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= Societies  =
== Societies  ==


There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See "[[United States Societies|Societies]]". [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] are carefully contributed to and maintained by various Societies.
There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See "[[United States Societies|Societies]]". [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] are carefully contributed to and maintained by various Societies.  


Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, some of which are cited in the "[[Ohio Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section of this outline. Many counties have their own [http://www.censusfinder.com/ohio_genealogy_societies.htm Genealogical Societies]. <br>
Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, which may be found on the [[Ohio Periodicals]] wiki page. Many counties have their own genealogical societies and they can be found on their [[Ohio, United States Genealogy|county pages]]. <br>  


One important society in Ohio is the [http://www.ogs.org Ohio Genealogical Society] (see the "[[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page). The Ohio Genealogical Society has a number of chapters throughout the state. Many chapters actively extract and index original records, which the society publishes.  
One important society in Ohio is the [http://www.ogs.org Ohio Genealogical Society] (see the "[[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page). The Ohio Genealogical Society has a number of [http://www.ogs.org/chapters/index.php Chapters] throughout the state. Many Chapters actively extract and index original records. OGS Chapters are independent societies; researchers should contact them for publications and other resources for their respective counties.  


== Genealogical Societies  ==
=== Genealogical Societies  ===
*'''African American Genealogical Society'''<br> P.O.Box 201476<br> Cleveland, Ohio 44120<br> Website: [http://www.aagsclev.org/  AAGS]
*'''Blair Society for Genealogical Research'''<br>726 Falling Oaks Dr.<br> Medina, OH 44256-2778<br> Website: [http://www.blairsociety.org Blair Society For Genealogical Research]
*'''East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society'''<br>ECCGS<br> P.O. Box 24182<br> Lyndhurst, OH 44124-0182<br> Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcdrt/members/eccgs.html East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society]
*'''Darke County Genealogy Society'''<br>P.O. Box 908<br> Greenville, OH 45331<br> Website: [http://dcgs.dcoweb.org/ Darke County Genealogy Society]
*'''Franklin County Genealogical &amp; Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 44309<br> Columbus, OH 43204-0309<br> Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohfcghs Franklin County Genealogical &amp; Historical Society]
*'''Genealogy by Computer Society'''<br>c/o ''Toledo-Lucas County Public Library'' <br> 325 Michigan St. <br> Toledo, Ohio 43604 <br> Website: [http://www.gcstoledo.org Genealogy by Computer Society]
*'''Genealogical Speakers Guild'''<br>P.O. Box 38314<br> Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-0314<br> Website: [http://www.genealogicalspeakersguild.org/ Genealogy Speakers Guild]
*'''Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 40234<br> Cleveland, OH 44140-0254<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohgcgs The Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society]
*'''Logan County Genealogical Society'''<br> 521 East Columbus Avenue<br> P.O. Box 36<br>Bellefontaine, OH 43311-0036<br>Phone: 937-593-7811 <br> Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlogan/soc.html Logan County Genealogical Society]
*'''Ohio Genealogical Society'''<br>713 S. Main ST.<br> Mansfield, OH 44907-1644<br> Phone: (419)756-7294<br> Website: [http://www.ogs.org Ohio Genealogical Society]
*'''Ohio Cemetery Preservation Society'''<br>P.O. Box 24810<br> Lyndhurst, OH 44124-0810<br> Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcps/ Ohio Cemetery Preservation Society]
*'''Toledo Area Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 352258 <br> Toledo, OH 43635-2258 <br> Website: [http://www.tagsohio.org/ Toledo Area Genealogical Society]


== Historical Societies  ==
*'''African American Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O.Box 201476<br>Cleveland, Ohio 44120<br>Website: [http://www.aagsclev.org/ AAGS]


*'''Ohio Historical Society'''<br>1982 Velma Ave.<br> Columbus, OH 43211<br> Phone: (614)297-2510<br>  Website: [http://www.ohiohistory.org/ Ohio Historical Society]
*'''Blair Society for Genealogical Research'''<br>726 Falling Oaks Dr.<br>Medina, OH 44256-2778<br>Website: [http://www.blairsociety.org Blair Society For Genealogical Research]
*'''Western Reserve Historical Society'''<br>10825 E. Boulevard<br> Cleveland, OH 44106<br> Phone: (216)721-5722<br> Website: [http://www.wrhs.org/ Western Reserve Historical Society]  


== Lineage Societies  ==
*'''East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society'''<br>ECCGS<br>P.O. Box 24182<br>Lyndhurst, OH 44124-0182<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcdrt/members/eccgs.html East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society]


A Lineage society is an organization whose [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership.htm members have shown proof of their descent] from a qualifying ancestor such as a colonist or soldier. There are early settlers, ethnic, religious, and war societies. [http://members.tripod.com/~Historic_Trust/society.htm ''The Hereditary Society Blue Book'']<ref> ''Hereditary Society Blue Book (1994''), edited by Robert R. Davenport ([[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|The Family History Library]][http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=619324&amp;disp=Hereditary+Society+blue+book%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 book], [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;titleno=619324&amp;disp=Hereditary+Society+blue+book FHL US/CAN Film 1697831 Item 4.] ISBN 0806313986, 9780806313986</ref> is the annual Who's Who or Social Register of Hereditary, Lineage, and Patriotic societies. It also contains information on lineage societies, including the insignia, the membership requirements, and the national address of each organization. Books, articles, and publications that can be very helpful in genealogical research are kept by these societies. The [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership_2.htm applications for membership] in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the Family History Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]"), for lists of microfilmed records, and publications. Hundreds of organizations are in the United States, here are some with Ohio ties:
*'''Darke County Genealogy Society'''<br>P.O. Box 908<br>Greenville, OH 45331<br>Website: [http://dcgs.dcoweb.org/ Darke County Genealogy Society]


*'''Franklin County Genealogical &amp; Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 44309<br>Columbus, OH 43204-0309<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohfcghs Franklin County Genealogical &amp; Historical Society]


*[http://www.daysknob.com/celticsociety.htm Celtic Society of Southeastern Ohio]
*'''Genealogy by Computer Society'''<br>c/o ''Toledo-Lucas County Public Library'' <br>325 Michigan St. <br>Toledo, Ohio 43604 <br>Website: [http://www.gcstoledo.org Genealogy by Computer Society]
*[http://www.colonialdames17c.net/ohio.html Colonial Dames]
 
*[http://www.ohiodar.org// Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)]
*'''Genealogical Speakers Guild'''<br>P.O. Box 38314<br>Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-0314<br>Website: [http://www.genealogicalspeakersguild.org/ Genealogy Speakers Guild]
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txcbduv/html/ancestorbios.html Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865]
 
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlake/societies/ffoneo.html First Families of Ohio] Ancestors from Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties
*'''Huron County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society'''<br> PO Box 923 <br>Norwalk, OH 44857-0923
*[http://www.gacl.org/ German-American Citizens League] is an umbrella association of 27 organizations in the Ohio Valley, with the common bond of interest in German-American heritage and culture.
 
*[http://www.themayflowersociety.com/ General Society of Mayflower Descendants]
*'''Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 40234<br>Cleveland, OH 44140-0254<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohgcgs The Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society]
*[http://www.founderspatriots.org/societies/oh.php Ohio Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America]
 
*[http://www.udata.com/users/hsbaker/ohio1812.htm Ohio Society of the War of 1812]
*'''Logan County Genealogical Society'''<br>521 East Columbus Avenue<br>P.O. Box 36<br>Bellefontaine, OH 43311-0036<br>Phone: 937-593-7811 <br>Website: [http://logangs.embarqspace.com/ Logan County Genealogical Society]
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohsd1812/ Ohio State Society Of The National Society United States Daughters of 1812]
 
*[http://www.scottishamericansociety.org/ Scottish American Society]
*'''Ohio Genealogical Society'''<br>611 State Route 97 W [June 2010]<br>Bellville, OH 44813<br>Phone: 419-886-1903<br>Website: [http://www.ogs.org Ohio Genealogical Society]
*[http://www.sar.org/ohssar/ohssar.html Sons of the American Revolution]
 
*[http://www.ohiosuv.com/page2.htm Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Ohio] includes camp histories.
''FamilySearch Catalog''
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/590587 Ancestor card file]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/708410 First families of Ohio]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2421610 Ohio obituary collection, 1970-2014]
 
 
*'''Ohio Cemetery Preservation Society'''<br>P.O. Box 24810<br>Lyndhurst, OH 44124-0810<br>Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcps/ Ohio Cemetery Preservation Society]
 
*'''Toledo Area Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 352258 <br>Toledo, OH 43635-2258 <br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~toags/
 
=== Historical Societies  ===
 
Almost every county in Ohio has a branch of the OGS that actively collects, preserves, and publishes local records. There are many other [[Ohio_Societies|societies]] in Ohio proactive in promoting research.
 
*[http://www.wrhs.org/research/Irish_American_Archives_Society_ Irish American Archives]
 
*'''Ohio Genealogical Society'''<br>611 State Route 97 W, Bellville, OH 44813 <br>Phone: (419) 886-1903<br>Internet: [http://www.ogs.org/ Ohio Genealogical Society]
 
*'''Ohio History Connection<br>'''Ohio History Center <br>800 E. 17th Ave.<br> Columbus, OH 43211 <br>Telephone: 800-686-6124 and 614-297-2300 <br>Internet: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-history-center Ohio History Center]  
*[https://ohiohistory.org/learn/archives-library Archives/Library] Section <br>Telephone: 614-297-2510<br>Fax: 614-297-2546<br>E-mail: [mailto:reference@ohiohistory.org reference@ohiohistory.org]
 
:*The Archives/Library primarily collects manuscript records of the state, including government, land, and military records.
:*Guides to collection<ref>Lentz, Andrea D., ed. ''A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society''. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1972. {{FSC|263912|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 A3ohs}} Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry.</ref><ref>Mettle, Suzanne Wolfe, et al., comps. ''Genealogical Researcher's Manual with Special References for Using the Ohio Historical Society Library''. Columbus, Ohio: Franklin County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1981. {{FSC|21855|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 D27g.}}</ref>
 
*'''Western Reserve Historical Society<br>'''10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106-1788 <br>Telephone: 216-721-5722. Fax: 216-721-0645 <br>Internet: [http://www.wrhs.org/ Western Reserve Historical Society]<br>A guide to the holdings:
 
:*Pike, Kermit J. ''A Guide to the Manuscripts and Archives of the Western Reserve Historical Society.'' Cleveland, Ohio: The Western Reserve Historical Society, 1972. {{FSC|94342|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 A3p.}}
:*Western Reserve Historical Society. History Library. ''Card Catalog to the Manuscripts Collection in the Library of the Western Reserve Historical Society.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. {{FSC|210248|item|disp=FS Library films 934566-69; 934617-18.}}


=== Family History Library Helps ===
=== Lineage Societies ===


*See the "Author/Title Search" of the [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|Family History Library Catalog]] for many sources published by the Ohio Genealogical Society. There are, for example, birth, marriage, death and cemetery records; censuses (state and federal); newspaper obituaries; probates; city directories; adoption records; county assessors’ books; indexes to scrapbooks; and church records.
A Lineage society is an organization whose [http://genealogy.about.com/od/lineage_societies/a/membership.htm members have shown proof of their descent] from a qualifying ancestor such as a colonist or soldier. There are early settlers, ethnic, religious, and war societies. ''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cahtgs/society.htm The Hereditary Society Blue Book]''<ref>''Hereditary Society Blue Book (1994''), edited by Robert R. Davenport {{FSC|619324|item|disp=FS Library film 1697831 Item 4}} ISBN 0806313986, 9780806313986</ref> is the annual Who's Who or Social Register of Hereditary, Lineage, and Patriotic societies. It also contains information on lineage societies, including the insignia, the membership requirements, and the national address of each organization. Books, articles, and publications that can be very helpful in genealogical research are kept by these societies. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]"), for lists of microfilmed records, and publications. Hundreds of organizations are in the United States, here are some with Ohio ties:


*For Ohio genealogical and historical societies which have records and services to help you with your research, see&nbsp;[[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Ohio Archives and Libraries]], [[Ohio Church Records|Ohio Church Records]], and&nbsp;[[Ohio Periodicals|Ohio Periodicals]]. Many counties also have local historical and genealogical societies. You can find local society addresses by using directories cited in the&nbsp;[[United States Societies|United States Societies]].
<br>


*See also the "[[Ohio Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for other organizations with family history sources.
*[http://www.nscda.org/site3/index2.php Colonial Dames]
*[http://www.ohiodar.org// Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)]
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txcbduv/html/ancestorbios.html Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865]
*[http://www.ogs.org/research/search_ogsffo.php First Families of Ohio]. Sponsored by the Ohio Genealogical Society to show lineage from an ancestor in Ohio prior to the end of 1820.
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlake/societies/ffoneo.html First Families of Ohio] (Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties only)
*[http://www.gacl.org/ German-American Citizens League] is an umbrella association of 27 organizations in the Ohio Valley, with the common bond of interest in German-American heritage and culture.
*[http://www.themayflowersociety.com/ General Society of Mayflower Descendants]
*[http://www.founderspatriots.org/societies/oh.php Ohio Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America]  
*[http://www.udata.com/users/hsbaker/ohio1812.htm Ohio Society of the War of 1812]  
*[http://www.ohiodaughters1812.org/ Ohio State Society Of The National Society United States Daughters of 1812]
*[http://www.scottishamericansociety.org/ Scottish American Society]
*[http://www.sar.org/ Sons of the American Revolution]
*[http://www.ohiosuv.com/page2.htm Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Ohio] includes camp histories.


*Some societies generate unpublished indexes of local records, genealogies, cemetery transcriptions and other records. Some may publish lists of members, yearbooks, ancestor lists, or surname indexes which may be listed in the&nbsp;Place Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] under:


[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&keyword=ohio+societies&prekeyword=ohio+societies OHIO - SOCIETIES]<br>
== References  ==


::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES <br>
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::*OHIO, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY
=== Websites===
*[http://geneasearch.com/societies/socmd.htm Geneasearch] has links to Maryland Genealogical and Historical Societies.
*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-OH-001.html D'Addezio's Society Hill] is a directory of historical societies in Ohio.
*[http://www.tagsohio.org/toledo.htm#ORGANIZATIONS Organizations of Interest] covering the areas of
::*[http://www.rbhayes.org/hayes/ Fulton County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society]
::*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohfulton/HistoricalSociety.html Fulton County Historical Society]
::*[http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/society/socgsmc.htm Genealogical Society of Monroe County]
::*[http://www.gcstoledo.org/ Genealogy by Computer Society]
::*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlccogs/ Lucas County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society]
::*[http://www.maumeevalleyheritagecorridor.org/ Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor]
::*[http://www.tagsohio.org/ Toledo Area Genealogical Society (TAGS)]


===References===
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Societies[edit | edit source]

There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See "Societies". Archives and Libraries are carefully contributed to and maintained by various Societies.

Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, which may be found on the Ohio Periodicals wiki page. Many counties have their own genealogical societies and they can be found on their county pages.

One important society in Ohio is the Ohio Genealogical Society (see the "Archives and Libraries" page). The Ohio Genealogical Society has a number of Chapters throughout the state. Many Chapters actively extract and index original records. OGS Chapters are independent societies; researchers should contact them for publications and other resources for their respective counties.

Genealogical Societies[edit | edit source]

  • African American Genealogical Society
    P.O.Box 201476
    Cleveland, Ohio 44120
    Website: AAGS
  • Huron County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
    PO Box 923
    Norwalk, OH 44857-0923
  • Ohio Genealogical Society
    611 State Route 97 W [June 2010]
    Bellville, OH 44813
    Phone: 419-886-1903
    Website: Ohio Genealogical Society

FamilySearch Catalog


Historical Societies[edit | edit source]

Almost every county in Ohio has a branch of the OGS that actively collects, preserves, and publishes local records. There are many other societies in Ohio proactive in promoting research.

  • The Archives/Library primarily collects manuscript records of the state, including government, land, and military records.
  • Guides to collection[1][2]
  • Western Reserve Historical Society
    10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106-1788
    Telephone: 216-721-5722. Fax: 216-721-0645
    Internet: Western Reserve Historical Society
    A guide to the holdings:
  • Pike, Kermit J. A Guide to the Manuscripts and Archives of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Cleveland, Ohio: The Western Reserve Historical Society, 1972. FS Catalog book 977.1 A3p.
  • Western Reserve Historical Society. History Library. Card Catalog to the Manuscripts Collection in the Library of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. FS Library films 934566-69; 934617-18.

Lineage Societies[edit | edit source]

A Lineage society is an organization whose members have shown proof of their descent from a qualifying ancestor such as a colonist or soldier. There are early settlers, ethnic, religious, and war societies. The Hereditary Society Blue Book[3] is the annual Who's Who or Social Register of Hereditary, Lineage, and Patriotic societies. It also contains information on lineage societies, including the insignia, the membership requirements, and the national address of each organization. Books, articles, and publications that can be very helpful in genealogical research are kept by these societies. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "Societies"), for lists of microfilmed records, and publications. Hundreds of organizations are in the United States, here are some with Ohio ties:



References[edit | edit source]

  1. Lentz, Andrea D., ed. A Guide to Manuscripts at the Ohio Historical Society. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1972. FS Catalog book 977.1 A3ohs Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry.
  2. Mettle, Suzanne Wolfe, et al., comps. Genealogical Researcher's Manual with Special References for Using the Ohio Historical Society Library. Columbus, Ohio: Franklin County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society, 1981. FS Catalog book 977.1 D27g.
  3. Hereditary Society Blue Book (1994), edited by Robert R. Davenport FS Library film 1697831 Item 4 ISBN 0806313986, 9780806313986