Ohio Roots

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.

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.

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)

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. 

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.

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.

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!

This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Carol Swinehart of the Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America – German Genealogy Society and learn about Carol’s start in genealogy, the group’s history, efforts, programs and more.

Celebrate the Ohio Roots podcast's 1st Birthday by listening to our latest episode with author and family historian Allison Barnhart! She discusses her new book "The Record Keeper: The Unfolding of a Family Secret in the Age of Genetic Genealogy" and how it has impacted her understanding of her own family history.

This episode of the Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Shenley Puterbaugh of inspirefamilyhistory.com about how she became inspired to pursue family history and genealogy and techniques for how she inspires others to do the same.

Longtime OGS member and supporter Sunda Peters joins us on this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast to discuss her decades-long history with the OGS, how she has supported and aided the OGS over the years, and why joining the OGS is important for anyone exploring their Ohio roots.

The 2024 OGS Fall Retreat is coming up! On this episode of the Ohio Roots podcast we speak with OGS Conference Coordinator Marleen Applegate about what to expect at 2024’s OGS Fall Retreat being held in Dublin, Ohio in September.

Join us on the latest episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast as we discuss with Kevin Borland of Borland Genetics how they go about recreating the DNA of ancestors and how that information can be used to aid in genealogical research. It's a fascinating topic!

This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcasts features Dr. Timothy G. Anderson, a historical geographer with research interests in the historical settlement geography of Ohio during the early National period and a long-standing interest in the cultural landscapes associated with Germanic Diasporas.

This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast Executive Director and host Noel Poirier speaks with Bonnie Wade-Mucia, Director of the Mayflower Families Silver Books Project at the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD). 

Jay Stoneman is the twenty-something President of the Carroll County Chapter of OGS and we discuss how he became interested in genealogy, the activities of the Carroll County Chapter, reaching out to younger audiences, mentoring, and more.

We speak with Marge Stefanski of the Toledo Polish Genealogical Society (TPGS) on the this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast. We discuss the Polish history and neighborhoods of Toledo, the activities of the TPGS, and researching Polish ancestors.

This episode OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier speaks with LegacyTree genealogist Kristin Wenger about the unique challenges and opportunities presented in researching Ohio Moravian ancestors and Moravian ancestry in general.

Ohio Roots speaks with Erin Harris, webmaster for the Montgomery County Chapter of OGS, in our latest episode. We discuss how the chapter has embraced technology, the importance of a website, Erin's own genealogical explorations, and much more! (29 minutes)

Join us for the latest episode of the Ohio Roots podcast where we speak with the National Genealogy Society’s AI Program Director, Steve Little. Steve discusses the use of artificial intelligence in conducting genealogical research and where that technology is taking genealogy in the future. You don’t want to miss this discussion!