Revised JCOGS Meeting Schedule Like many of our OGS chapters, we’ve noticed a recent decline in attendance at our local meetings over the past few years. To ensure we’re using everyone’s time effectively, we’ll be transitioning to a bi-monthly meeting schedule, effective July of 2024. This change allows us to focus on topics… Read More »
This announcement came after giving notice to the Jackson County Bar Association, the Jackson County Genealogical Society and Jackson County Title Companies and Examiners and allowing the opportunity for the foregoing to provide comment. Beginning Dec. 13, neither probate filings nor marriage license applications will be accepted at the primary courthouse and will only be accepted… Read More »
It is a family reunion open to everyone in Jackson County as the Jackson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (JCOGS) is celebrating its 35th anniversary Saturday, June 13 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Lillian E. Jones Museum, 75 Broadway Street, in Jackson. “Join us to celebrate and bring any questions you might… Read More »
JACKSON— Genealogy resources are richer and fuller now at the Jackson City Library through a special donation by researcher Ruth Hayth of Wellston. “This adds to the family histories locally,” Hayth said. “I’ll do just about anything to add to these local family histories.” In 1996, when Hayth’s husband, Robert, died, she found herself clipping… Read More »
As we discussed earlier this year, our Lineage Societies were forming up and we are now making available the Lineage Application Rules and First Families Forms now. We will begin with the launch of the First Families of Jackson County (FFJC), then later this year we will launch, which we anticipate to be very popular… Read More »
Local man works with Jones Museum, JCOGS to find relatives All he wanted to do was buy horseshoes for his son at an auction in August, but Brad Zornes, of Jackson, ended up with three very old Bibles and a months-long genealogical quest involving some early Jackson County families. Complete success came April 13 when John… Read More »
Well, Christmas is quickly coming upon us and you may be looking for some ideas for Christmas gift’s for that special genealogist in your family or your genealogy friends, or maybe even yourself!. Don’t forget we have quite a few local publications to choose from, like our Jackson County Family History book (published in 1991).… Read More »
The Jackson City Library is pleased to announce the launch of their brand-new website on Thursday, Nov. 8. Library Director Laura Thorne has been working with OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) on creating a more user-friendly site. The site will contain more information for the patrons, including library policies, storytimes, computer classes, and stories… Read More »
The public is invited to attend a grave marker dedication ceremony this Saturday morning, October 6, at the Bundy-Paine Cemetery in Wellston to honor two Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried there. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will honor Jackson County Revolutionary War veterans George Leach and George Anthony, Sr. The project… Read More »
Genealogy, one of America’s favorite hobbies, takes center stage Oct. 11-13 at the Jackson City Library’s Potter Room in three special events brought to Jackson by researcher Helen Cott, who is presenting the fruits of her labors to the Jackson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (JCOGS) The high point of the research-focused weekend… Read More »
The August meeting of the JCOGS brought myself in front of the group to discuss the advantages of using today’s technology in our genealogy research. Many tech devices were discussed including the use of laptops, netbooks and now the rapid growing use of today’s smartphones and tablets. The presentation led into the use of digital phones and… Read More »
Well Spring is here and it is time to enjoy the growth in which the Spring brings. You can help the JCOGS grow by becoming active in the Kroger Community Rewards program. To begin helping our chapter by having a portion of your purchase at Krogers donated to the JCOGS check out their Community Rewards… Read More »
The 1886 Jackson County Chattel Tax assessment was extracted from the lists that appeared in the Jackson Journal newspaper. Keep in mind that this is a chattel tax list and is thus more comprehensive than just a land tax list. These lists are also important because there is no 1890 regular Federal census for Jackson county due to the… Read More »
Today’s monthly meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather in southeastern Ohio. There are no plans to reschedule this month’s meeting, so I hope to see some at next month’s meeting. Currently planned for the March meeting is Dale Exline who will be discussing Jackson County land tracts of the early 1800’s
Seth Michael joined us for our January meeting.