022 6:45-8:30 p.m. IN PERSON Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS will meet at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Program at 7:00 p.m. Show and Tell Roundtable. Bring an item of historical/ancestral interest. Thursday 17 November 2022 10:00 am (date change!) Lake County Genealogical Society will host Melissa Barker, presenting "The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records." For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Saturday, 19 November 2022 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; Share Your Finds-A CAGG Group Roundtable;" 11:15 User Groups FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag lunch," 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com Monday 21 November 2022 7:00 pm Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will hear J. Mark Lowe discussing "Is Your Family tree Broken?". More information here. Guests must register here. Tuesday 6 December 2022 7:00 pm Hybrid? Polish Genealogical Society of Cleveland presents "Old Family Photos and Heirlooms: Bring those old family pictures and memory filled items to reminisce and share with the group." Member participation. Meeting at St. Mary's PNC Church, 5375 Broadview Rd., Parma. For Zoom invitation, contact the Society. Wednesday 7 December 2022 7:00 pm Jewish Genealogy Society-Cleveland will hold their Annual Meeting: "Help Us Kickoff our 2023 Membership Drive and Take a Quick Tour of Our Online Home." The website has been updated to include all their services and administration. More information and registration is here. Saturday 10 December 2022 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Lisa Lisson will present "The 12 Days of Genealogy Christmas: Finding Ancestors in Holiday Records" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net Saturday 10 December 2022 9:30 am Hudson Library & Historical Society hosts teve Powers-Chrlinski and Nancy Brock who will present "Tips for Finding Immigration and Naturalization Records." Register now or call (330) 653-6658/ Wednesday 14 December 2022 2:00 pm Jewish Genealogy Society-Cleveland is offering a webinar - "DNA and Endogamy: Making Sense When Your Matches Don't Make Sense." Presenter will be Dr. Adina Newman. Information and Registration in here. Donation requested, but not required. $? Monday 12 December 2022 7:00 pm "Did Your Ancestor Marry at a 'Gretna Green'?" will be presented by Roslyn Torella. Learn how to find eloping couples and their marriage records, even in Ohio. For invitation, contact meetings@loraincoogs.org
Monday 2 January 2023 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will hear "Online Cemetery Websites," with Christine Cohen. murrystacie@yahoo.com
Wednesday 4 January 2023 1:00-2:30 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers a research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment.
Wednesday 4 January 2023 7 pm "Researching Criminal Ancestors" will be the topic for Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland. Ron Arons will demonstrate "Black Sheep" research. Accept terms and register here.
Thursday 12 January 2023 11:00 am "Lineage Societies of the Ohio Genealogical Society" presented by Margaret Cheney. There are six of them now!. Info and RSVP is here.
Saturday 14 January 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Diana Elder will present "Finding Your Family in Probate Records. " For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Monday 16 January 2023 7:00 pm Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will hear ndrea Patterson from Oregon discussing "The Orphan Trains in America." She will include a brief history of the beginning of our orphanages, the foster care system, Children's Aid Society, and the over 200,000 children who were "Placed out" between 1854-1929. More information here.
Wednesday 18 January 2023 6:45-8:30 p.m. Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS meeting at Westlake Family History Center has been CANCELLED.
Saturday, 21 January 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM , Roundtable discussion with CAGG members; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon ""Brown Bag Lunch;";" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Thursday 26 January 2023 10:00 am "Tree Surgery" This will be the topic by Cynthia Turk, Certified Genealogist(R), for Lake County Genealogical Society. For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org
Wednesday 1 February 2023 1:00-2:30 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers a research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment.
Monday 6 February 2023 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will hear "Focused Research: Using Research Plans" with Lisa Gorrell. murrystacie@yahoo.com
Saturday 11 February 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Lauren Kuntzman will present "Introduction to Geneanet." For invitation, For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Wednesday 15 February 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers an evening research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment. Regular monthly meeting follows at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 15 February 2023 6:45-8:30 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS meets at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Program at 7:00 p.m. Rosey Kellner, CWOGS President, presents "Using City Directories." Learn how to cross reference city directory information to historic maps and newspaper archives to put your ancestor in a time and place making it easier to locate genealogical records.
Wednesday 15 March 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers an evening research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment. Regular monthly meeting follows at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 18 February 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon “Brown Bag lunch”; 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Monday 20 February 2023 7:00 pm Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society will have a Roundtable Discussion. Members may share interesting research finds, family heirlooms, etc. on Zoom. More information here.
Thursday 23 February 2023 10:00 am "You Only Have a Death Announcement - Now What?" This will be the topic by Deborah A. Abbott, PhD., for Lake County Genealogical Society. For invitation, contact lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org
Wednesday 1 March 2023 1:00-2:30 p.m In person. Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers a research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment.
Monday 6 March 2023 7:00 pm East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will hear Gena PHilibert-Ortega: "Finding Images to Tell the Story of Your Ancestor." murrystacie@yahoo.com
Saturday 11 March 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Richard Miller will present "Goldie May Research Tool." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Wednesday 15 March 2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. In person Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS offers an evening research help session at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Computer Lab. Bring your laptop, ipad or use library equipment. Regular monthly meeting follows at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 15 March 2023 6:45-8:30 p.m In person. Cuyahoga West Chapter, OGS meets at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. Program at 7:00 p.m. Scott Power, the Ohio History Hunter, presents "Ohio's Lost Graves." The presentation will focus on research and field work used in the location, recovery and preservation of graves forgotten by time.
Saturday, 18 March 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Monday 3 April 2023 7:00 pm IN PERSON East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will meet at Mayfield Library, 500 SOM Ctr Rd. to hear Dr. Deborah Abbott discussing "Using Manuscript Collections." murrystacie@yahoo.com
Saturday 8 April 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Ari Wilkins will present "How the Weather Affected Your Ancestor" For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 15 April 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; Amie Tennant "Genealogist Turns Private Eye;" 11:15 User Groups -- FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, omputer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
26-29 April 2023 IN PERSON Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, "What Brought Them Here? 1803-2023," will be held in Sandusky, Ohio at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. Info and registration is here. $
Monday 8 May 2023 6pm IN PERSON (Note time change) East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society will gather for its 50th Anniversary Potluck celebration. Door prizes, certificat presentation from OGS, special guests! Speaker: Sunny Morton: "Comparing the Newspaper Giants." murrystacie@yahoo.com
Saturday 13 May 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. "Citations: Will You Get a Ticket or an Award?" Learn to do standard genealogy citations by a simple formula. For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 20 May 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon “Brown Bag lunch;” 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Saturday 10 June 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Penny Walters will discuss "The Psychology of Searching." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 17 Jume 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Saturday 8 July 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Jessica Trotter will speak on "Occupational Records: Finding Work-Related Paper Trails." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday 12 August 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. "Stop the Presses! Incorporating Newspaper Records into your Research" will be the subject of Kate Townsend's talk. For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday 9 September 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Sara Cochran will demonstrate "Shaky Leaf Syndrime: Using Website Generated Hints More Effectively." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 16 September 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Saturday 14 October 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Debbie Large will be "Tracking Early Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 21 October 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;"1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Saturday 11 November 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. Peggy Lauritzen will share "Ohio: the Great Land Experiment." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 18 November 2023 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
Saturday 9 December 2023 9:15-11am NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society meets via Zoom. The topic will be WikiTree." For invitation, contact webmaster@neocag.net
Saturday, 20 January 2024 9:30 am Social Hour; 10:00 am, AM session; 11:15 User Groups
FTM and RM/TMG; Noon "Brown Bag Lunch;" 1:00, Computer Fundamentals. To request link, contact ohcagg@ix.netcom.com
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Other Activities of InterestThursday 6 January 2022 7 pm Avon Lake Public Library will host Todd Albrect of the Kirtland Family History Center who will present "How to Use Cyndislist.com in Your Genealogy Research." Register here. 9-14 January 2022 NOW VIRTUAL Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Salt Lake City, UT. https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/ $ Tuesday 11 January 2022 2:30 pm Allen County Public Library offers "Welcome to the New, FREE, Periodical Source Index (PERSI)! Info and registration is here. Thursday 13 January 2022 7 PM Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective will present "Eight Steps to Organizing and Preserving Your Family Photos." Register with Avon Lake Public Library here. Wednesday 19 January 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Cari Taplin, CG. "From Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research with Maps." Included will be different types of maps, tech tricks for Google Maps, determining possible migration routes, recreating neighborhoods, online map collections and mini case studies using maps for analysis. Register Here. Thursday 20 January 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers a webinar, "Research in Canada: An Introduction." Register Here. Saturday 22 January 2022 IN PERSON 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Avon Lake Public Library will have a German Genealogy Workshop presented by Stephen Wendt, Professional Genealogist. This is a series of mini workshops about German genealogy focusing on the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Register here. Thursday 3 February 7 pm "Reconstruct Your Ancestors' World with Google" will be presented by Lisa Louise Cooke, Genealogy Gems host. Look beyond the search engine to a great collection of free online tools. This is a case study session which brings it all together in a compelling video to share with family. Register here. Monday 7 February 2022 9:00 am x 4 days IN PERSON "Empire State Exploration." New York City research at multiple facilities of your choice with professional assistance. More information and Registration is here. $ Thursday10 February 12:00 Noon. This Family History Library class is titled "African American Records and Strategies: Post-1865."Click here to learn more, register, and attend Tuesday 15 February 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Alice Hoyt Veen, CG, speaking on "It Goes with the Territory! Find Your Ancestors in Pre-statehood Records." Register here. Wednesday 16 February 2022 12:00 noon FamilySearch presents "An Introduction to Using the Polish State Archive Website Szukaj w Archiwach" Register here. Wednesday 16 February 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Susan Rogers--"Finding Your Irish Ancestors: My Favorite Websites for Irish Genealogy." Register Here. Thursday 17 February 2022 12:00 noon FamilySearch offers "African American Records and Strategies: Post-1865 (Beginner). Register here. Thursday 17 February 2022 7:00 pm "Avoiding an Ancestor Identity Crisis" will be presented by Shelley Bishop, Professional Genealogist, thanks to Avon Lake Public Library. Register here. Thursday, 17 February 2022 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Florida State Genealogical Society Poolside Chat will be "Bringing Your Ancestor to Life" by Dr. Deborah A. Abbott. Preregister here. Monday 28 February 2022 6pm Hybrid The Medina County Public Library is hosting Ari Wilkins presenting about "Beginning African American Genealogy." Click Here to Register. Tuesday 1 March 2022 12 Noon "FamilySearch Family Tree: Overview and Navigation" will be presented by FamilySearch. Click here for info and registration. Wednesday 2 March 2022 12 Noon "Overview of FamilySearch" will be presented by FamilySearch. Click here for info and registration. 3-5 March 2022 RootsTech will again be virtual. Register now.. Monday 7 March 2022 Noon "Using the FamilySearch Catalog" by FamilySearch Library. Handout Click here for registration. Tuesday 8 March 2022 12 Noon "FamilySearch Family Tree: Person Page - Vital and Other Information" will be presented by the Family History Library. Learn more, register and attend. Wednesday 9 March 2022 Noon IN PERSON Medina County District Library holds their "Genealogy Discussion Group." on Second Wednesdays of each month. Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. All are welcome! Click here for more info. Wednesday 9 March 2022 12 Noon "Research Process: The Ins and Outs" will be presented by the Family History Library. Learn more, register and attend. Thursday 10 March 2022 12 Noon "Research Process: The Ins and Outs" will be presented by the Family History Library. Learn more, register and attend. Thursday 10 March 2022 3:00 pm "Can I Get an Amen? Discovering Your Family in United States Church Records" will be presented by the Family History Library. Learn more, register and attend. Sunday 13 March 1 pm Robyn Smith of reclaimingkin.com will present "Mining the Census: Are You Finding Every Clue?" Registration Link. $ Tuesday 15 March 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents David Rencher, CG, CGL, FUGA, FIGRS, speaking on "Identifying Unnamed Free Born African Americans -- A DNA Case Study." Register here. Wednesday 16 March 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Dr. Penny Walters--"Disecting the Documents: UK Censuses from 1801 to Present." Includes hints and tips for lateral thinking, census substitutes, overview of social, political and economic landscapes, and some quirky examples. Register Here. Saturday 19 March 2022 11:00 am North Hills Genealogist will hear Dr. Deborah Abbott provide a free presentation, "You Only have a Death Notice--Now What?" Information is here. Wednesday 20 March 2022 6:30pm Medina County District Library's Genealogy Team will explore the new FamilySearch interface in "Using FamilySearch for Family History Research." Click here to register. Monday-Friday 21-25 March 2022 3:00 pm daily FamilySearch is offering a "Latin Handwriting Series." Come learn resources, strategies and basic Latin grammar to read Latin documents. Click here to register. Friday and Saturday 25-26 March 2022 Wisconsin State Genealogical Society is holding its "2022 GENE-A-RAMA" Virtual Genealogy Conference, featuring: Michael D. Lacopo D.V.M., Lee Grady, Karen Vincent Humiston, Russell Horton, and Anne Kasuboski, MLIS. Attendees may view sessions up to two weeks after presentation! For more information and Registration,visit www.WSGS.org. $ Monday 28 March 2022 all day and Tuesday 1/2 day HYBRID Fountaindale Public Library is having a day and a half seminar on Irish research. The presenters are from Northern Ireland, but will also cover Republic of Ireland." Register here for both days. Click on the calendar date. Thursday 31 March 7 pm D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, of PBS Genealogy Roadshow fame, will present "Bridging the Gap: Finding Ancestors in the United States Between 1780 and 1840." Register with Avon Lake Public Library here. Saturday 2 April 2022 10:30am-5:00 pm Arizona Genealogy Day. Four programs.
Mondays, 4-25 April 2022 6:30pm. County District Library's Genealogy Team will lead a 4-week class on "Understanding DNA Matches." Click here for more info and to register. Monday 4 April 2022 12:00 Noon This FHL class is titled "Using the FamilySearch Catalog." Click here to learn more, register, and attend. Tuesday 5 April 2022 at 12 Noon. This FHL class is titled "FamilySearch Family Tree: Sources - Record Hints and Attaching Sources." Click here to learn more, register, and attend. Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 12 NoonThis class is titled "FamilySearch Help and Resources." Click here to learn more, register, and attend. Thursday 7 April 2022, at 12 Noon This class is titled "Where There's a Will, There's a Probate: U.S. Probate Research." Click here to learn more, register, and attend Thursday and Friday 7, 8 April 2022 5 pm MyHeritage/Legacy Family Tree Webinars offer "The 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon" For listing of topics and speakers, see Upcoming Webinars and "View More." Saturday 9 April 2022 8:45 am - 4:00 pm North Hills Genealogists have their Spring Family History Conference with Rich Venezia. Topics are:
Tuesday 12 April 2022 11:00 am-4:15 pm Family History Library Seminar on Scandanavian DNA. See the calendar. Tuesday 19 April 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents David S. Ouimette, CG, CGL, speaking on "Proving Parentage Two Centuries Later Using DNA Evidence." Register here. Wednesday 20 April 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Kate Townsend -- "Tips and Tricks to Optimize Your Genealogical Search Net." Register Here. Monday 25 April 2022 11:00 am-6:15m DNA Day at the Family History Library - from beginner to advanced with case studies. See the calendar. Wednesday 27 April 11: 00 am - 2:30 pm Family History Library Intermediate Seminar on English records - Overview of English Poor Law, Parish Chest Records, Pauper Apprentices, Workhouses, and Post-1834 Poor Law. See the calendar.
Saturday 20 April 2022 9:30 am-2 pm VGA (Virtual Genealogy Association) is celebrating with a Fourth Birthday Party! There are light talks and games, door prizes, etc. It should be fun, led by Jeanette Sheliga. If you would like to come to the party, it starts at 9:30 with a half hour of 1950 census review as a group. _The day's activities are listed here, along with the registration link.
Thursday 5 May 2022 7 pm Lisa Lisson will present "Finding Clues To Your Ancestors Hidden in Social History" Register with Avon Lake Public Library here.
Saturday, 7 May 2022, 1:00-4:00 pm. Hybrid Medina County District Library's Genealogy Team will present three classes on census records, including the 1950 U.S. census, the U.K. Census, and tips for hard-to-find ancestors. Click here for more info and to register.
Thursday 12 May 2022 7 pm Mary Jamba presents "Genealogy Hacks" Register with Avon Lake Public Library here.
Tuesday 17 May 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Mark A. Wentling, MLS, CG, speaking on "Five Wives & a Feather Bed: Using Indirect and Negative Evidence to Resolve Conflicting Claims." Register here.
Wednesday 18 May 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Byrna O'Sullivan--"Trace Your Revolutionary Roots." Register Here.
Tuesday 24 May 24 2022 12:00 noon Family History Library presents "FamilySearch Family Tree: Person Page - Vital and Other Information" Register here.
24-28 May 2022 IN-PERSON National Genealogical Society Family History Conference, Sacramento, CA. http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/ $
Wednesday 25 May 2022 12:00 noon Family History Library presents "FamilySearch Search: Tips & Tricks" Register here.
Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 6:30pm. Hybrid Medina County District Library's Genealogy Team will present "Military Records for Family History," exploring Fold3 and other resources. Click here for more info and to register.
Thursday 26 May 2022 3:00 pm American Ancestors presents Genealogist Ann Lawthers who will explore "getting the most out of New England town records in your family history research." Register here.
Tuesday 31 May 22022, at 1:00 noon This class is titled "FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding New Individuals" Click here to learn more, register, and attend:
Wednesday 1 June 2022, at 12:00 Noon This class is titled "Using FamilySearch Images" Click here to learn more, register, and attend
Wednesday 1 June 2022 7:00 pm Jewish Genealogy Society of Cleveland will meet to hear Rachel B. Gross discus, "Give Us Our Name: Genealogy and American Jewish Religion." For invitation, see their website.
Thursday 2 June 2022, at 12:00 noon. This class is titled "Dying to Get In: Digging Up U.S. Cemetery Records" Click here to learn more, register, and attend
Thursday 2 June 2022 7:00 pm Cyndi Ingle, the creator of Cyndi's List, will speak on "Crafting Genealogical Proof," an introduction to the what, why, and how of writing a genealogical proof statement, summary, or argument. Take your research and deductions from documents (and your brain) and put it together on paper for future generations and researchers. To sign up, see Avon Lake Public Library site.
Saturday 4 June 2022 11:00 am Allison Singleton, one of the Allen County Public Library genealogy librarians, will be speaking to the North Hills Genealogists (of Pittsburgh) Signup for the Zoom link
Wednesday 8 June 2022 11:00 AM-2 PM "Wales Research Day" (Intermediate) from Family History Library, half hour sessions. More info and registration here.
Thursday 9 June 2022 5:00 PM "La investigación genealógica en Sudamérica Sur," Family History Library
(Beginner) Register here.
Friday 10 June 2022 12:00 Noon Searching FamilySearch Jiapu Collection [Chinese family genealogies] (Beginner) Family History Library. Register here.
Wednesday 14 June 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers "How to Index on FamilySearch." Click here to learn more, register, and attend.
Wednesday 15 June 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Joy Neighbors--"A Grave Interest in Searching for Clues in the Cemetery." Joy unearths "21 Crypt Clues." Register Here.
Thursday 16 June 2022 12:00 Noon "Tracing African American Ancestors: Records of the Freedmen's Bureau" (Intermediate) Thanks to Family History Library. Register here.
Monday 20 June 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL. "Research Logs: Write or Regret It!" Information is here.
Tuesday 21 June 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Presenter Debbie Abbott, Ph.D. "Through the Eyes of a Genealogist: Paul Newman" Information is here.
Tuesday 21 June 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Denise E. Cross, MSLIS, CG, speaking on "Negative Evidence: Making Something Out of Nothing." Register here.
Wednesday 22 June 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Presenter CeCe Moore. "Serendipitous Story of John Doe and an Adoptee: Searching for Identity" Information is here.
Thursday 23 June 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Presenter Michael Lacopo. "Methods for Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants." Information is here.
Saturday 25 June 2022 10:30 am-1:00 pm, IN PERSON, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, Ohio, Main Library Auditorium "Professional Genealogy" presented by Christine Cochran. Have you ever thought of hiring a professional genealogist or wonder what they do? Join Christine Cochran for some practical advice and surprising insight! FREE and open to the public. Parking is free in the parking deck next to the Library. Info and registration are here.
Thursday 7 July 2022 12:00 noon Family History Library presents "Searching in the Trenches: Introducing U.S. Military Records" (Beginner) Register here.
Monday 11 July 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Presenter Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG®. "It's All About Respect: Clinical Tips to Manage Uncomfortable Conversations about Surprising DNA Test Results" Information is here.
Tuesday 12 July 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. "Presenter Annette Burke Lyttle. "Reconstructing the Lives of Our Farming Ancestors" Information is here.
Wednesday 13 July 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. David Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, "An Update on What's New at FamilySearch and the 1950 Census Indexing Project" Information is here.
Thursday 14 July 2022 7:00 pm GRIP Evening Lecture Series. Presenter Rich Venezia. "Alien Registrations in America" Information is here.
Tuesday 19 July 2022 11:00 am Family History Library Nordic Day (Intermediate) Register here.
Tuesday 19 July 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Carolyn L. Whitton, CG, speaking on "Ancestors' Religions in the U.S." Register here.
Wednesday 20 July 12 Noon Family History Library, " Overview of FamilySearch." Click here . . .
Wednesday 20 July 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Annette Burke Lyttle--"Bounty Land: It's Complicated." Bounty land was offered for soldiers of the Revolution, War of 1812, and Mexican War, but veterans didn’t simply take up residence on their land grants. Some did, but many other people ended up with these lands. Learn about laws, people who got involved, and where to find the records. Register Here.
Thursday 21 July 2022 12 Noon Family History Library presents "Counting the Canucks: Combing Through Canadian Census." For Android mobile devices. (Beginner). Register here.
Thursday 21 July 2022 8:00 pm The Florida State Genealogical Society presents Amy Larner Girous, PhD, CG, CGL, "Faded Echoes of the Civil War: Correlating Evidence of Identity and Kinship." Register here.
Wednesday 27 July 12 Noon Family History Library class titled, "Research Process: The Ins and Ourts" Infor and registration is here.
25-29 July 2022 Foundation for East European Family History Studies holds its annual Conference. See the website for more information. $
Tuesday 26 July 12 Noon "Using the FamilySearch Family Tree App: Android (Beginner). Registration is here.
8-13 August 2022 IN-PERSON Genealogical Institute on Federal Records / Ged-Fed, Washington, D.C. http://www.gen-fed.org/ $
Monday 15 August 2022 7 pm “Genealogical Research Opportunities and Limitations in Institutional, Reform School, and Orphanage Records at the Heinz History Center” by Sierra Green, archivist, sponsored by the North Hills Genealogists of Pittsburgh, PA. Register here.
Tuesday 16 August 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Jennifer Zinck, CG, speaking on "Finding Fayette's Father: Autosomal DNA Reveals Misattributed Parentage." Register here.
Wednesday 17 August 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Seema-Jayne Kenney--"Julian to Gregorian: When and How our Calendar Changed." Register Here.
Thursday 18 August 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers "Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for pre-1850 U.S. Research" (Intermediate) See the calendar here.
19-27 August 2022 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Registration opens March 7. $
Sunday 21 August 2022 thru 25 August 42nd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. For more information see the Conference website. $
Thursday 1 September 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers "Extra! Extra! The Scoop on U.S. Newspaper Research" (Beginner) See the calendar here.
September 2022 usually 12 Noon The calendar for September programs from FamilySearch is .here.
8-10 September 2022 IN-PERSON New York State Family History Conference, Albany, NY. https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/nysfhc/2022 $
Thursday 8 September 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Kelly Boyer sagert presenting "Writing Your Family History Stories." Register Here.
Through 17 October 2022 on demand Forty New York State Family History Conference sessions are being offered. Includes forums to connect and chat and Handouts. Register for the Home Pass. $
Thursday 15 September 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor LaDonna Garner presenting "Probate Records for Family Historians." Register Here.
Thursday 15 September 2022 8:00 Cari Taplin, CG will present "From Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research with Maps." Florida State Genelogical Society hosts. Registration is here.
Saturday 17 September 2022 1:00 pm African American Genealogy Group of Kentucky will hear "Using the Archives for Genealogy Research." Speaker will be Jackie Couture, Associate Director of Special Collections and Archives (SCA) at Eastern Kentucky University. Register here.
Tuesday 20 September 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Julie Miller, CG, CGL, speaking on "Abstracting Documents: An Essential Skill for All Genealogists." Register here.
Wednesday-Saturday 21-24 September 2022 APG Professional Management Conference "How to Pivot: Genealogy in a Changing World." Conference info is here. $
Wednesday 21 September 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Sara Cochram--"Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the 1890 Census." Register Here.
Thursday 22 September 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Maureen Taylor, The photo Detective, presenting "Family History Clues in Nineteenth Century Photographs." .Register Here.
Tuesday 27 September 2022 7:00 pm "Genealogy 201-African American Roots," presented by Kenyatta D. Berry and Deborah A. Abbott. They will discuss the "1870 Brick Wall" and ways around it. Sponsored by AARP. Info is here.
Thursday 29 September 2022 7:00 pm Massachusetts Genealogical Council will host Kenvi Phillips,Ph.D in American History, Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Brown University, and VP of New England Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. Her topic is "Sounds Like Family: The Oral Tradition in Researching Family History." Preregister here.
Thursday 29 September 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG presenting "Hidden Gems in the FamilySearch Wiki." Register Here.
October 2022 usually 12 Noon The calendar for October programs from FamilySearch is .here.
Wednesday 5 October 2022 12 Noon-4 pm Family History Library Hungarian Day:
Thursday 6 October 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers "The Bred, the Wed, and the Dead, Eh?: An Introduction to Canadian Civil Registration." See the calendar here.
Thursday 6 October 2022 6:30 pm IN PERSON Author of Lost Cleveland, Michael DeAloia will recount the histories of seven ionic architectural gems from the industrial age. Meeting at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305 St. Info and registration at we247.org
Thursday 6 October 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Diana Elder speaking on "Look at Your Family in a Whole New Way with a Mind Map" Register Here.
Friday 7 October 2022 6:30-10:30 pm IN PERSON Summit County Chapter OGS and Akron-Summit County Library are hosting "Late Night at the Library for Genealogists." Main branch, Library staff, volunteers from the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, and representatives from other local genealogy groups will offer consultation and membership information. We'll also have researchers available to help with your DNA genealogy questions. Registration Suggested.
Saturday 8 October 2022 11:00 am - 12:30 pm IN PERSON "Discovering Family History: Lessons from the Wornley Family" will be presented by Don Graves, descendant of a recently freed family of color, how they became prominent. He will share techniques which illuminated this story. Cleveland Public Library, Stokes Wing, 6th floor Register here.
Tuesday 11 October 2022 7:00 pm IN PERSON Author James A. Willis will discus his book Ohio's Historic Haunts: Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State. This will meet at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Info and registration is at we247.org
Thursday 13 Occtober 2022 7:00 pm IN PERSON Dr. Deborah Abbott will be sharing "Bob Hope --The Cleveland Years" at the Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland, in the Flats. Tickets are free, but dinner is expected. Info and reservations are here. $
Saturday 15 October 2022 9:00 am 0 4:00 pm Palatines to America German Genealogy Society Ohio Chapter's Fall Seminar will feature Dr. Frank Kleinehagenbrock, Managing Direcotr of the Research Center of the Commission for Contemporary History in Bonn, Germany. His topics will include:
Saturday 15 October 2022 10:30 am -2:00 pm IN PERSON Cleveland Public Library Genealogy Clinic. Come get help with research. Beginners may come by 10:45 for group instruction. Main Library, Stokes Wing 6th floor Saturday 15 October 2022 1:00 4:00pm Medina County District Library Genealogy Slam. Rich Venezia is presenting "Ship Manifests: An In-Depth Look" and "Naturalization Know-How: The Laws and Records of U. S. Citizenship." Link to register Tuesday-Thursday 17-19 October 2022 12 Noon-5 pm Family History Library is offering three days of researching in the Former Soviet Republics.
Tuesday 18 October 2022 6:30 pm IN PERSON Author, William Krejci will talk about his book, Buried Beneath Cleveland. He has tracked down over 50 displaced cemeteries in Greater Cleveland. Info and registration is at we247.org Tuesday 18 October 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Pam Stone Eagleson, CG, speaking on "Misled by Records: Identifying Adam Cosner's Parentage." Register here. Wednesday 19 October 2022 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Tara Shymanski--"Finding American Ancestors in Canadian Land Records." Register Here. Thursday 20 October 2022 12 Noon Family History Library offers "The Origins of the Melting Pot: U.S. Immigration Records, 1820-1957" See the calendar here. Tuesday 25 October 2022 11:00 am Family History Library offers "Leaving the Garden of Sweden: Swedish Emigration Records and Strategy" See the calendar here. Tuesday 25 October 2022 12:05 pm Family History Library offers "How to Use the Swedish National Archive Website, Riksarkivet." See the calendar here. Tuesday 25 October 2022 2:00 pm Family History Library offers "Understanding Norwegian Land and Records." See the calendar here. Tuesday 25 October 2022 3:15 pm Family History Library offers "Exploring Four Different Kinds of Probate Records for Norway " See the calendar here. Thursday 27 October 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Lisa Louise Cooke presenting "Reconstruct Your Ancesto's World with Google." Register Here. Saturday 29 October 2022 10:00 am-5:45 pm Cleveland Public Library Family History Day 2022
November 2022 usually 12 Noon The calendar for November programs from FamilySearch is here. Wednesday 2 November 2022 11:am - 2 pm"Family History Library 2022 British Isles Research Day." Info and registration.
Wednesday 2 November 2022 1:00-2:30 pm HYBRID Massillon Public Library is hosting Certified Genealogist (R) Dana Ann Palmer who will show you how to navigate the tools on the most popular genealogy websites to find your family. More information is here. Registration is required. Contact Christine Bowman at 330-832-9831, x350.< p> Thursday 3 November 2022 12:oo noon "Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Records" will be the topic for the FHL webinar. Info and registration is here. November 4-5 2022 Texas State Genealogical Society Family History Conference "Unlock Your Past" Info and registration is here. $
Friday 4 November 2022 8:00 am-Saturday 5 November 8:00 pm "Help: WikiTree Symposium." All day, all night, lots of speakers and topics, even a sort of German track. Half to one hour sessions. Schedule is here. Then at 8:00 am Saturday is the WikiTree Day with videos, games, door prizes, etc. The schedule for that part is here. Even more information about the two days and registration is here. Saturday 5 November, 2022 11:00 am 0 1:00 pm IN PERSON "Eleanor Danced!" live, stage show about Eleanor Buchla Kubinyl (1910-1972), a Hungarian-American girl from Buckeye-Woodland. Includes music, projected images, folk, modern and contemporary dance. Cleveland Public Library Main Library, Stokes wing Lower Level Auditorium. More info is here. Thursday 10 November 2022 7:00 pm Avon Lake Public Library will sponsor Sunny Morton presenting "What's So Special About Special Censuses?" Register Here. Tuesday 15 November 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Nicole Gilkison LaRue, CG, speaking on "Their Mark Here: Signatures and Marks as Identifying Tools." Register here. Wednesday 16 November 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Mary K. Risseeuw -- "19th & 20th Century Dutch Migration Patterns." Register Here. Saturday 19 November 2022 10:30 am -2:00 pm IN PERSON Cleveland Public Library Genealogy Clinic. Come get help with research. eginners may come by 10:45 for group instruction. Main Library, Stokes Wing 6th floor Wednesday 14 December 8:00 pm Genealogical Society of New Jersey will hear Matt Weismantel -- "Are You My Mother? A New Jersey Adoptee's Perspective on Search and Reunion." Register Here. Tuesday 20 December 2022 8:00 pm Board for Certification of Genealogists presents Anne Morddel, CG, speaking on "French Emigrants: They Were Not All Huguenots, or Nobles, or From Alsace-Lorraine." Register here. Thursday 22 December 7:00 pm) (I think!) for 24 hours Family Tree Webinars is presenting six lectures with the theme of census research. Details are here.
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