Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
The World Wide Web has been a boon to family historians, allowing easy access to all sorts of information. But where do you go after checking out Ancestry.com and Cyndi's List? This session will serve as an overview to resources available via the Web, and will highlight connection possibilities between different types of collections and information databases
Saturday, July 27
Introduction to Land Records In Ohio (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211 (I-71 at 17th Ave. exit)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
Do you think that your ancestor may have bought land from the United States government or received a Revolutionary War bounty? This course describes the differences between a bounty I a direct sale, a grant, and a homestead. The course points out where lands were available in Ohio to Revolutionary War veterans and describes how to determine who claimed Revolutionary bounty lands and how to locate individual claims. Also, the course will identify where public land offices were located in Ohio and describe what records kept at each office provide necessary information to determine who first purchased land, and when payments were made. Emphasis is on the description of land survey, entry, and payment records at the Ohio Historical Society and how to best use them
Wednesday, July 31
Combined Franklin County Genealogical and Historical and African American Interest Group (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Carnegie Room, 2nd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
Presented by Dwight (Salt Lake City)
Thursday, August 8
FCGHS Executive Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm - Grove City Visitor’s Bureau, 3378 Park St., Grove City, Ohio 43123
Saturday, August 10
Do you have a "brick wall" that seems nearly impossible to solve ? (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Auditorium, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave
Seating is LIMITED please register through CML's "Events" page or call 614-645-2275 for more information or to register
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 help you break through those genealogical "brick walls". Even if you're not sure what to ask, you're welcome to come to listen and learn from others. Panelists will include representatives of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. “Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society”, “Ohio Historical Society”, and “Palatines to America” Ohio Chapter.
Wednesday, September 4
Franklin County Genealogical and Historical (Show and Tell) (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Carnegie Room, 2nd Floor, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
Bring family photo or artifact.
Thursday, September 12
FCGHS Executive Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm - Grove City Visitor’s Bureau, 3378 Park St., Grove City, Ohio 43123
Saturday, September 14
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy for Beginners (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211 (I-71 at 17th Ave. exit)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
Find out about giving a new meaning to the "Gene" in Genealogy. Discover how DNA testing has exploded onto the genealogy world stage and created a dynamic new tool that can take your research from "Dead End" to "On the Road Again." Learn how DNA may help you break through your research brick walls. Find out about the different types of tests that can be ordered and the products offered by various testing companies.
Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, September 22
Research trip to Allen Co. Public Library, Ft. Wayne, Indina (Monthly Meetings)
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Join us for an Overnight trip research trip to the No. 1 genealogical research library in the country.
Saturday, September 28
Cornerstones of Genealogy (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211 (I-71 at 17th Ave. exit)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
This course establishes the foundation for all further genealogical research. It provides the beginning genealogist or family historian with the scope, understanding, and sources of information used to prepare a family tree or family history. Describes the uses and sources of Vital Statistics, Census Records, Land Records, and Probate Files. Includes topics such as military records, church records, identifying female ancestors, importance of source documentation, newspapers, family portraits, obscure sources, and record preservation. Summarizes special types of records available to add body to the basic information
Thursday, October 10
FCGHS Executive Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm - Grove City Visitor’s Bureau, 3378 Park St., Grove City, Ohio 43123
Saturday, October 12
Family History Sources at the Ohio History Center (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211 (I-71 at 17th Ave. exit)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
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 for those who want to find out more about the resources in the Ohio History Center's Archives/Library
Saturday, October 26
Newspaper Research for Genealogists (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
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 legal notices, estate, land, and tax information and community "gossip" columns. We will also discuss search strategies for locating newspaper holdings at the Ohio Historical Society through the online catalog. In addition, this workshop will introduce and demonstrate the use of Chronicling America and other digital newspaper resources for genealogy research.
Saturday, November 9
Military History Resources and the Family Historian (Classes - OHS / FCGHS)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus 43211 (I-71 at 17th Ave. exit)
Call 614-297-2510 to register; $15 FCGHS or OHS members, $20 non-members
Military records generate from three different kinds of status: pre-service, actual service, and post service. Basically these records fall into three categories: draft or selective service records, service records, and benefit records. This course reviews the different kinds of records that apply to each status in relation to a particular conflict. Draft records, military service records, pension files, rosters and militia records are discussed in detail. You will learn what information is in these records, how the information was obtained, where the records are located and how to access them. OHS holdings will be highlighted with examples of original records available in the Archives/Library.
Thursday, November 14
FCGHS Executive Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm - Grove City Visitor’s Bureau, 3378 Park St., Grove City, Ohio 43123
Saturday, November 23
Get a more intimate look at CML's collection and services for genealogists. (Columbus Metropolitan Library)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library Auditorium at 96 S. Grant Ave.
Seating is LIMITED please register through CML's "Events" page or call 614-645-2275 for more information or to register.
Get a more intimate look at CML's collection and services for genealogists. Areas include Ohio, other states and foreign countries and some of the special collections such as the Palatines To America (German) and Huguenot (French) collections. You'll also learn about resources available though CML's genealogy webpage. This session is ideal for those who want to find out about the genealogy resources currently available at Columbus Metropolitan Library.
