Warren County Genealogical Society
Warren County, Ohio
Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society
Meeting Schedule

(513) 695-1144

406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Hours: 9 AM-4 PM Monday through Friday
Driving Directions

Date

Event

"Taxing Situations: Using Tax Lists in Genealogical Research" presented by Liz Stratton

Few records are as effective as tax lists at pinning your ancestor to the ground in a specific place and time. Creative use of tax lists can solve complex genealogical problems. Learn about Ohio tax lists, where to find them, and how to use them. A case study demonstrates using tax records with other sources to establish a family relationship.

Liz Stratton, PLCGS, specializes in Ohio’s complex land and court records. She developed and teaches three interactive multi-session series—"Foundations,” “Hands on with Land,” and “Estate Research.” Liz lectures and writes on a variety of genealogical topics. She is Education Director for the Hamilton County Genealogical Society and President of the Association of Professional Genealogists Virtual Chapter. She was a GenProof mentor (2013-2016) and a coordinator for ProGen (2010-2012). Liz has completed extensive research in several Ohio counties giving her personal experience with Ohio’s records. Liz holds a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS) from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She has attended numerous week-long courses including “Advanced Research Tools, Land Records” and “Law Libraries and Government Documents.” She lectures frequently on a variety of genealogical topics.

36th Anniversary Banquet and Lineage Society Inductions

Program: "Teddy Roosevelt 1904" by Larry & Julia Marple

SUMMER GENEALOGY WORKSHOP - Presented by Dana Palmer, CG, Lebanon, Ohio and other instructors.
All are offered at the Warren County Administration Building 406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, Ohio in the Commissioners Meeting Room from 1-3pm. Classes are $10 per session. A 400+ page Summer Workshop (2016) book is available for $27 (spiral bound) or $22 three hole punch (unbound and binder-ready). Call 513-695-1144 or email wcgs@co.warren.oh.us to reserve your seat. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptop computers/smartphones to classes.
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13 June 2018 -Publishing a Family Book Workshop - Do you ever wish grandma left stories and photos for you to enjoy? Learn how to create a cherished family book using MS Word. In this workshop you will be working on your family book and have time to ask questions. Attendees should come prepared with their own computer and book template pre-formatted. If you do no have the book template or instructions on getting started, please email WCS for the files. - Instr. Dana Palmer, CG.

20 June 2018 - Tracking Family Footprints Using U.S. Land Records - Discover what you can learn using U.S. Land Management Tract Books with federal land sales listed on the Bureau of Land Management's website. - Instr. Debbie Large

27 June 2018 -Tips for Completing Lineage Society Applications- Instr. Jean Muetzel.

4 July 2018 - No Class

11 July 2018 - RootsMagic Workshop - This interactive workshop will allow attendees time to work on their RootsMagic file and ask questions about the software. Please bring your laptop and RootsMagic file with you.- Inst. Dana Palmer, CG

18 July 2018 - German Handwriting

25 July 2018 - DNA Workshop - You've had your DNA tested, now what? This workshop will discuss how to use your test results to get the most out of your DNA. - Instr. Kathy Reed

1 Aug 2018 - Irish Research- room 350 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE). - Instr. Kathe Edwards

8 July 2018 - Finding Records on FamilySearch- Learn how to effectively find records on FamilySearch using historical records, catalog, books and Wiki - Instr. Dana Palmer, CG 

Zoar Red Lion Methodist Cemetery Restoration Workshop, Clearcreek Twp - To Register, see flyer

"Deed You Hear About These Records" presented by Amie Tennant, See flyer

Deeds are just one of many underutilized record sets genealogists need to use. Warranty and quit-claim deeds hold vital information that will lead you to great discoveries in your family tree. We will also discuss estate packets, guardianship records, civil case files, and more. Audience level: All

"Searching for Elizabeth; Discovering Northern Ireland" presented by Debbie Large, See flyer

Researching for Irish records can be overwhelming and frustrating. More Irish records are becoming available online each day. Northern Ireland holds distinct and separate repositories from those in the Republic of Ireland.  These archives are often overlooked when searching for Irish roots, particularly for records of Northern Ireland ancestors. Learn more about this beautiful part of the island with recent scenes of the Northern Ireland countryside and Belfast. Review some important Northern Ireland libraries and archives as well as British/UK websites you should consider exploring in your search for your Irish roots. Audience level: All

"What's New in German Genealogy" presented by Jeff Herbert, See flyer

This presentation will show new online for researching German ancestors. Audience level: All

Annual Holiday Social Gathering - "My Favorite Ancestor and Why" See flyer

This year, we would love to hear about your favorite ancestor and why this person is your favorite. If you received an heirloom from that person, please bring it along to share its story with us. Maybe you've determined a new way to research the history for this person and can share this to help us break down some of our "brick walls". If able to do so, please bring a goodie along with you to share. This is our last meeting for the year and we look forward to seeing you. Audience level: All

"Irish Research" presented by Kathe Edwards See flyer

 Learning the tools you will need to research in the US to find that important county of birth, so you can find your family in Ireland.  Discover all the records you can use, to help find the county and townland in Ireland of your immigrant.  Also, how to then find what records are available online for Irish research, the paid sites and especially the free sites.

38th Anniversary Banquet and Lineage Society Inductions

Program: "Julia Grant" by Joyce Browning see flyer

Julia Boggs Dent Grant
Wife of 18th president Ulysses S. Grant.  
She was not known as a great beauty however Julia Dent was a vivacious woman with a sparkling personality.  She captured the heart of a West Point Cadet from Ohio and their love spanned over 40 years.  During times of turmoil, it was her strength and support that the General relied on.  The untold love story of Ulysses and Julia is one that rivals Romeo and Juliet.

SUMMER GENEALOGY WORKSHOP - Presented by Dana Palmer, CG, Lebanon, Ohio and other instructors.
All are offered at the Warren County Administration Building 406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, Ohio in the Commissioners Meeting Room from 1-3pm. Classes are $10 per session. A 400+ page Summer Workshop (2016) book is available for $27 (spiral bound) or $22 three hole punch (unbound and binder-ready). Call 513-695-1144 or email wcgs@co.warren.oh.us to reserve your seat. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptop computers/smartphones to classes.
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5 June 2019 -Chronicling America - A newspaper site for everyone - Instr. Dana Palmer, CG.

12 June 2019 - Surveying Land Records for Genealogical Gold- Instr. Liz Stratton

19 June 2019 -Introduction to Surveys and Property Maps- Instr. Liz Stratton

26 June 2019 - Trolling Virtual Cemeteries and Using Cemetery Records - Instr. Amie Bowser Tennant

3 July 2019 - No Class

10 July 2019 -Create a Family Website Using WIX -Instr. Dana Palmer, CG

17 July 2019 - Effectively Using Ancestry.com - Instr. Dana Palmer, CG

24 July 2019 - Tools to Organize and Analyze your DNA Matches - Instr. Kelli Bergheimer

31 Jul 2019 - Ohio: A Genealogy Treasure - Instr. Dana Palmer, CG

7 Aug 2019 - Finding Records Using Resources on Family Search- Instr. Dana Palmer, CG 

"Land Records - Using Bureau of Land Management Website for Warrants and Patents" presented by Debbie Large [see Flyer]