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Location and registration info in the Winter R. & S. Newsletter.

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There is no simple explanation for how to being researching your veteran ancestor. It depends on what branch of service they served in, which conflict, the time frame, whether it was in regular or volunteer units and whether they were enlisted or served as an officer. Many veterans have pension records, but not all.

The Southern Ohio Genealogical Society is participating in two special events in May. The weekend of May 13 & 14 we will be at the Civil War Living History event just outside Highland at 12265 Antioch Road. There will be Blue/Grey Militias in Mock Battle, Infantry/Artillery Demonstrations, Blacksmith Demonstrations, Tea Party at 12:30 pm in […]

On Saturday May 20 we will be at the Hillsboro Library for Highland County History Day. The event will begin at 10:00, when the library opens, and conclude at 3:00, when the library closes. We are again co-sponsoring the special speaker, John Cooper as Abraham Lincoln. Schedule is as follows: 10:00 – Local Trivia, 11:00 […]

9:00 am to 1:00 pm – No reservations required, will need to follow research guidelines.

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Topic: Migration Routes

9:00 am to 1:00 pm – No reservations required, will need to follow research guidelines.

Topic: How to Write your Family History Planning to be virtual and in person

9:00 am to 1:00 pm – No reservations required, will need to follow research guidelines.