Paulding County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

02/19/2026

Happy Birthday to the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne.

It's our birthday 🎈

Today we celebrate 65 years of uncovering stories, connecting families, and preserving the past. We’ve loved helping you explore your roots and discover your heritage.

Here’s to many more years of history, discovery, and connection! 🌳💌

📸 Share your favorite Genealogy Center memory in the comments — we’d love to celebrate with you!

01/26/2026

Online, early-bird registration is now OPEN for the 2026 OGS Conference being held April 29 - May 2, 2026! Visit www.ogs.org/2026-conference for more information and to register. Don't miss out on early-bird pricing.

01/26/2026

Don't miss the latest episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast. We speak with Akron Beacon reporter Tawney Beans and the subject of her recent article, Glenn Duncan. When a routine DNA test revealed unfamiliar relatives, Glenn Duncan began unraveling a family secret hidden since the 1950s. We discuss how forged records, quiet agreements between friends, and modern genetic genealogy revealed that Glenn’s childhood playmates were actually his half siblings and how, decades later, the truth reshaped his understanding of family. Listen at www.ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

12/22/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you discover new ancestors in 2026.

12/16/2025

OGS is pleased to offer Julie Minot Overton's “Ohio Towns and Townships to 1900: A Location Guide”. Now available at our printing partner Lulu. You can purchase a copy here: www.lulu.com/spotlight/ogs

12/08/2025

Eric Johnson's "Reconstructed Censuses of the Northwest Territory 1790 & 1800" is now available for purchase via our printing partners at Lulu! To purchase this, and other selections visit www.lulu.com/spotlight/ogs

Proceeds support the Ohio Genealogical Society

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

Join us on this episode of the Ohio Roots podcast for a conversation with Deb Deal of the 2026 OGS Conference Committee. We discuss the 2026 OGS Conference and what attendees can expect as they are “finding genealogy gems” at the 2026 Conference in Sharonville, Ohio. You can listen at www.ogs.org/podcasts or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

11/19/2025

Member Sue LaFountain decorated this Red, White and Blue tree in the military area of the Paulding History Museum. Stop in and support the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year.

11/19/2025

Thank you to RaeAnn Keck Pieper for decorating our Christmas Tree at the Paulding History Museum’s “Sparkle and Shine” themed trees. It is located in the Ray Keck room. The tree placed third out of 104 trees on display!

This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the museum. Consider stopping in if you have not done so.

08/17/2025

The new historical marker celebrating New Rochester as the county seat was dedicated today. Our society gave funds for the project. This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Crane Township.