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The Healing Army: My Grandfather’s Service at America’s Largest WWII Hospital
When I think about institutions that shaped my family’s history, one stands out prominently: Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. This wasn’t just any medical facility—it was…
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Breakthrough Methods: What I Learned at OGS Conference Day 3
After two intensive days of genealogical immersion at the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference, I spent today absorbing knowledge from five remarkable sessions that have fundamentally changed how I’ll…
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Breaking Through: 5 More Fantastic Genealogy Sessions
The second full day of the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference filled my head with new ideas, resources, and strategies! Five information-packed sessions left me with pages of notes,…
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Breaking Through: Innovative Genealogy at OGS 2025
After yesterday’s productive workshop sessions, I arrived early this morning eager to dive into the main conference program. The energy at OGS 2025 was palpable—hundreds of genealogists gathering…
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OGS Conference 2025: Workshop Day Adventures
Workshop day at a genealogy conference always feels different from the regular session days. The pace slows down, the learning deepens, and “aha!” moments happen more frequently. Today…
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Pre-Conference Planning: Making the Most of Your Genealogy Conference Experience
As I prepare for my 3.5-hour drive from Cincinnati to Sandusky for the Ohio Genealogical Society’s annual conference, I’m feeling that familiar mix of excitement and anticipation that…
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