First Families Luncheon

Trinity United Methodist Church 75 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Join us on May 21, 2022 as we celebrate those who have proven their ancestors who lived in Morrow County in 1850 or before. The gathering will begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch at 12:00 followed by the induction ceremony and a program presented by Richard Gladden, Morrow County native, on publishing your family history. […]

Ohio Cemeteries 101

Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

August 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Join us as Krista Horrocks, Archeologist with the Ohio History Connection , presents Ohio Cemeteries 101. Do you have questions about an old cemetery? This is your opportunity to ask those questions and learn about cemetery preservation, access, laws, and more.

DNA Case Study: a Mystery First Cousin

Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

September 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.  Kelli Bergheimer will teach us the methodology and steps needed to uncover who a person is in your autosomal match list. Learn how to manage those tough ethical dilemmas. And hear ideas on how to responsibly hold the knowledge of a family secret. Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, […]

Pets and Other Animals in Our Lives

Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Members sharing stories about the special animals in their lives.

Ireland Travelogue

Mt. Gilead Glory Baptist Church 600 N. Main St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Do you have family ancestry from Ireland? A lot of us do!  Join Anne Kunze as she shares pictures from her recent Ireland trip.  Maybe you'll find a connection to your family, too!

History of Morrow County Churches

Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

History of Morrow County churches presented by Ann Artrip.

Annual First Families Recognition Lunch

Trinity United Methodist Church 75 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Special guest will be a visitor from the past:  John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed (portrayed by Jim Stoner).  He will be anticipating the celebration of his 250th birthday on September 26, 2024. Lunch will be served by Trinity U.M. Church with price and menu to be determined.

My Civil War Hero: Tom Moon’s Full Life

Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Janet Rhodebeck, (a descendant of Corporal Moon and his wife, Mary Kraner), speaker.

Mount Gilead Founder’s Day Celebration

Johnny Appleseed, as portrayed by Jim Stoner, will visit the Cross House at 11:00 am to join the Mount Gilead Founder's Day Celebration! The Cross House, 85 East Marion Street, will be open 10 am to 4 pm. Parts of the Morrow County Genealogical Society's Rev. Henry Shedd Collection will be on display, including The […]

Postponed Picnic and Maple Grove Cemetery Tour

Selover Library 31 State Route 95 W, Chesterville, OH, United States

Pot-luck picnic at 12:00 noon at Selover Public Library, 31 State Route 95 West, Chesterville, followed by a virtual or physical tour of Maple Grove Cemetery, Chesterville (rain or shine), presented by Russ Mayer.