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Introduction
The Ohio Historical Society (OHS) Archives/Library, the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS), and the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society (FCGHS) jointly offer a series of programs designed to introduce family history researchers to the many records and resources available to them.
The workshops will offer an in-depth introduction to the basic methods, tools and sources for getting started in your family history research. These programs are recommended to those who have not previously had genealogical instruction or who are looking to refresh or jump-start their genealogical research skills. Continuing education hours can be credited to teachers.
Several courses will be held each month with some courses repeated throughout the year.
All sessions will be held at The Ohio Historical Center. Saturday sessions are held from 10 am to 12 pm, Thursday sessions from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Cost:
- $15.00 for members of OHS, FCHGS and OGS
- $20.00 non-members
May 2008
Religious Records and Roots GW20
May 10, 2008, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Church and synagogue records often provide valuable information for the family historian. However, tracking a church through the centuries can be a complicated process. This class will explore types of existing records according to a denomination's customs and potential locations of these records, covering both published and unpublished resources.
Speaker: Jayne Davis
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More Land Office Records in Ohio GW18b
May 15, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
This 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 (field notes and measurements), entry, and payment records at the Ohio Historical Society and how to best use them.
Speaker: Tom Rieder
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Military History Resources and the Family Historian GW5
May 17, 2008, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Speaker: John Haas
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June 2008
Genealogy Forum GW19
June 7, 2008, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to get expert advice on how to solve the unsolvable in your family history research? This is your chance to grill the professionals. Join us for an open discussion of search strategies, hidden treasures and hard to find records. Come prepared with your own research mysteries or just listen and learn from others.
Panelists will include representatives of the OHS Research Services staff, Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society and other experts.
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African American Church Records GW25
June 12, 2008, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Church records have long been a vital resource for family historians but for the African American community they can be some of the earliest and richest records available for determining the first use of surnames selected by African Americans during Reconstruction (1865-1880). From 1870 to 1940, they are the best records to tract migration from the southern states to northern and western states. This class will also explore the different ways the WPA Church Surveys can be used to trace your ancestors.
Instructor: Nettie Ferguson
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Cemetery records and the Family Historian GW26
June 28, 2008, 10:00 to 12:00 pm
Cemeteries tend to be very peaceful places. It is easy to go in, snap a couple of pictures, and leave. However, this approach will not yield the best research results. Like any other “record,” tombstones require evaluation; further, they can give clues when taken in context with the neighbors and can offer all sorts of biographical details beyond the birth and death dates.
Instructor: Amy Johnson Crow
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July 2008
Software for Genealogists GW22
July 10, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
This session will describe available genealogical software as well as general use software that will greatly assist the budding or veteran genealogist to successfully record, organize and potentially publish their research.
Instructor: Dave Vickers, Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
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Digitizing Your Family History GW23
July 17, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Pictures, pixels, memory cards, storage: what do you do with all those great digital memories? This course provides an introduction to digitization for family historians. Learn how to select a scanner, basic scanning techniques, and software for managing your digital images. Best practices for digitization will be emphasized, including evaluating copyright and developing back-up procedures for long-term storage.
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Getting the Most from Online Sources GW24
July 24, 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
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.
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