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Saturday, April 21
Genealogy Roundtable: Brick Wall or Stone Hedge? (Education)
10:30 am to 11:59 am Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 W Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
Do you have a genealogical brick wall or is it merely a stone hedge? Genealogy roundtable will focus this month on methods for solving brick wall situations. There will be a brief presentation followed by an open discussion.
Discussion Leader: Nancy Chouteau |
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Saturday, May 5
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: Genealogy Websites (Other Events)
10:00 am Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 3rd Floor Computer Lab, 800 Vine
This introduction to genealogy websites is sponsored by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County in the 3rd floor computer lab. Join a librarian to learn how to get started with your online research whether at the library or at hom. The lab is on the first Saturday of every other month.
Upcoming dates:
May 5
July 7
September 1
November 3
These classes are sponsored by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Pre-registration is not required. |
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Monday, May 7
Discovering Your Genealogical Roots (Education)
6:00 pm Greenhills Branch Branch Library, 8 Enfield St, Cincinnati, OH 45218
Discovering your Genealogical Roots will be offered at three Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County branches. This class will help beginners get started and those who have already explored reach the next level. The session focuses on "how-to" and online resources.
Dates and locations:
Greenhills Branch Branch Library – Monday, May 7, 6 p.m.
Monfort Heights Branch Library – Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m.
St. Bernard Branch Library - Monday, May 14, 6 p.m.
This program is co-sponsored by the Hamilton County Genealogical Society and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Liz Stratton, Educ. Dir., HCGS, and a representative from PLCH will be presenting.
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Thursday, May 10
Discovering your Genealogical Roots (Education)
6:00 pm Monfort Heights Branch Library, 3825 W Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
Discovering your Genealogical Roots will be offered at three Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County branches. This class will help beginners get started and those who have already explored reach the next level. The session focuses on "how-to" and online resources.
Dates and locations:
Greenhills Branch Branch Library – Monday, May 7, 6 p.m.
Monfort Heights Branch Library – Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m.
St. Bernard Branch Library - Monday, May 14, 6 p.m.
This program is co-sponsored by the Hamilton County Genealogical Society and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH). Kathe Edwards, Irish Interest Group and Webinar Chair, HCGS, and a representative from PLCH will be presenting.
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Saturday, May 12
Sunny Morton, "They Survived the Johnstown Flood?! How to Reconstruct Your Ancestors' Stories" (Education)
10:30 am to 11:45 am North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Avenue
“They Survived the Johnstown Flood?! How to Reconstruct Your Ancestors’ Amazing Stories” by Sunny Morton
A heroic rescue, a love story and a 30-foot wall of water. That’s just part of my ancestors’ experience in the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. Come learn how to reconstruct fascinating experiences from your own family history by combining clues from your family’s knowledge, documents from genealogy websites, good historical research and Googling to fill in the gaps. All while learning the riveting story of one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.
Sunny Morton is an internationally-known, award-winning genealogy writer, editor, and speaker. Her voice is heard on the Genealogy Gems Podcast, which has more than 2 million downloads worldwide. She is a Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine and Co-Editor of Ohio Genealogy News, the quarterly news magazine of the Ohio Genealogical Society. She is a popular speaker at events across the country, including the world’s largest genealogy conference, RootsTech. Sunny is especially known for her expertise in tracing U.S. ancestors; her unique comparisons of the industry’s largest websites; and her inspiring presentations on how to reconstruct and tell meaningful stories from the past.
Sunny will be presenting the lecture live from a remote location. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following her presentation.
The slate of officers for HCGS for 2018-2020 will be presented for member approval following the lecture.
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Saturday, May 12
AGF: Cluster Analysis (FAN) (Education)
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm PLCH North Central Branch Library Meeting Room, 11109 Hamilton Avenue
The Advanced Genealogy Forum continues to explore identity issues this month using Mills's FAN principle. There are two readings for this month:
Article: Jean Andrews, CG, “Using Cluster Research: A Step by Step Example,” National Genealogical Society Magazine, 42 (October-December 2016): 51-55.
Discussion Leader: Kathe Edwards with special guest, Jean Andrews, CG.
The Advanced Genealogy Forum (AGF) is a peer led discussion group that focuses on advanced research and analysis techniques. If you would like to be on the mailing list to receive the discussion questions, please contact Liz Stratton, education@hcgsohio.org.
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Monday, May 14
Discovering your Genealogical Roots (Education)
6:00 pm St. Bernard Branch Library, 10 McClelland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45217
Discovering your Genealogical Roots will be offered at three Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County branches. This class will help beginners get started and those who have already explored reach the next level. The session focuses on "how-to" and online resources.
Dates and locations:
Greenhills Branch Branch Library – Monday, May 7, 6 p.m.
Monfort Heights Branch Library – Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m.
St. Bernard Branch Library - Monday, May 14, 6 p.m.
This program is co-sponsored by the Hamilton County Genealogical Society and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH). Nancy Chouteau, Preservation Dir., HCGS, and a representative from PLCH will be presenting.
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Thursday, May 17
HCGS Board Meeting (Calendar)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Perkins Restaurant, 7108 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH
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Saturday, June 2
Genealogy and Local History Department Tours (Other Events)
10:00 am Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Main Branch, 800 Vine Street
Ever wondered what genealogical gems are in the library? PLCH librarians give an overview of the resources available in the Genealogy and Local History Department, 3rd floor. The genealogy collection includes national and international resources. Take the tour and learn what you might be missing!
Upcoming dates:
June 2
August 4
October 6
December 1
This event is sponsored by the Genealogy and Local History Department, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Preregistration is not required.
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Saturday, July 7
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County: Genealogy Websites (Other Events)
10:00 am Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 3rd Floor Computer Lab, 800 Vine
This introduction to genealogy websites is sponsored by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County in the 3rd floor computer lab. Join a librarian to learn how to get started with your online research whether at the library or at hom. The lab is on the first Saturday of every other month.
Upcoming dates:
September 1
November 3
These classes are sponsored by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Pre-registration is not required. |
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Saturday, August 4
Genealogy and Local History Department Tours (Other Events)
10:00 am Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Main Branch, 800 Vine Street
Ever wondered what genealogical gems are in the library? PLCH librarians give an overview of the resources available in the Genealogy and Local History Department, 3rd floor. The genealogy collection includes national and international resources. Take the tour and learn what you might be missing!
Upcoming dates:
October 6
December 1
This event is sponsored by the Genealogy and Local History Department, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
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