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Preserving family history for more than 50 Years!
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In 1970, the Kinologists was formed as a special interest committee of the Firelands Historical Society. In 1976, the group was officially designated as the Huron County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. In October, 2022, the chapter adopted the trade name Firelands Genealogical Society. Read More...
Please browse around our website, or use the Search box at the top of any page, to see what we have to offer. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please CONTACT US.
Please browse around our website, or use the Search box at the top of any page, to see what we have to offer. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please CONTACT US.
2023 OGS Conference ~ In Our Backyard!
The 2023 OGS Conference will be held 26-29 April at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. This is a wonderful opportunity to attend an annual OGS conference without having to travel a long distance!
Complete information about the conference and online registration are available on the OGS website here:
OGS 2023 Conference.
"Early Bird" registration (with a $40 discount) ends on Friday, 17 March 2023. Regular registration (both online and by mail) ends on Friday, 14 April 2023. No registrations will be processed after 14 April. If mailing your registration, make sure it arrives at OGS no later than 14 April.
OGS members also receive a registration discount of $40 compared to non-members. This is in addition to the $40 "Early Bird" discount, if you register on or before 17 March. Be sure to log in to the OGS website before registering for the conference.
If you are not an OGS member and want to join in order to receive the discounted registration cost, go to the OGS website, pay for your membership, and log in to the website before registering for the conference. In addition to the registration discount, you will have a full year of access to the OGS website and the contents that are reserved for members only! Click here to join OGS.
2023 OGS Conference Registration Booklet (to download or print)
2023 OGS Conference Registration Form Only (from booklet, to download or print to mail)
Complete information about the conference and online registration are available on the OGS website here:
OGS 2023 Conference.
"Early Bird" registration (with a $40 discount) ends on Friday, 17 March 2023. Regular registration (both online and by mail) ends on Friday, 14 April 2023. No registrations will be processed after 14 April. If mailing your registration, make sure it arrives at OGS no later than 14 April.
OGS members also receive a registration discount of $40 compared to non-members. This is in addition to the $40 "Early Bird" discount, if you register on or before 17 March. Be sure to log in to the OGS website before registering for the conference.
If you are not an OGS member and want to join in order to receive the discounted registration cost, go to the OGS website, pay for your membership, and log in to the website before registering for the conference. In addition to the registration discount, you will have a full year of access to the OGS website and the contents that are reserved for members only! Click here to join OGS.
2023 OGS Conference Registration Booklet (to download or print)
2023 OGS Conference Registration Form Only (from booklet, to download or print to mail)
The Firelands Genealogical Society, the Huron County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, is offering one $500.00 scholarship to a graduating high school senior for spring 2023. Graduating high school seniors who reside within Huron County, or who are attending school within Huron County, and who are pursuing careers in education, library science, social studies, administrative and computer technology, or other genealogy related fields of study, may apply. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote interest in genealogy and family history. More information is available on the Scholarship Information/Application Form. Applications must be postmarked on or before Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
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The Huron County Chapter of OGS is now
also known as the Firelands Genealogical Society! Check the menu on the left to see new additions to the website for the Firelands, now including Erie County. |
It's Not Too Late to Renew Your Membership!
Renew your membership by 31 December to stay on the list for the 2023 program announcements and to receive the 2023 issues of our Kinologist newsletter.
Life Members must fill out a Life Membership Update form each year in order to maintain active membership.
New members who join after 1 October 2022 will have their membership extended through December 2023.
Membership forms can be downloaded from our Membership page.
Life Members must fill out a Life Membership Update form each year in order to maintain active membership.
New members who join after 1 October 2022 will have their membership extended through December 2023.
Membership forms can be downloaded from our Membership page.
New! Revised Edition!
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Our book,
Genealogy in Practice, has been revised! This how-to guide for researchers at all levels now includes information about the 1950 U.S. Census. Read more about it and download or print the Order Information HERE. |
The Huron County Chapter of OGS and the Firelands Historical Society Are Pleased to Announce...
Wi-Fi/Internet Update!
Wi-Fi/Internet Update!
A new Wi-Fi/internet system has been installed at the Firelands Historical Society Museum and the Laning-Young Research Library.
We thank Tim and his team at Rzlynt Business IT Services in Norwalk who donated their labor for this project, which will make the presentation of our Zoom meetings and classes much easier and more reliable. You can connect wirelessly to the Internet by using your laptop computer, any mobile device, or our in-house computer.
Rzlynt (pronounced resilient) Business IT Services is proud to be a part of the Norwalk community. They service local businesses of any size. They also make house calls for home users. Contact: Rzlynt Business IT Services, 47 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk. 419-626-2910. eMail: support@rzlynt.com
We thank Tim and his team at Rzlynt Business IT Services in Norwalk who donated their labor for this project, which will make the presentation of our Zoom meetings and classes much easier and more reliable. You can connect wirelessly to the Internet by using your laptop computer, any mobile device, or our in-house computer.
Rzlynt (pronounced resilient) Business IT Services is proud to be a part of the Norwalk community. They service local businesses of any size. They also make house calls for home users. Contact: Rzlynt Business IT Services, 47 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk. 419-626-2910. eMail: support@rzlynt.com
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We are looking for volunteers to serve in the following areas for our Chapter:
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Laning-Young Research Library Update
Effective on Tuesday, 1 June 2021, all COVID restrictions will be removed and there will be no limit for the number of visitors who can be in the library at one time. We ask that visitors be responsible for themselves. Masks will not be required, but they will be available (along with hand sanitizer) for those who are more comfortable using them.
LIBRARY HOURS:
LIBRARY HOURS:
- Thursday thru Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm. It is no longer necessary to reserve a time spot in advance. You can come anytime during the hours open.
- Monday thru Wednesday: The Library is closed. Appointments will be taken (especially for out-of-town visitors), if one of these days is the only time they can come. Email us in advance at: huroncoogs@gmail.com. We will answer you by email, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
The new, improved, awesome website for the Ohio Genealogical Society is now up and running! They have provided a Website User Manual to help you get started. You need to Check It Out!
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The Huron County website on OHGenWeb on Rootsweb is back online! All of the information that has been there since 2005 is still there! Please Note: Some of the information on this site is out-dated, but it does contain a lot of information about Huron County history and genealogy that is not available elsewhere.
New! Ancestor Stories!
The complete list of First Families of Huron County is now available on this website. This list of "Ancestors Proven" also includes links to Ancestor Stories that were submitted by the members who submitted stories with their First Families application. Is your ancestor on this list?
Do You Have A Family Story?
We want family stories for this website! Go to our Family Stories page to learn how you can submit yours!
Digitized Versions of Many of Our Publications
Are Now Available on This Website!
Are Now Available on This Website!
Go to our Chapter Publications page to see which titles are now accessible on this website, unless otherwise noted. When you click on a title that is a link, the publication document will open.
Chapter Meetings
• All regular meetings are on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
• April meeting is the Annual Awards Dinner.
• No meeting in December.
All meetings are held at the Firelands Historical Society Meeting Room, 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, unless otherwise announced, and are open to the public.
Details about up-coming meetings and events are on the Meetings & Events page.
• April meeting is the Annual Awards Dinner.
• No meeting in December.
All meetings are held at the Firelands Historical Society Meeting Room, 9 Case Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, unless otherwise announced, and are open to the public.
Details about up-coming meetings and events are on the Meetings & Events page.
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