Morrow County Genealogical Society

Annual First Families Recognition Lunch
2024-04-27 11:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

History of Morrow County Churches
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex, 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio
History of Morrow County churches presented by Ann Artrip.

Ireland Travelogue
2024-02-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Pets and Other Animals in Our Lives
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex, 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Members sharing stories about the special animals in their lives.

Morrow County and the Victory Shaft - The People behind the Names
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mt. Gilead Public Library Annex, 35 E. High St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio
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DNA Case Study: a Mystery First Cousin
2022-09-24 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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, editor, and national genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is a math and science supervising editor for Smart Education, a K-12 textbook company located in Dubai writing textbooks for the MENA region: Middle East Northern Africa. Kelli runs two small businesses: Geo-Centric Learning and Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with an accompanying blog, YouTube channel, and online store. Kelli is the Genetics, Genealogy, and You facilitator. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, International Society of Genetic Genealogists, and the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild.

Ohio Cemeteries 101
2022-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

First Families Luncheon
2022-05-21 11:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Reservations are required for lunch, which costs $12. Please email morrowco.gen.society@gmail.com if you wish to attend.

Share Your Family Treasure
2022-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mt. Gilead Glory Baptist Church, 600 N. Main St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio
March 27, 2:00 p.m.
Do you have a family heirloom? a quilt, toy, photo, or love letter? your grandmother’s yearbook? a favorite family story? Please bring it along and plan to share!
Mt. Gilead Glory Baptist Church
600 N. Main St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio

Dr. Nathan Tucker: Morrow County's First Millionaire
2021-05-22 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
New Life Church, 290 Lincoln Ave., Mt. Gilead, Ohio
Dr. Nathan Tucker, world famous as inventor of his Asthma Specific treatment, was a successful businessman and philanthropist. He built several of the buildings on Main Street in Mt. Gilead and was very active in the community.
Join us as Kevin Evans shares the incredible story of Dr. Nathan Tucker.

2021 OGS Conference
2021-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual
14-17 April, 2021 We’re Going Virtual
Register Today at www.OGSConference.org
The theme “Bringin’ It Home” has a special meaning this year. Because of he pandemic, this year’s Conference Committee has made every effort to make your conference experience feel as “in person” as possible. There will be opportunities to listen to and interact with well known speakers on a range of subjects that will interest you and, hopefully, help you in moving your research forward.
So, cozy up to your computer in your comfy clothes and allow use us to bring an exciting conference experience to you home.
Dot Martin – OGS President
Cheryl Abernathy & Stacey Adger – 2021 Conference Committee

Monthly Meeting
2021-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ohio
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