Tag: Drew Smith

  • Breakthrough Methods: What I Learned at OGS Conference Day 3

    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 approach my family research. The “Light Up Your Genealogy” conference theme couldn’t have been more appropriate – each presentation illuminated different aspects…

  • Breaking Through: 5 More Fantastic Genealogy Sessions

    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, a growing to-do list, and that familiar genealogy conference feeling—equal parts overwhelmed and inspired. Here’s my recap of today’s enlightening journey through…

  • Breaking Through: Innovative Genealogy at OGS 2025

    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 to share knowledge, breakthroughs, and of course, tales of brick walls conquered! Morning Keynote: Judy G. Russell Lights the Way The day…