Category: OGS2026
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Five Strong Sessions Closed Out OGS 2026
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Day 3 of the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference closed out OGS 2026 with five strong sessions. Kate Penney Howard opened the morning with a fascinating confidence-man case study and a clear list of research considerations every genealogist should keep in mind. Maureen Brady delivered an outstanding session on analyzing research,…
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Five Remarkable Sessions and One Bold Decision at OGS 2026
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Day 2 of the Ohio Genealogical Society 2026 Conference packed in five sessions, a pedigree chart victory, and a long-overdue lunch with friends. Robert Cameron Weir opened the day with NotebookLM for genealogists, followed by Lisa Hollon’s standout session on building a research plan. An exhibit hall detour led to…
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The OGS 2026 Keynote, Four Sessions, and One Big Lesson
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Day 1 of OGS 2026 is in the books. Sandra Rumble’s keynote opened the conference with a message I cannot unsee: most of us are telling ancestor stories with too few sources. Four sessions followed, covering ChatGPT for genealogy, beginning AI tools, methodology timelines, and digital research tools. Some sessions…
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OGS 2026 Workshop Day: A Powerful Reminder to Think First
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The Ohio Genealogical Society 2026 Conference opened today at the Sharonville Convention Center, and I am already glad I planned ahead. OGS 2026 is my only in-person conference of the year, so I prepared the way any methodical genealogist would: with a spreadsheet, a stack of cross-references, and comfortable shoes.…