Ohio Chapter Palatines to America German Genealogy Society

Ohio Chapter Palatines to America German Genealogy Society

New Membership Benefit

Ohio Chapter MEMBERS ONLY

A NEW membership benefit is available only to members who join or renew their membership in the Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America for 2023-2025. Send a digital summary of your German Genealogy research to ckfsmail@gmail.com. A review of your research will be made and you will receive a FREE listing of areas where you may have missed opportunities to find additional information on your family in Germany and North America. We are not offering to do your research but will be giving you hints on where you might find new information yourself. If you have just renewed or are a new member, please send proof of membership. I do not receive new members and renewals in real-time.

 

Ohio PALAM Board

with Kathyrn Schober 

 

The Ohio River is shown in the header of this website. Early settlers used it to populate the Northwest Territory. The river served as a way to transport their families and possessions, and a way to transport crops. Settlements along the banks included Marietta, Steubenville, and Cincinnati.

 

 

 

Ohio PalAm German Community Forum Series –

Free on ZOOM 

Sep 14, 2024, 10 a.m. Eastern DST to Noon EST ZOOM Only

How to Use the Hank Jones Collection to find immigrant information and town of origin. Also East and West Camp Cemeteries

The discussion will be led by Thomas Shannon, the town historian for Germantown, New York. He is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable on these topics.

This talk is free. Hope to see you online. To register, Email ckfsmail@gmail.com with the Subject Ohio PALAM GFS  We get so many emails; please be sure to use that specific title so that you can be sure to get registered and receive your ZOOM link. Send your questions when you register so we know what you are most interested in. Also when you sign in put your German families of interest in the chat. 

 

           Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America

   German Genealogy Society

    2024 Fall Seminar

   Saturday, October 19, 2024

         9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

   Virtual on Zoom

   Speakers

Ursula Krause – from Germany

& Jessica Taylor  – from San Diego

Ursula Krause

Ursula C. Krause is a German genealogist with a law degree. She began her professional genealogy career in 2009. Starting with her own company Rootseekers – Genealogical Research and More, and then serving as a senior genealogist with Ancestry Pro Genealogists, she founded My German Family (https://mygermanfamily.com) in 2023. Offering German genealogical research spanning the centuries, with a focus on 20th-century research, her work has been featured on television shows such as “Finding Your Roots,” “Who Do You Think You Are,” and “Every Family Has A Secret,” as well as in the award-winning documentary film “The Upside Down Book.”

 Two one hour sessions:

– Luther, Napoleon and the Kaiser – German History for Genealogists

Why is what happened in Augsburg on September 25, 1555, one of the most important historical events in

German history and of utmost importance to researchers? And why do we need to know about the French emperor Napoleon? Why does it make such a big difference if a birth took place in 1874 or 1876? Find out in this presentation why knowing the most important events in German history can be helpful for your research.

Moving, Moving, Moving!  Migration Patterns within Germany     Despite their reputation for being

rooted to their localities, Germans do have a history of migration within their own country, especially after the

onset of industrialization in the mid-19th century. In this presentation, we will explore the various patterns of

internal migration, and offer guidance on how to navigate these movements to aid in your search for ancestors.

Jessica Taylor Jessica is a certified leadership coach, small business consultant, and genealogy enthusiast.

Her love for genealogy took off when she and her mom uncovered her ancestor’s original Civil War records during a National Archives visit, sparking a deep dive into family roots and history. With over 20 years of experience in creating business growth and innovation, including leadership roles at Western Healthcare Alliance and Mayo Clinic Laboratories, she specializes     

 in helping leaders and businesses thrive. She has an MBA and is Board Certified in Healthcare Management by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

 Originally from Colorado, Jessica has been living in California for 15 years, has two rescue dogs, and brings a vibrant energy to her talks.

Two one hour sessions:

High-Tech Heritage: AI Tools for Genealogy   Discover how AI (Artificial Intelligence) can revolutionize your  

genealogy research! Join Jessica Taylor as she delves into the essentials of using AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creativity in uncovering your family history. Learn practical applications, ethical considerations, and gain insights into how AI can be your personal research assistant, transforming your genealogy journey. Two parts.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE–October 16, 2024

 

Any PalAm MEMBER: $50.00 EACH

NON-MEMBER: $65.00 EACH

 

REGISTRATION AFTER- October 16, 2024  

 

Any PalAm MEMBER: $65.00 EACH

NON-MEMBER: $75.00 EACH

 

Registration includes a 30 day availability to recordings of presentations on the Ohio

Chapter of Palatines to America private YouTube channel. This gives you the availability to watch again, or if you can’t be with us on the 19th you can watch at your leisure.

 A Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to paid registrants prior to the seminar. The

Zoom link is for the registrant only. It can not be used by others. Any Zoom questions

or problems please email:

Lori Poch at loripoch@yahoo.com

Register 

https://www.oh-palam.org/register.php

For offline registration and more information: Fall 2024 Flyer and Registration Form.

Questions? Please email Tom Fishbaugh at tfish@fishbaugh.com

 

 

 

 

About Oh Palam

The Ohio Chapter of Palatines To America (PAl-Am) is a regional German-American genealogical organization. It is part of The Palatines To America, a national German genealogical society of persons researching German-speaking ancestry, emphasizing European migration from the Germanic regions of Europe to North America (primarily the United States and Canada).

The Palatines To America German Genealogical Society was founded in 1975 with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The PALAM National Library Collection is now housed in the Columbus Metropolitan Library on 96 S Grant Ave. in Columbus, Ohio 43215. To contact the Ohio Chapter, click the link here to our contact form (preferred method) or write to PO Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085.

Ohio Chapter Officers & Committee Members CLICK HERE.

Read the history of the Ohio Chapter PalAm  CLICK HERE

Check out our National Organization CLICK HERE

Join Palatines to America Ohio Chapter

  • Learn from experienced researchers at our free workshops.

    Walldorf, B-W
    Walldorf, B-W
  • Participate in the German Community Forum Series (Free)
  • Attend German research seminars in the Spring and Fall (Special Rates for all PALAM members)
  • 2023-2025 Review of Digital Summary of your German Research (Free for all Ohio members only) 
  • Read our quarterly newsletter – Palatine Heritage
  • Buy Ohio Chapter German genealogy publications and merchandise.
  • Access our Members Only Section

         our Mission = Advance Knowledge

  1. To further interest and study German-speaking immigration in Ohio.
  2. Encourage members to further their research of their family’s history in Ohio, the US, and German-speaking areas.
  3. Promote information about the life, times, and social life of German-speaking emigrants and their descendants.

The Palatines to America’s collection of genealogy books is housed in the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Please check with the library to confirm these times.
Hours: Mon-Thur: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

CML Columbus Ohio Public Library home of the PALAM German Genealogy Collection