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Preserving Family History for More Than 40 Years!
The Huron County Chapter of OGS, founded in 1976, is dedicated to furthering quality genealogical and family history research in Huron County. 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.
Chapter Members, here is an opportunity for you to put your basic genealogy skills to good use! Diane needs volunteers -- up to 10! -- to help at the second session of each of the Beginning Genealogy classes. Having sufficient helpers is vital to the success of this popular educational program of our chapter. Your participation is needed and will be very much appreciated!
Please go to the Genealogy Classes page and select the days you can help. Then, call, text, or message Diane Meyer at 419-706-4459 to let her know when you will be there. Also, please indicate if you would like to carpool from Norwalk with others.
Please go to the Genealogy Classes page and select the days you can help. Then, call, text, or message Diane Meyer at 419-706-4459 to let her know when you will be there. Also, please indicate if you would like to carpool from Norwalk with others.
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The position of Recording Secretary for our chapter is now open!
If you would like to fill this position, primarily to take the minutes of our meetings, please phone, text, or message Diane Meyer at 419-706-4459. She can answer any questions you have. |
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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.
Our fall Beginning Genealogy classes at public libraries in the area have begun! Please see our Genealogy Classes page for all of the details and how to register. Registrations are limited to 10 people per class, and the classes fill up quickly. Sign up now at the location of your choice!
You Can Still Sign Up!
On Saturday, 27 October 2018, Blaine T. Bettinger, nationally-known genetic genealogist, speaker, and author, will present an all-day seminar on everything you need to know about DNA and genealogy. For all of the program details, look at the Seminar Flyer, or go directly to the Seminar Website where you can sign up by buying your tickets. Ticket sales are available online only, and seating is limited.
This seminar is sponsored by: the OGS Chapters in the following counties -- Ashland, Erie, Huron, Ottawa, and Seneca; Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio; and Terra State Community College, Fremont.
Questions? Contact ohiogenealogyseminar@gmail.com
This seminar is sponsored by: the OGS Chapters in the following counties -- Ashland, Erie, Huron, Ottawa, and Seneca; Kin Hunters of Sandusky County, Ohio; and Terra State Community College, Fremont.
Questions? Contact ohiogenealogyseminar@gmail.com
See also our list of helpful links for:
Genetic Genealogy
Genetic Genealogy
Wi-Fi Is Now Available!
The Huron County Chapter of OGS and the Firelands Historical Society are pleased to announce that the new Wi-Fi Internet Network is now installed in the Laning-Young Research Library. You can connect wirelessly to the Internet by using your laptop computer, any mobile device, or our in-house computer.
Both organizations would like to thank Information Technologies & Training of Norwalk for their excellent service, their knowledge of networks, and for the time they spent getting our network set up and running. They were very generous in donating their time to this project, which will help all of the visitors who come to the Laning-Young Research Center and the Firelands Historical Society Museum. We couldn't have done it without them!
Both organizations would like to thank Information Technologies & Training of Norwalk for their excellent service, their knowledge of networks, and for the time they spent getting our network set up and running. They were very generous in donating their time to this project, which will help all of the visitors who come to the Laning-Young Research Center and the Firelands Historical Society Museum. We couldn't have done it without them!
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
(Updated 29 August 2017)
(Updated 29 August 2017)
Changes in red below were voted at our chapter meeting on 28 August 2017 and are effective immediately.
• All meetings will be held 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.
• All meetings will be held 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.
HURON COUNTY, OHIO
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The Huron County Chapter of OGS and the Firelands Historical Society provide the Wi-Fi Internet Network at the Lanning-Young Research Center and the Firelands Historical Society Museum thanks to the generous assistance of...
