Your may have seen someone selling a crest based on your family name, but in all likelihood, as Americans, we probably are not entitled to the crests. Let's make our own! Can you think of a motto for your family? What is emphasized in your family? What interests you? TEENS OR TWEENS - Register by calling 463-BOOK.

 

This is an introductory session to the popular genealogy websites Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. This class will have hands-on teaching using laptops and live demonstrations.  Reserve a spot by calling 463-BOOK.

 

Do you ever wonder what your grandparents were like? Did your family emigrate from another country and you would like to follow your roots?  Do you have family that served in the military?  Would you like to follow your African American heritage?  The Library now has 3 new databases where you can explore all these avenues of genealogy research.  Join us for this class on using the databases and learn how to explore your past.  Advanced registration is  not required.

 

Explore your heritage at your own pace using DML's online genealogy resources, including Ancestry, Dayton Daily News 1898-1922, and Fold3.  Bring your own laptop or use ours, a library staff member will be available to answer questions and guide research when needed.  Advanced registration is not required.

This program focuses primarily on using Fold3 to research family genealogy records, and also touches on other military records that can be helpful in genealogy research.  Reserve a spot by calling 463-BOOK.  

Your may have seen someone selling a crest based on your family name, but in all likelihood, as Americans, we probably are not entitled to the crests. Let's make our own! Can you think of a motto for your family? What is emphasized in your family? What interests you? TEENS OR TWEENS - Register by calling 463-BOOK.

 

Before the Great Migration north, before the Emancipation Proclamation, and before the Civil War there were alreay established populations of African Ohioans. Find out more about these communities from which some local resident descend. Advanced registration is not required.

Your may have seen someone selling a crest based on your family name, but in all likelihood, as Americans, we probably are not entitled to the crests. Let's make our own! Can you think of a motto for your family? What is emphasized in your family? What interests you? TEENS OR TWEENS - Register by calling 463-BOOK.

 

Featuring Roger Minert, Ph.D., A.G., Prof. em.

Topics: Church Records in Germany, Surname Changes, in Northwestern Germany, A Day in the Life of your German Ancestor, Marriage and Courtship in Germany 1500 to 1800.

 

Registration is required by February 26, 2020.

For Seminar Flyer:  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

Explore your heritage at your own pace using DML's online genealogy resources, including Ancestry, Dayton Daily News 1898-1922, and Fold3.  Bring your own laptop or use ours, a library staff member will be available to answer questions and guide research when needed.  Advanced registration is not required.

Your may have seen someone selling a crest based on your family name, but in all likelihood, as Americans, we probably are not entitled to the crests. Let's make our own! Can you think of a motto for your family? What is emphasized in your family? What interests you? TEENS OR TWEENS - Register by calling 463-BOOK.

 

Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society, Chapter OGS announces it's 25th Annual Workshop.

Speakers include: 

Jean Halls Muetzel: 

​For more information, visit their website:  https://www.mchgs.org/ or email Wendy at mchgsohio@gmail.com.

This is an introductory session to the popular genealogy websites Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. This class will have hands-on teaching using laptops and live demonstrations.  Reserve a spot by calling 463-BOOK.

 

Unlocking the Pieces - A good puzzle keeps your interest while you are always looking for the next piece. As we continue the search for elusive ancestors, we are also looking for another piece of that puzzle. The speakers selected for 2020 are all dedicated to helping you find that missing piece.

 

Early Bird Registration is now open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For information about the conference or to register click here