Ohio Roots

Ohio Genealogical Society
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Ohio Roots

Ohio Roots is the official podcast of the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS). Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through Ohio’s rich genealogy, history, and abundant resources. Hosted by OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier, this podcast brings you insightful conversations with a diverse array of guests. From OGS members, OGS chapter leaders, and OGS staff, to renowned genealogists, historians, and influential figures within the genealogical community, each episode delves into fascinating topics and captivating stories. Grab your headphones or unmute your speaker, hit that play button, and join us on our enthralling journeys through Ohio’s Roots. Edited by Luc Poirier

  1. OCT 14

    Episode 31 - Fort Recovery Museum

    This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Kim Rammel, Site Manager of the Fort Recovery Museum and Christine Thompson an Archaeologist with Ball State University about the history of Fort Recovery, St. Clair’s Defeat, recent discoveries, and their positive efforts working with Ohio’s indigenous peoples. Hard work well done and worth a listen.

    29 min

  2. SEP 30

    Episode 30 - OGS Archivist Jenna Kish Q&A

    On this special episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast, we present audio from a recent Q&A webinar with OGS Archivist Jenna Kish. She discusses the OGS archives and answers questions from webinar participants.

    40 min

  3. SEP 16

    Episode 29 - Curt Witcher

    Join us for the latest episode of the Ohio Roots podcast when we speak with Curt Witcher, the Manager of The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We discuss the library’s history and program offerings as well as their approach to assisting patron with their personal family history efforts. You won’t want to miss this one!

    35 min

  4. SEP 2

    Episode 28 - Carol Swinehart

    This episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Carol Swinehart of the Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America – German Genealogy Society and learn about Carol’s start in genealogy, the group’s history, efforts, programs and more. (26 minutes)

    24 min

  5. AUG 19

    Episode 27 - Allison Barnhart

    Celebrate the Ohio Roots podcast’s 1st Birthday by listening to our latest episode with author and family historian Allison Barnhart! She discusses her new book ”The Record Keeper: The Unfolding of a Family Secret in the Age of Genetic Genealogy” and how it has impacted her understanding of her own family history.

    29 min

  6. AUG 5

    Episode 26 - Shenley Puterbaugh

    This episode of the Ohio Roots podcast we speak with Shenley Puterbaugh of inspirefamilyhistory.com about how she became inspired to pursue family history and genealogy and techniques for how she inspires others to do the same

    28 min

  7. JUL 22

    Episode 25 - Sunda Peters

    Longtime OGS member and supporter Sunda Peters joins us on this episode of the OGS Ohio Roots podcast to discuss her decades-long history with the OGS, how she has supported and aided the OGS over the years, and why joining the OGS is important for anyone exploring their Ohio roots.

    25 min

  8. JUL 8

    Episode 24 - Marleen Applegate: 2024 OGS Fall Retreat

    The 2024 OGS Fall Retreat is coming up! On this episode of the Ohio Roots podcast we speak with OGS Conference Coordinator Marleen Applegate about what to expect at 2024’s OGS Fall Retreat being held in Dublin, Ohio in September.

    18 min
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Ohio Roots is the official podcast of the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS). Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through Ohio’s rich genealogy, history, and abundant resources. Hosted by OGS Executive Director Noel Poirier, this podcast brings you insightful conversations with a diverse array of guests. From OGS members, OGS chapter leaders, and OGS staff, to renowned genealogists, historians, and influential figures within the genealogical community, each episode delves into fascinating topics and captivating stories. Grab your headphones or unmute your speaker, hit that play button, and join us on our enthralling journeys through Ohio’s Roots. Edited by Luc Poirier

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  • Creator
    Ohio Genealogical Society
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Ohio Roots

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