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Friday Freebies: Genealogists find Ohio culture and history through Ohio Memory
Are you interested in the culture and history of Ohio? Ohio Memory is for you! A collaborative effort between the State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Memory is a wonderful...
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Monday Memories: Easy ways to capture memories at family gatherings
Holidays and special occasions are a time of joy laughter. Share your memories with future generations by using one of these simple yet meaningful creations. Purchase a fabric table cloth light in...
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Don't miss these 2012 genealogy events in Ohio!
Ohio genealogists: get out your 2012 educational and research calendars! It’s time to begin thinking about upcoming conferences and events. Be sure to pencil in the following events. 2012 Family...
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Monday Memories: Create a photo timeline!
As family historians we enjoy recording the lives of our ancestors. In addition to making known the vital statistics of their lives we search to fill out the details of their experiences. By recording...
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Monday Memories: Journal your life for your descendants!
Recording our daily lives in a journal or diary has been a long-standing hobby of many throughout the generations. Genealogists and family historians alike understand the value in the thoughts and...
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Free webinars during January 2012 help genealogists start the year strong
Professionals and hobbyists of all kinds know one thing: a little training and guidance can make all the difference in your endeavors. Genealogists today are able to learn from the masters in the...
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Monday Memories: Leave a legacy of handwritten letters for your family
The use of the written word in communication has become far from that of our ancestors. Today, people send quick messages via email and social messaging sites that are instantly received and just as...
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Ohio Historical Society announces genealogy workshop schedule for 2012
The Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library announced this week their schedule for genealogy workshops that will be offered during 2012. The workshops presented offer Ohio genealogists a wonderful...
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Monday Memories: Record family memories by blogging in creative ways
The best way to preserve your family’s memories is to share them. Want an easy way to share it with your relatives near and far? Create a blog! Better yet, turn it into a fun project and blog...
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Get to know the Columbus Metropolitan Library's genealogy collection
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Ohio genealogists will have the opportunity to experience another local genealogy collection through the event, "Family History Resources at the Columbus Metropolitan...
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Book Review: Ohio's past comes alive in Pelster's book on the Western Reserve
Abolitionists, Copperheads, and Colonizers in Hudsonand the Western ReserveAuthor: Mae PelsterPublisher: The History PressRetail Price: $21.99 Ohio history is varied and interesting. Within our state...
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Review: The Professor & the Coed: Scandal & Murder at The Ohio State University
Poor Theora Hix. Maybe. It depends who you believe. Mark Gribben’s tale of true Columbus crime, The Professor & The Coed: Scandal & Murder at The Ohio State University, is a gripping tale of...
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Columbus Metropolitan Library revamps genealogy research tools
The Main Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has long been known as a fantastic local resource for genealogical research. Unfortunately, I have fallen into the trap that so many others...
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Genealogy: Locating Ohio obituaries just got easier (Video)
For genealogists, obituaries can sometimes hold the key piece of information needed to track down a new line of descendants or break through a brick wall caused by elusive ancestors. Thanks to the...
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Breaking through brick walls: Tips for genealogists in (and out) of Ohio
Brick walls are familiar to every genealogist. These are the ancestors that you can't seem to locate no matter how diligent you are in your research. It is only a matter of time before you find one...
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Genealogy events for Columbus Ohio: July 2012
Interested in genealogy? Don't miss these local events during the month of July. Columbus Area Events:Genealogy Workshop at Columbus Metropolitan LibraryLearn how to use HeritageQuest for family...
View ArticleSummer blog reading for Columbus, Ohio genealogists (Photos)
Each summer I make a reading list of books that I'd like to enjoy. This summer, my schedule has been more in line with reading blogs and articles than books due to time. Whether you need a shorter...
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August 2012 events help Ohio genealogists learn more about the War of 1812...
The War of 1812 is a difficult military event for most genealogists and family historians to document. Lack of available records, lack of organization during the event, and the short duration all...
View ArticleAdd depth to your Ohio family history research with these great resources...
Knowing the social and political history of an area gives your family history a depth that goes far beyond the typical pedigree chart of names, dates, locations. As genealogists in the digital age,...
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Genealogists: Visit the genealogy tent at the Dublin (OH) Irish Festival 2012
Each year, the Dublin Irish Festival in the Columbus suburb of Dublin, Ohio presents Irish history and culture through entertaining and informative exhibits and presentations. The Genealogy Tent is a...
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