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Category Archives: Ohio
Treasures in a Random War of 1812 Pension File
Footnote.com recently released the first 1,400 images of the War of 1812 pension files, as part of its partnership with the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Archives. (You can read the full announcement here.) As promised, these images … Continue reading
Not All Ohioans Fought for the Union: Gen. Roswell Ripley, CSA
When you think of Civil War generals from Ohio, the names Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan often come to mind. Roswell S. Ripley also was a general, yet he is rarely (if ever) mentioned in Ohio classrooms. Why? It’s probably because … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, history, Military, Ohio
Tagged Charleston, Civil War, CSA, Ripley, sesquicentennial
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Proposed Funding Slash for Ohio’s Public Libraries
In a situation that is, sadly, not unique to Ohio, the proposed state budget contains a slash to funding for public libraries. On page B-8 of “The Jobs Budget: Transforming Ohio for Growth” Book One: The Budget Book is this … Continue reading
OGS Conference – Register Now and Save
The Ohio Genealogical Society’s 2011 annual conference is fast approaching: 31 March – 2 April in Columbus. Also fast approaching is the deadline to get the early discount — Monday, 14 March. Registration costs if you send in your registration … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences and meetings, Events, Genealogy, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society
Tagged conferences, Genealogy, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society
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Celebrate Ohio Statehood Day with These Resources
Today is Ohio Statehood Day. Happy 208th Birthday, Ohio! (You don’t look a day over 207!) What better way to celebrate than by checking out some great resources for Ohio research. Here are some of my favorites, including some that … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, history, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society, Ohio Historical Society, websites
Tagged Genealogy, history, Ohio, resources, statehood day
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Eber Johnson, 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery
Today, 25 July 2010, is the 145th anniversary of the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery mustering out at Knoxville, Tennessee. In Company D was my ancestor Eber Johnson. Eber was born in 1823 in Morgan County, Ohio to John and Eunice … Continue reading
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More hours at the Ohio Historical Society
The Ohio Historical Society has just announced that the Historical Center and the Archives/Library will be open more hours! Beginning July 1, the hours will be: Thursdays 10am – 7pm Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 5pm This is fantastic news, … Continue reading
Posted in libraries, Ohio, Ohio Historical Society, records access
Tagged Ohio Historical Society
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Revised edition of Ohio Towns and Townships
According to Tom Neel, Library Director at the Ohio Genealogical Society, OGS will be printing a revised edition of Ohio Towns and Townships to 1900: A Location Guide. OGS would like to hear from anyone with additions and corrections for … Continue reading
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Tagged Genealogy, Ohio, Ohio Genealogical Society, reference books
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OhioCivilWar150.org
The Ohio Historical Society has just launched a new website to raise awareness of Ohio’s role in the Civil War: OhioCivilWar150.org. The site features: Digital collections, such as Ohio regimental battle flags A timeline of Civil War events News about … Continue reading
Save Ohio’s Public Libraries
Governor Ted Strickland’s proposed state budget includes a nearly 50% cut in the state’s Public Library Fund. This will be devastating to all public libraries, especially to the approximately two-thirds of public libraries that don’t receive local funding. In such … Continue reading