Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society
Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society

Welcome to FCGHS

The Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society Mission Statement

Build relationships, provide encouragement, and preserve the past.

The Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society Vision Statement

To become a leading community of family historians in the state of Ohio.

The Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society Positioning Statement

FCGHS uniquely provides local mentorship, knowledge, and enthusiasm to support the growth and achievements of Central Ohio family historians.



Operating Year: January - December 2026


2026 - 2027 BOARD
President: Darlene Ragland Ford
Vice President: Nettie Luvenia Ferguson
Treasurer: Bruce N. Ratekin
Secretary: Lisa Tope
Immediate Past President: Cecelia A. McFadden
Trustee - Term expires 2026: Gayle D. Wilson
Trustee - Term expires 2027: Melissa Waugh-Pannell
Trustee - Term expires 2028: Angela MH Smith
Standing Committee AAIG: Virginia Kay Peters
Standing Committee DNA: Vacant
Standing Committee Technology: Cecelia A. McFadden
 
Committee Chairpersons
African-American Group: Virginia Kay Peters
Calendar: Vacant
Co-Editor, Franklintonian: Adrienne M Stevens
Co-Editor, Franklintonian: Rickie Longfellow
DNA Interest Group: Vacant
Education/ Program: Cecelia A. McFadden
Library: Vacant
Lineage Group: Darlene Ragland Ford
Projects Committee: Bruce N. Ratekin
Publicity Chairperson: Vacant
Technology Interest Group: Cecelia A. McFadden