Meeting Minutes

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November 18, 2023 – Meeting

“Morrow County and the Victory Shaft — the People Behind the Names” presented by Donna Carver.

August 19, 2023 – Meeting

“Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness” by Aaron Turner, a volunteer for The Ohio Genealogical Society, Bellville

October 22, 2022 Meeting

“A conversation with Warren G. Harding” – as portrayed by Jim Stoner

August 20, 2022 Meeting

“Ohio Cemeteries, 101” – An introduction to the state laws and regulations governing our state’s cemeteries, graveyards, and final resting places. Speaker, Krista Horrocks, Project Reviews Manager, State Historic Preservation […]

March 2022 Meeting

MCGS celebrates 45 years. It’s amazing to think that Morrow County Genealogical Society has existed for 45 years! Join us in the annex meeting room to help us celebrate! Learn […]

April 2022 Meeting

Morrow County businesses were the topic of the April meeting as MCGS members and guests shared photos, memories and interesting facts about various Morrow County stores or companies. Each of […]

February 26, 2022 Meeting

“History of the US Postal Service” – presented by Larry Moore

November 21, 2021 Meeting

“The Mayflower – 401 Years Later” – Presented by Jan Kleinlein

October 23, 2021 Meeting

“DNA Testing for Beginners” presented by Kelli Bergheimer. A very interesting meeting was presented on DNA Testing for Beginners. We learned about the companies that are offering DNA testing and […]

May 22, 2021 Meeting

Incredible story of Dr. Nathan Tucker presented by Kevin Evans

September 26, 2020

The picnic shelter at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ was the site of the September 26, 2020 meeting of the Morrow County Genealogical Society. It was a beautiful, warm and […]

October 24, 2020 Meeting MCGS

Ghost Towns of Morrow County was the topic of our October meeting, presented by Ann Artrip and Dan Rhodebeck. Ann shared a brief history of the five ghost towns along […]

August 22, 2020, Meeting

“History of the Morrow County Fair”, presented by Judy and Russ Mayer

July 25, 2020 – Meeting

History of Iberia from the end of the 19th century, including the McKee family and the Rev. George Gorden by Ann Artrip, MCGS president

February 22, 2020 Meeting

Cemetery Preservation by Tim Foor, Hallowed Ground Cemetery Preservation LLC

January 25, 2020 Meeting

Share and tell about your school

November 23, 2019 – Meeting

“Morrow County Railroad History” presented by Donna Carver

August 24, 2019 – Meeting

“History of Radio in Morrow County” presented by Mike Wilson

June 12, 2019 – Meeting

Visit of Rev. Daniel Shedd Wright – Rev. Wright of Vermont delivered an entertaining speech to an audience of 50 people on June 12, 2019, at the Mt. Gilead Presbyterian […]

November 17, 2018 – Meeting

“Shopping in Morrow County” presented by Stan Sipe Stan began by talking about the general stores which were located at main intersections throughout the county from the mid-1800s through the […]

September 22, 2018 – Meeting

The Story of Lizzie Larzelere, former local madam. Lizzie’s great, great-granddaughter, Debra Lape, opened the program by sharing newspaper articles from the Morrow County Sentinel and the Marion Star which […]

August 25, 2018 – Meeting

“What’s Your Story? Real Stories Tour” presented by Beth Sanders Beth Sanders, owner of Life Bio, whose staff assists people in preserving their family’s stories, presented the program. Using the […]

May 19, 2018 – Meeting

The Morrow County History Center was the setting for the May 19, 2018, meeting of the Morrow County Genealogical Society. Stan Sipe and Philis Miller told the history of the […]

March 24, 2018 – Meeting

Members Sharing Family Treasures Members of the Morrow County Genealogical Society shared family treasures at the March 24th meeting held on the third floor of the Mount Gilead Public Library. […]

February 24, 2018 – Meeting

Mike named various area dealers which sold television sets: Wagner Brothers, Western Auto, Craven Furniture, Dwight Benson, and Art Korody. Brands included: Philco, Emerson, Crosley, Admiral, Dumont, Raytheon, RCA Victor, […]

November 18, 2017 – Meeting

At a meeting held at OGS in Bellville, Janet Rhodebeck, a member of the Samuel Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of 1812, gave a summary of the major events in […]

October 28, 2017 – Meeting

“Murder and Mayhem in Morrow County” presented by Stan Sipe Stan Sipe told of seven incidents, beginning with the 1870 murder of Thomas McCurdy by his father, Abram McCurdy. In […]

September 23, 2017 – Meeting

Susan Logan presented a powerpoint program on the history of the Logan family in Morrow County. She said she found the family Bible was a good source to begin her […]

August 26, 2017 – Meeting

Our monthly program was presented by Jeff Hubschman, a Northmor teacher and pastor at Bryn Zion Baptist Church, who portrayed Rev. James Wheeler. Born in 1801, Wheeler was the last […]

July 22, 2017 – Meeting

“50 Years of the Morrow County Developmental Disabilities Organization” presented by Maggie Clark In 1958, the first class was established by seven dedicated families and was held in the annex […]

April 22, 2017 – First Families Luncheon

Our 31st anniversary of first families recognition. The 40th Anniversary of the Morrow County Genealogical Society was observed at the First Families luncheon held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Trinity […]

March 25, 2017 – Meeting

As the scheduled speaker, Maggie Clark, was ill, President Ann Artrip opened the meeting by asking members to share their current genealogy projects. Steve Rader said that he has been […]

February 25, 2017 – Meeting

“The Roaring 20s in Morrow County” presented by Stan Sipe Stan’s talk included statistics such as: Morrow County’s population in 1920 was 15,570. There were 20 school districts with 10 […]

January 28, 2017 – Meeting

President Ann Artrip led a planning meeting for 2017. Program ideas were discussed by Ann Artrip. Mike Kirk, library director, congratulated the Society on its 40th anniversary and partnership with […]

November 19, 2016 – Meeting

“Show and Tell” President Ann Artrip began by displaying 1926 and 1927 Iberia yearbooks which included an essay written by her grandfather, Lester Kunze, in the 1927 edition. She also […]

October 22, 2016 – Meeting

“Finding the Treasure in Your Family History” presented by Ann Artrip It starts with a story, in this case, Martha Styer, born in Pennsylvania in 1822 and moved to Ohio […]

September 24, 2016 – Meeting

“Victoria Woodhull, First Woman to Run for the U.S. Presidency” portrayed by Mary Kate Tripp. President Ann Artrip introduced Mary Kate Tripp who gave an interesting portrayal of Victoria Woodhull, […]

April 23, 2016 – Meeting

“Life Stories of Select Morrow County World War II Veterans” presented by Rick Jones Members of the Morrow County Genealogical Society held their 30th annual “First Families” luncheon on Saturday, […]

February 27, 2016 – Meeting

Morrow County Infirmary The program featured the history of the Morrow County Infirmary, later called the County Home. Phylis Miller began by asking those present if they had memories of […]

September 26, 2015 – Meeting

Carl Mumford Family History The program was presented by Carl Mumford, using PowerPoint to share anecdotes and historical facts relating to his family’s lineage. An early ancestor was Simon de […]

August 22, 2015 – Meeting

“Where to Look for Answers to Your Research Questions” presented by Tom Neel. President Betty Meier introduced Tom Neel, Director of the Ohio Genealogical Society, who spoke on “Where to […]

May 23, 2015 – Meeting

“Yesterday’s Schools” presented by Susan Dice. President Betty Meier introduced our speaker, Susan Dice, who reflected on “Yesterday’s Schools.” She stated that education has always been important in Ohio beginning […]

April 25, 2015 – Meeting

29th First Families Luncheon The Morrow County Genealogical Society held the celebration of its 38th year as a chartered chapter and its 29th First Families luncheon on April 25, 2015, […]

March 28, 2015 – Meeting

History of Chesterville presented by Pat Ebersole President Betty Meier introduced the speaker, Pat Ebersole, who presented an interesting program on the history of Chesterville, which she illustrated with slides […]

February 28, 2015 – Meeting

“Coming to Ohio” presented by Marilyn Weiler President Betty Meier introduced storyteller Marilyn Weiler’s program, “Coming to Ohio.” Dressed in period costume, Marilyn gave a “first-person” presentation as Margaret Johnson, […]

January 24, 2015 – Meeting

George Fluckey presented by Charlie Evers President Betty Meier introduced our speaker, longtime Marion broadcaster Charlie Evers. He began his presentation by telling of his involvement with Ohio’s official groundhog, […]

September 27, 2014 – Meeting

“Statues on the Hill” presented by Aaron Keirns President Betty Meier introduced the speaker, Chesterville native Aaron Keirns, who presented the program “Statues on the Hill” which he illustrated with […]

August 23, 2014 – Meeting

“Colonel William Crawford” presented by Dennis Mattix The Morrow County Genealogical Society met for a history lesson and potluck lunch at the Owens Station Opera House on Saturday, August 23, […]

May 24, 2014 – Meeting

“Brown Family Experience – WWII” presented by Richard Jones II President Betty Meier introduced our speaker, Richard Jones II, who told the story of one family’s experiences during World War […]

November 22, 2014 – Meeting

“Cemeteries Are Fascinating Places” presented by Susan Mathews President Meier introduced our speaker, Susan Matthews, president of the Marion County Genealogical Society and a member of the OGS Cemetery Committee, […]

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