Upcoming Events

March 20, 2025

Lineage Societies of the Ohio Genealogical Society (Part 1) by Margaret Cheney
6:00 PM at the Stark County Library (715 Market Avenue N.)

The Ohio Genealogical Society has 6 different lineage societies. Learn what they are about and how to qualify for them. This program will provide an overview of the Lineage Societies and help you determine which one you will be able to join. Margaret Cheney has been chair of First Families of Ohio Lineage Society for the last 12 years. She has conducted numerous workshops at the annual OGS conferences that have been well received. 

April 17, 2025

WWI Stark County’s Global Contribution to Patriotism by Mark Holland
6:00 PM at the Research Library/McKinley Museum (800 McKinley Monument Drive NW)

We will meet at the McKinley Museum to learn about Stark County during WWI. Europe had been at war for two years. By 1917 the United States being threatened with war finally succumbed to it on April 6, 1917. In this program, you meet many of the veterans who answered the call to defend our country. You will meet Nurse: Sylvia Riley, of Canton, Ohio who entered the service on October 28, 1918, and served at Camp Travis, Texas.  You will experience the contributions of Alliance, Canton, Massillon, and all of Stark County. Learn more about the beginnings of the American Red Cross and how it helped provide comfort to countless Stark County Citizens. The industries were converted to create fighting machines for the Allies’ victory. Find out how Gilliam Manufacturing took advantage of their talent of working leather and created a gas mask for the war effort.  Liberty Loans drive was in full swing to fund the Great War, becoming so successful they held a funeral and buried “It Can’t Be Done” on the sidewalk of the Stark County Courthouse. Finally, experience the life of a soldier leaving home, training to go overseas, actually going “Over There!” and coming home again, soldiers like Corporal Paul Muckley of Waynesburg, Ohio for whom this program is dedicated. 

May 15, 2025

Stark County First Families by Stephanie Houck

6:00 PM at Stark County Library (715 Market Avenue N.)

Stephanie will share with us her experience of becoming a member of the Stark County First Families.  What information is needed?  Where do you start?  Why would you want to be a member?  Many more questions will be answered.

June 19, 2025

Learn more about DNA by Gretchen Hull

Gretchen is a Biology teacher at Jackson High School. She is returning to share more about DNA and how it works for ancestors.

July 19, 2025

Picnic - Arrive at noon, eat at 1:00 PM
Evermore Community Church (formerly Hartville Mennonite Church), 1470 Smith Kramer Rd, Hartville, OH 44632)

After lunch, we will have a talk and tour of the church by Linda Rosenblum.

August 21, 2025

Genealogy Brick Wall: The Story of Lydia by David Huthmacher

Where is Lydia? Despite exhaustive research into cemetery records, family documents, and other surprise sources, Dave's third great-grandmother's resting place remains a mystery. Join Dave as he unravels the twists and turns of his genealogical puzzle—and maybe provide him with some new suggestions!

September 18, 2025

“Cemeteries in Genealogy Research” with Krista Horrocks 

Hunting for an ancestor’s gravestone can be an exciting adventure or a frustrating series of dead ends. When we find our ancestor’s gravestone, we are often in awe, as it can give important birth, death, and marriage dates. But just because that information is written in stone doesn’t mean it is always correct! Join Krista Horrocks, cemetery preservationist for the Ohio History Connection, on how cemeteries and gravestones can help, or hinder, your genealogical research.

October 16, 2025

TBA

November 20, 2025

Holiday Party at the LaPizzeria, 6:00 PM