Geauga County Genealogical Society

04/18/2026

Keep Tues May 12, 2026 at 7pm open on your calendars. Editor of the National Genealogical Society Magazine, Sunny Morton, will present our IN PERSON program, "Tell Ancestral Stories that their Descendants will Love" Whether writing about newly arrived immigrants or fifth generation American farmers, go from boring to engaging with a few tweaks. She is sure to have a few great pointers!!

Registration is required. Social gathering at 6:30pm, brief business meeting at 7:00pm with Sunny's program to follow.

Remember, you do not have to be a member to enjoy these programs!

https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/15638163

See you at the library!

04/18/2026

I want to thank Gary Hunter, Executive Director Ohio US Route 6 Tourist Association, for an amazing program, on Tues April 14, 2026, on Historic Route 6 that goes from Provincetown MA THROUGH Geauga County, to Long Beach CA. Who knew this route was 3,652 miles long??

04/11/2026

Just a few days left to register for our IN PERSON April 14, 2026 program with Gary Hunter, a life-long resident of RT 6, and also Executive Director Ohio US. Route 6 Tourist Association.
This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Moves Transportation.
Gary will present "America’s Roadway to Adventure: Getting There on RT 6"
RT 6, also known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is the longest, oldest and highest transcontinental highway in the US. It stretches 3,652 miles, from Provincetown, MA through Geauga County, OH to Long Beach, CA. Learn it’s history and Geauga County landmarks.
Social time begins at 6:30pm. Brief business meeting at 7:00pm with the program to follow.

Register:
https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/15426592

03/15/2026

Registration opens Monday March 16th, 9am for our IN PERSON April 14, 2026 program with Gary Hunter who is a life-long resident of RT 6, and also Executive Director Ohio US. Route 6 Tourist Association.

This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Moves Transportation.

Gary will present "America’s Roadway to Adventure: Getting There on RT 6"

RT 6, also known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is the longest, oldest and highest transcontinental highway in the US. It stretches 3,652 miles, from Provincetown, MA through Geauga County, OH to Long Beach, CA. Learn it’s history and Geauga County landmarks.

Social time begins at 6:30pm. Brief business meeting at 7:00pm with the program to follow.

Please register

Sponsored by the Geauga County Genealogical Society. There will be a short meeting before the presentation. This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes...

03/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Rootstech 2026 begins March 5 through March 7. Register now for your favorite programs and/or speakers.

It's FREE online!

Explore RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference. Join inspiring live events and access on-demand genealogy classes anytime, anywhere.

02/28/2026

Hello Everyone!
We are just 2 weeks away from our March 10, 2026 program: MyHeritage Library Version and MyHeritage.com: Finding Your Old and New World Roots. with Daniel Horowitz.

Daniel is the public face of MyHeritage and he will demonstrate finding ancestral records, using MyHeritage Library Edition’s super search engine. He will also entertain us with advanced features of the subscription website, like animating ancestral photos! MyHeritage Library Version is free to patrons of Geauga Co Public Library.

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

This program is a part of the monthly Ohio 250th Commission themes celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary: Ohio Entertains Music, Entertainment, & Movies.

Involved in national and international genealogy projects, from Venezuela to Israel, Daniel has represented MyHeritage since 2006. He lectures at Rootstech and around the world.

This is a Zoom program and registration required. There are still seats available. Sign up today before all seats are taken.

https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/16390026

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.