Ohio Genealogical Society Chapters on OGS website

Don't forget to check the Ohio Genealogical Society's Chapter web pages for cemetery information that might help you locate a burial site of your ancestor.

Information on these sites is updated periodically and in most cases you can contact a chapter officer for further information on such topics as tombstone inscription publications, county libraries and museums, or available local researchers.

**Also, the O.G.S. Conference is coming up soon! Information regarding the conference is shown below:

http://www.ogs.org/conference2009/index.php

"2009 OGS Annual Conference"
"Finding Genealogical Gold in the Streams of History"

"2-5 April 2009, Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron
In 2009, The Conference committee is planning the usual roster of nationally known speakers. Download the full conference brochure and registration form here.
Plus, to celebrate our Anniversary we are planning some special events.
Thursday evening OGS will hold an anniversary banquet with a special speaker as well as other features.
In 2009 we are adding some new features:
A consultation room manned by professional genealogists will be available to assist attendees with their brick wall issues.
Friday evening we are revisiting an old tradition!Ask the Experts question and answer open forum.
Come Join Us!2009 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference713 S. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44907-1644419-756-7294; www.ogs.orgFor more information email conference2009@ogs.org. "

The Step Foundation

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=109135&catid=3Please click on the blog title for more information about a worthwhile Cuyahoga County Ohio cause:

WKYC - Channel 3 television station, aired a segment in their news program today about "The Step Foundation" which offers funeral and burial assistance to families who are enrolled with the Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (CCBMR/DD)."

"The STEP Foundation currently has greater needs than ever before. They now need to make their efforts more public and are asking for support. A fund-raiser on Saturday, March 14, will be one of several events at which the public can contribute."

Their story and contributions are truly inspirational and it is wonderful to learn that an organization such as this one exists in my own local community.

Map of Butcher Cemetery - North Lewisburg, Champaign County, Ohio

Above is a plat map for Butcher Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Champaign County, Ohio. It is always helpful to obtain the available deeds and maps for your cemetery of concern. The more information you know about it, the better you can discuss your concerns and preservation issues regarding it.