Ohio Roots

Episode 48 - Steve Lake

On this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Steve Lake about how his interest in the 1782 massacre at Gnadenhutten, Ohio was sparked while researching his own ancestor's involvement. It led to the creation of Wikitree project to document the men who took part in the massacre. We discuss the project, its status, and the what it means to those with ancestors who may have been involved.

Episode 47 - Brian Rhinehart

We spoke to Brian Rhinehart of CivilWarRecords.com while attending the 2025 OGS Conference and he shared with us how he got his start in genealogy, the interesting things he discovers in the course of his research, and how he helps people learn more about their American Civil War ancestors. 

Episode 46 - Jen Narramore

Join us for this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast as we speak with Jen Narramore, meteorologist and host of the podcast Tornado Talk, about the Virtual Tornado Memorial Project and how your family’s history could aid them in documenting historical tornados and their impacts. 

Episode 45 - Maureen Brady and Michael John Neill

It’s OGS Conference week as a treat we have a special DOUBLE episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast! Join us as we discuss genealogy and the conference with presenters Maureen Brady and Michael John Neill. Discover their starts in genealogy and what they have planned for us at the conference.

Episode 44 - Aimee Rose-Haynes

We speak with Aimee Rose-Haynes, genealogist and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, about her start in genealogy, DNA analysis, and what she will present at the 2025 OGS Conference this year.

Episode 43 - Daniel Horowitz

You don't want to miss this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast! We speak with Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage about what inspired his interest in genealogy and what he has planned for us at the upcoming 2025 OGS Conference. 

Episode 42 - Michael Strauss

Join us as we speak with genealogist and military historian Michael Strauss on the latest episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast. Michael shares with us what he has planned for his presentations at the 2025 OGS Conference and much more. 

Episode 41 - Denyse Allen

Join us for a discussion with 2025 OGS Conference presenter and genealogist Denyse Allen. Denise shares with us how she got her start in genealogy, previews her presentations for the conference and much more!

Episode 40 - Kate Penney Howard

Continuing our discussions with 2025 OGS Conference presenters this week with a conversation with genealogist Kate Penney Howard. We discuss her own start in genealogy and what she’ll be presenting at the conference.

Episode 39 - Judy Russell

This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast is an interview with the 2025 OGS Conference keynote speaker Judy Russell. Don't miss this conversation with "The Legal Genealogist" about her own start in genealogy and the challenges of researching courthouse records. 

Episode 38 - Kelli Jo Bergheimer

Our preview of the 2025 OGS Conference continues on the OGS Ohio Roots podcast. This episode we hear from presenter Kelli Jo Bergheimer about where her interest in genealogy came from and the presentations she will be giving at the 2025 OGS Conference.

Episode 37 - Jim Beidler

Over the next several episodes of the Ohio Roots podcast we preview the 2025 OGS Conference with conversations with this year's speakers. First up in this series of episodes is our Jim Beidler, a longtime attendee and presenter, about what he has planned for the 2025 conference. 

Episode 36 - Krista Horrocks

On this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with the Ohio History Connection's Cemetery Preservationist Krista Horrocks about the importance of cemeteries in genealogical research, their care and support, and more.

Episode 35 – The Ohio Genealogical Society with Lili McCutchan

We spoke with Lili McCutchan of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Lili is the Vice President of Development for the OGS Board of Trustees and Chairperson of the OGS Technology Committee. We talked about the Ohio Genealogical Society, what we do, where we’re headed, what we need to be successful, and more.

Episode 34 - The 2025 OGS Conference Preview

We speak with the co-chairs of the 2025 OGS Conference, Cheryl Abernathy and Becky Plank, about the theme of the 2025 conference, what speakers and programs attendees can expect, and information on how to register. Don’t miss this if you are planning to attend next year’s OGS Conference.

Episode 33 - The Ohio Local History Alliance

Ohio Roots speak with Betsy Hedler, Executive Secretary of the Ohio Local History Alliance (OLHA), about the history of the OLHA, how it promotes local history throughout the state of Ohio, the programs and benefits it offers its members, and how your organization can join hundreds of others with similar missions. You can learn more about the OLHA at their website: https://ohiolha.org/ (28 minutes)

Episode 32 - Historic Zoar Village

For this episode of the Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Tammi Shrum, Historic Sites Director for Historic Zoar Village and Fort Laurens Museum, about Historic Zoar Village. Tammi shares the history of the site, the museum’s history and programs, how genealogy is an important part of that history, and the genealogical resources available there. 

Episode 31 - Fort Recovery Museum

This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Kim Rammel, Site Manager of the Fort Recovery Museum and Christine Thompson an Archaeologist with Ball State University about the history of Fort Recovery, St. Clair's Defeat, recent discoveries, and their positive efforts working with Ohio's indigenous peoples. Hard work well done and worth a listen.

Episode 30 - OGS Archivist Jenna Kish Q&A

On this special episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast, we present audio from a recent Q&A webinar with OGS Archivist Jenna Kish. She discusses the OGS archives and answers questions from webinar participants.

Episode 29 - Curt Witcher

Join us for the latest episode of the Ohio Roots podcast when we speak with Curt Witcher, the Manager of The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We discuss the library’s history and program offerings as well as their approach to assisting patron with their personal family history efforts. You won’t want to miss this one!