Welcome to the MCC-OGS Website!
The Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society website is designed to allow our members to engage with each other as they trace their ancestors, find information to enter in their family trees (RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, FamilySearch.org, Ancestry etc.), and discover their family histories. We want to make this site a dynamic experience where members can share with and learn from one another. Here are just a few ways to engage on this site today:
Not a Member - Join Now with Online Join!
We invite you to join the Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
To Join Online:
Use our convenient Online Join. With Online Join, you can enter your membership information (name, address, email, etc.) on our secure website. When you finish entering your membership information, you have three options for paying:
Option 1: Pay with a credit card
Option 2: Pay with a PayPal or Stripe account.
Option 3: Print out the invoice (Market Order) and mail the form along with a check.
Click ONLINE JOIN in the top navigation bar.
If you need any assistance, please watch our YouTube video, which provides step-by-step instructions and a demonstration of how to join as a new member.
To Join by Mail: If you prefer, you may join by printing the latest Membership Application form.
Please fill out the form and mail it, along with your check, to the Chapter's P.O. Box address listed on the form.
Membership Benefits
- Educational monthly meetings, annual picnic, holiday party and fieldtrips.
- Subscription to the monthly Family Tree Newsletter including access to archived issues.
- Access to the Society's Members Only Section of the Website.
- Participation in the Surname Exchange List.
- Inclusion on the Society's Membership Email List.
- Discount on registration to the Society's Annual Seminar
MCC-OGS Monthly Meetings
Genealogy Road Trip: It's All About The Prep Work with Susan Mueller
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
Our speaker, Susan Mueller, has often quoted Alex Haley, author of the 1976 book, Roots: “In all of us there is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage--to know who we are and where we came from. Without this enriching knowledge, there is a hollow yearning.”
To embark upon your personal genealogy research trip, Susan will present tips and information to make your research successful. How to develop your research plan, what to know before you go, and what to do after you get there are just a few of the topics Susan will cover in this very informative presentation.
Contact publicity@mcc-ogs.org for Zoom link.
Monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors both in-person and on Zoom.
Genealogy Panel Discussion with Questions & Answers
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
The Montgomery County Chapter OGS has the honor of hosting a genealogy panel discussion, along with a question-and-answer session, on June 13 at the normally scheduled meeting time. The panel discussion will feature experienced genealogists sharing short stories about their own genealogical paths, discussing strategies on researching, organizing, and publishing family histories, and covering topics such as DNA analysis and breaking through “brick walls.”
Come prepared to not only ask questions about your own roadblocks, but to find out more on topics such as:
- Self-Publishing: Tips on organizing research, choosing narratives, and publishing family histories
- AI and Technology: Using AI as an assistant to analyze DNA, interpret records, and accelerate your research
- Engagement Strategies: Methods for getting family members interested in genealogy
- Specialized Research: Focus areas like military research, genealogy across the seas, lineage society applications
Join Panel Moderator, Garry Knight, and our panelists at 1:30 p.m. for a lively discussion about genealogy!
Contact publicity@mcc-ogs.org for Zoom link.
Monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter OGS are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors both in-person and on Zoom.
America at 250: Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestors with Scott Norrick
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
2026 marks the 250-year anniversary of America’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the time of America’s independence, the population of the American colonies was about 2.5 million. While 1776 is a pivotal year, the war for independence (the Revolutionary War) was fought from 1775-1783. About 200 thousand Americans served in the Patriots’ cause in some capacity. This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It is an exciting time to jump in and learn as much as you can about your revolutionary ancestors!
Contact publicity@mcc-ogs.org for Zoom link.
Monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter OGS are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors both in-person and n Zoom.
Save It! Backing Up and Organizing Photos, Digital Files, and Paper Piles with Ladonna Garner, M.A.
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
Discover how to properly backup your computer, digital documents and photos, and other tips to organize your growing array of digital and paper sources to maximize your genealogy research.
Contact publicity@mcc-org.org for Zoom link.
Monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter OGS are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors both in-person and on Zoom.
Gretna Greens: America's Elopement Hot Spots with Sylvia Tracy Doolos
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
Across North America, couples found creative ways to marry outside community control. Join our speaker, Sylvia Tracy Doolos, and explore America’s Gretna Greens, places where elopements flourished, and records were generated in unlikely places.
Contact publicity@mcc-ogs.org for Zoom link.
Monthly meetings of the Montgomery County Chapter OGS are free and open to the public. We welcome visitors both in-person and on Zoom.