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
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.
Mayflower Facts and “Silver Books”: First Five Generations of Mayflower Descendants with Beth Anderson
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
Beth Anderson, immediate past Governor of the “Society of Mayflower Descendants in the state of Ohio” will provide a brief history of the Mayflower Story as well as how to make use of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) website. Beth's presentation will include how to use the Mayflower “Silver Books” that are available at the Dayton Metro Library's main branch in the Genealogy section.
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.
A Closer Look at the 1850-1950 U.S. Census Records in Genealogy with Diane Henriks
Dayton Metro Library, Community Room 2-B, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 and via Zoom
Take a closer look at the 1850 to 1950 U.S. Census records as vital genealogy resources, while looking into details you may have missed, along with the benefits to and tips in using these records!
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.
Conferences & Seminars
Local Events
New Resources in Hamilton County Research / Researching Your Family in Warren County
Symmes Township Branch Library 11850 Enyart Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
“New Resources in Hamilton County, Ohio Research”
Presenter: Jeff Herbert
“Researching Your Family in Warren County, Ohio”
Presenter: Dana Palmer
Sponsored by Hamilton County and Warren County Genealogical Societies
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2026 Preble County History & Genealogy Fair
7693 Swartsel Rd. Eaton, OH 45320
Join the Preble County Historical Society for its annual Fall Gathering and History & Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 7693 Swartsel Rd., Eaton, OH 45320.
This annual event brings together local historians, genealogists, museums, historical societies, libraries, and community organizations to celebrate the rich history and heritage of Preble County and the surrounding region.
Organizations are invited to participate as exhibitors by hosting an informational table featuring publications, exhibits, research resources, educational materials, upcoming events, or other items of interest. It's an excellent opportunity to connect with individuals who share a passion for local history, genealogy, preservation, and lifelong learning.
View the website for more details