The Hamilton County Genealogical Society (HCGS) offers public and member-only videos of various genealogical programs, seminars, and webinars. Thank you to all presenters who have contributed their videos.

Public Videos

The following videos are available to the general public (for Members-only videos click here):

Introduction to HCGS

About Hamilton County Genealogical Society: We've created a video to introduce genealogists to our wonderful organization. In it, we recognize all of the hard work that many of our members have done toward enhancing research opportunities in our region. Have a look.

Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group Videos

Introductory Topics

Introduction to DNA by Kathleen Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on October 17, 2016 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Autosomal DNA with Ancestry by Pam White, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Overview of 23andme by Kathleen Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on February 14, 2017 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Ethnicity Estimates - How Reliable Are They? by Kathleen Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on June 15, 2017 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Working with Autosomal DNA from FTDNA by Pam White, president of the Butler Co. Genealogical Society, presented to the Summer Workshop sponsored by the Warren County Genealogical Society on June 21, 2017.
X Inheritance Patterns by Kelli Bergheimer, Central Ohio DNA Interest Group.

Tools

Analyzing DNA through the Use of Gedmatch by Kathleen Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on April 11, 2017 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Gedmatch - A Deep Dive by Kathy Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on February 13, 2018 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Using Tools to Organize DNA Results by Kelli Bergheimer, Central Ohio DNA Interest Group.
How to Use DNA Painter for Chromosome Mapping with Kathy Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group February 2019. Also available on the HCGS YouTube channel.
Using Clustering Tools to Organize DNA Matches, with Jo Roth, presented by the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group, February 2020. Also available on YouTube.
Using DNAGedcom to Analyze Your DNA Results by Kathy Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on April 10, 2018 and recorded separately.

Applications of DNA to Solve Research Questions

Using DNA to Identify an Adoptee's Family by Kathleen Reed, presented to the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society on April 20, 2017.
The Secrets Revealed by DNA with Natalie Boyer, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group April 2019.
Searching for William Henry Jones, presented by Jon Nedry of the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) on June 12, 2018 at the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
Using the Lazarus Project to Break Down Brick Walls, with Kelli Bergheimer, presented by the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group, August 2019. Also available on YouTube.

Advanced Topics

Y-DNA and Genetic Genealogy with Kathy Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) in August 2018.
Mitochondrial DNA and Genetic Genealogy with Kathy Reed, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group (SWOHDNA) in October 2018.
Understanding Your DNA Health Reports with Kelli Bergheimer, presented to the Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group December 2018 and recorded separately.

Other Public Videos

Using the HCGS Website Webinar Videos

This is the first segment of the live webinar demonstration given on March 18, 2023, that covered website layout and navigation, how to join, renew, and update your member profile, and other helpful features. The presenters will also discuss the important local record repositories that house genealogical material and how to access those records.	This is the second segment of the live webinar demonstration given on March 18, 2023, that covered website layout and navigation, how to join, renew, and update your member profile, and other helpful features. The presenters will also discuss the important local record repositories that house genealogical material and how to access those records.

This is the first segment of the live webinar given on April 15, 2023, that covered the many categories of local genealogical records, educational materials on the website, and where to locate the records, including in databases, both public and member-only, on the website. The presenters also talk briefly about lineage societies, HCGS videos, using surname database, and interest groups. The panel answered questions at the end.	This is the second segment of the live webinar given on April 15, 2023, that covered the many categories of local genealogical records, educational materials on the website, and where to locate the records, including in databases, both public and member-only, on the website. The presenters also talk briefly about lineage societies, HCGS videos, using surname database, and interest groups. The panel answered questions at the end.

More Public Videos

Beginning Genealogical Research in Hamilton County, Ohio, presented September 18, 2021 by Hamilton County Genealogical Society. Learn about the basic principles of genealogy, the importance of solid record keeping, and how to search for records about Hamilton County ancestors.	The CHPL Digital Library for Genealogists, presented February 11, 2023 by Larry Richmond, Genealogy & Local History Department Manager. Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) is constantly digitizing rare print materials and making them accessible to the local community and researchers worldwide. Larry discusses the wealth of genealogical material in the HCGS digital library and how to access and search the digital records. Particular attention is given to those collections that benefit genealogists the most, including City Directories, Maps, and Cemeteries.

Researching Roman Catholic Church Records - Tips & Tricks, by Jeff Herbert — Presented at the Kolping Center on July 11, 2019. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Roman Catholic sacramental records have recently been released through Findmypast. Transcripts are currently available and record images will be posted in the future. Jeff Herbert discusses effective use of these records for researching your Hamilton County ancestors. Tips include how to navigate through the records in Latin, the prevalence of ethnic parishes in the 19th Century, and strategies for using information contained in these records to overcome those difficult family research barriers. An example of a Hamilton County Irish family demonstrates the use of all available resources to successfully trace the family back into their ancestral homeland in Ireland.	Early Hamilton County Ancestors, before 1850, by Jeff Herbert (October 2018) — Sponsored by The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County on October 6, 2018. Explore some of the many rich resources that are available to Hamilton County researchers for the time period before 1850. Learn more about what is available and some new information and strategies that can help your research.

Anne Marbury Hutchinson, American Jezebel, 1591-1643: The Woman Who Defied the Puritans, by Leland Cole (2014) — Sponsored by The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County on November 15, 2014.	The Inner Light: Researching our Quaker Ancestors, by Diane Van Skiver Gagel — In collaboration with, and presented at, The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County during its "Day with Genealogy Experts" on October 4, 2014.

Chasing and Tracing the Famous Families of Cincinnati, by Wendy Hart Beckman (2014) — Presented at the HCGS Heritage Luncheon on October 25, 2014.

Member-only videos

As a benefit of membership in HCGS, the following videos are now available only to HCGS members. Members must login before accessing these videos. Not a member? Become a member today for as low as $20.


Researching Your Ancestors Using Church Records, by Jeff Herbert (2014) Presented on November 19, 2014, at the Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community for the Warren County Genealogical Society.	Researching Your German Ancestors Using German Newspapers, part 1, by Jeff Herbert (2014)

Researching Your German Ancestors Using German Newspapers, part 2, by Jeff Herbert (2014)	DNA & Genealogy, part 1: Understanding DNA, by Kathy Reed (2014)

DNA & Genealogy, part 2: Discovering Your Ancestry, by Kathy Reed (2014)	Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps: The Google Maps of their Day, by Jill Morelli (2017)

Migrations to and from the Northwest Territory, by Dr. David McDonald, CG^sm(2017)	What's New in German Research, by Jeff Herbert (March 2018)

HCGS Ask the Experts: Death records, Burial Records, Obituaries/Newspapers, and Wills, by Jeff Herbert & Deb Cyprych(Webinar recording 24 Apr 2021)	Hamilton County Recorder’s Office Records for Beginners with Dave Pittinger and Jim Dempsey (Webinar recording 10 Sep 2022) With downloadable presentation handouts in PDF format.

Hamilton County Recorder’s Office Advanced Records with Jim Dempsey and Dave Pittinger (Webinar recording 15 October 2022) With downloadable presentation handouts in PDF format.	Hidden Treasures on FamilySearch with Robert Raymond (Webinar recording 12 November 2022) With downloadable presentation handouts in PDF format.

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