Geauga County Genealogical Society

02/02/2026

One week left before our Feb Zoom and program. "Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations" - led by Alan Jones.

This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Works Innovation & Industry.

Don’t let technology scare you away from family research. The latest innovations actually make family research easier and more fun, if Alan Jones is your guide! Bring your questions.

Alan Jones, retired computer software engineer, began genealogy research with a hand-cranked microfilm reader. Now, he tests new FamilySearch features and genealogy software programs, indexes records and volunteers at the Kirtland Family Search Center.

There will be a short business meeting at 7:00pm with the program to follow. Sign in will begin at 6:45pm.

Seating is still available. You will receive a link to join the Zoom program upon registration.

https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/15421382

02/02/2026

Time is running out to register for the OGS - 2026 Conference "Finding Genealogy Gems" Apr 29 - May 2, 2026 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville, OH. Registration Booklet is available for download.

Registration deadlines:
Early Bird Mar 7,
Mail-in Apr 11,
Online Apr 18.

"Finding Genealogy Gems" Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd, Sharonville, OH 45246 April 29th-May 2nd, 2026 Online Registration is now open…

01/15/2026

Registration is now open for our February program: "Using AI and Other Genealogy Innovations" - led by Alan Jones.

Sponsored by the Geauga County Genealogical Society. There will be a short business meeting at 7:00pm with the presentation to follow.

This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Works Innovation & Industry.

Don’t let technology scare you away from family research. The latest innovations actually make family research easier and more fun, if Alan Jones is your guide! Bring your questions.

Alan Jones, retired computer software engineer, began genealogy research with a hand-cranked microfilm reader. Now, he tests new FamilySearch features and genealogy software programs, indexes records and volunteers at the Kirtland Family Search Center.

Seating is limited to 50. Be sure to register early so you don't miss out!

https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/15421382

01/10/2026

In case anyone is interested

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/17/2025

Registration is now open for our January 13, 2026 program 7pm-8:30pm, "Who were Northeast Ohio’s Prehistoric Native Americans?" led by Cheryl McClellan.

This is a Zoom meeting and program. There will be a short business meeting at 7:00pm with the program to follow.

https://www.gcgsoh.org/ under Programs and Links.

Hope to "see" you there!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Geauga County Genealogical Society, GCGS, is a society of members dedicated to researching family and ancestral history. We promote genealogical research and the preservation of genealogical records. Our society meetings featuring speakers are open to all researchers.

12/10/2025

https://www.ogs.org/myheritage-discount-for-ogs-members/

We’re excited to announce a valuable new partnership between the Ohio Genealogical Society and MyHeritage—one designed to help you take your family history research to the next level. From December 9 through December 13, 2025, all NEW and RENEWING OGS members can receive an extraordinary 50% dis...

11/29/2025

Attention GCGS Members!!

Tues 9 Dec 2025 - 6:30pm. Join us in person for "Memories of Christmas Past-The Stockings Were Hung" Christmas Party for Members and their Guests.

If you have one, bring your Christmas stocking (recent or from your childhood), or a picture of you and Santa. They will be displayed.

Bring a holiday treat to share. 50/50 Raffle. Door Prize.

No registration necessary, just show up, share stories and have a great time!

11/29/2025

OGS Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Conference "Finding Genealogy Gems" Apr 29 - May 2, 2026 at the Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville, OH. Registration Booklet is available for download. Registration deadlines: Early Bird Mar 7, Mail-in Apr 11, Online Apr 18.

"Finding Genealogy Gems" Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd, Sharonville, OH 45246 April 29th-May 2nd, 2026 Online Registration is now open…

11/25/2025

Registration for OGS Conference, Apr 29-May 2, 2026 will open Nov 28, 2025 at 10am. The registration booklet is available now for download.

"Finding Genealogy Gems" Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd, Sharonville, OH 45246 April 29th-May 2nd, 2026 Online Registration will open on November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM…

11/07/2025

Join us Tues Nov 11 at 7:00pm via Zoom for our next meeting and program, “Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors” with Scott Norrick.

Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Thank your veteran relatives by recording their service on your family tree. Scott Norrick will instruct us on how to find and use the records of Union soldiers. Featured on the Extreme Genes podcast, Scott is a nationally known speaker and professional genealogist. Bring your questions about your Union Civil War Veterans.

How many of you have Civil War ancestors?

Registration is required and there are still seats available.

A short business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, followed by the speaker. Celebrate Veterans Day with us! Thank your veteran relatives by recording their service on your family tree....

10/28/2025

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