Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society
Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society
Welcome to the Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society !
Our earnest volunteers have worked hard to bring to our audience organized genealogical information, most of it about Franklin County, Ohio.
 
Realizing that all of us have found clues in unexpected places, don’t leave a click unclicked in our left margin offerings.
 
Members of FCGHS have access to ALL information on our website while non-members limp along; wondering what might lie behind the magic door that could be the answer to their genealogical problems.
Limp no more!
 
Become a Member of FCGHS for only $20 and who knows what you will find: ancestors, indexes, records, friends, opportunities and appreciation.
 
RESEARCH HELP !
 
Our society will also provide research services for a fee. $25.00 for members, $35.00 non-member. Minimum of one hour research time, payable in advance. Other charges may apply such as copying, faxing, microfilm rental etc. Before research can be started, you will need to complete a research form. Click on the "link" if you have questions concerning your research contact FCGHS at (614) 849-1239 or e-mail
TFCGHS@gmail.com.                    Research Request Form
 
HELP WANTED
 
DNA Special Interest Group Leader
 

Genetic ancestry testing, or genetic genealogy, is a way for people interested in family history (genealogy) to go beyond what they can learn from relatives or from historical documentation. Examination of DNA variations can provide clues about where a person's ancestors might have come from and about relationships between families.

Contact us at

(614) 849-1239

or e-mail

TFCGHS@gmail.com

If You can HELP


 

Family History Day 2024

Featuring
Chief Glenna Wallace
of the
Eastern Shawnee Tribes
 
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S. Grant Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43215
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Library
 
History & Genealogy Day
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:30 – 4:30 pm
 
Columbus Metropolitan Library presents a full day of FREE genealogy and history activities in the Reading Room at Main Library. Complimentary boxed lunch included with pre-reservation.  Complimentary boxed lunch included
 
9:30 AM - Check in and seating 
10:00 AM - Chief Glenna J. Wallace,
Chief of the Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma
11:30 AM - Genealogy and Local History Roundtable
 
12:00 - Lunch Break (Pre-register by Nov. 1 for a free boxed lunch)
 
1:00 PM - Ohio Cemeteries for Genealogy Research with
Krista Horrocks, Ohio History Connection
2:45 PM - Using the Franklin County Recorder’s Public Record Search with Hanna Detwiler, Franklin County Recorder’s Officer
 
 
Seating is limited. Register and select a boxed lunch (if needed)
 
Complimentary lunch courtesy of Columbus Metropolitan Library's
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programming fund.



Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society
  Office Hours
     Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
or by Appointment

 

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted
Genetic ancestry testing, or genetic genealogy, is a way for people interested in family history (genealogy) to go beyond what they can learn from relatives or from historical documentation. Examination of DNA variations can provide clues about where a person's ancestors might have come from and about relationships between families.
 
The Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society is in need of a DNA Special Interest Group Leader.
 
Contact us at  (614) 849-1239 or e-mail TFCGHS@gmail.com if You can HELP

Facebook

Join us on Facebook!
The FCGHS has a Facebook group where we publicize events and discuss genealogy.
Find us by searching “Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society”
and request to join—an administrator will approve you
 
Here is a direct link:    Facebook


OBITUARY RESEARCH !

The Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society will search for a copy of an obituary/death notice in local newspapers for a cost of $5.00 per obituary.
 
The society will accept e-mail (TFCGHS@gmail.com) requests with the understanding obituaries will not be sent until payment is received.
 
Please remit payment, (check or money order), the name and death date of deceased to:
FCGHS,  96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4702.
 
Our society will also provide other research services. $25.00 for members, $35.00 non-member. Minimum of one hour research time, payable in advance.  Contact FCGHS at (614) 849-1239 or e-mail

 

The Pioneer Families of Franklin County

CLICK HERE to review the names of the original pioneers from Franklin County.
 
These men and women are known to arrive in Franklin County prior to December 31, 1830.  
 
The first column contains their last name, second column their first, third column is when they arrived in Franklin County.
 
If your ancestor(s) name is listed, you are eligible to join the FCGHS Pioneer Family Lineage Society.  Each year, FCGHS honors new applicants at a Lineage Society luncheon.  Newly accepted applicants will receive a Pioneer Family Lineage certificate, Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society Pin, and a Pioneer Lineage bar which attaches to the pin.
 
To apply to the Pioneer Family Lineage Society ( or any of the other 5 lineages) click on the words "Lineage Societies" found in the green section, upper left hand side of the home page and fill out the application.  If you have any questions, contact the Society office at (614) 849-1239 


Kroger Community Rewards Program & Re-Enrollment

Thank you for going "Kroger-ing"

 

Thank you to all the FCGHS members, family and friends who are participating in this fantastic program.  Remember the more supporters we have who shop at Kroger, the more free money the Society will earn.

 

It is not too late to help the Society earn free money.  To sign up... go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com    Enter your 12 digit Kroger card number and our organization number JA 546.  (Number has Changed 2018) (We are listed as Franklin Co. Genealogical and Hist. Soc.)  The Society will receive a percentage of the amount you spend.

 

It does not cost you anything or effect your fuel points.  This is a great opportunity for you to help the Society's yearly budget.   Our Society will receive a percentage of the amount you spend. 

 
This is a great opportunity for you to help the Society's yearly budget.
Can we TOP $500.00 this year !!!

Every year you need to re-enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program between April 1st - April 30th) No Sooner) To re-enroll go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. or Kroger.com and Sign in. Follow the instructions. Please take a few minutes to enroll or re-enroll in this worthy program - it really benefits our Society.

Thank you!


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