The Chapter meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month except for July and August when we meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month. We have a social hour at 1:30 and our programs begin at 2:00 p.m. We meet at the Medina County Public Library in Medina, OH. Because of the current economy and budget cuts at the library, please make sure you check for updates on meeting dates.

2012 Meeting Agenda

• Sunday – March 11 – "Straighten Up & File Right": Pat Morgan will help us meet the challenge of so many papers, so little room and trying to keep your sanity in the process.

• Sunday April 8 – NOTE: MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO EASTER

• Saturday, May 12 – NOTE: Change of location due to scheduling conflict "Ask the Genealogists" – Bring questions, research challenges, and your curiosity to present to a panel of experienced genealogist who are waiting to assist you in your family history research. Brunswick Library, Community room A - 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Social time 1:30 p.m.; Program and meeting at 2:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 9 – No Meeting Vacation month!

• Saturday, July 21 – NOTE: time and location change. "What's Black and White and Read all Over?" Margaret Cheney's program will focus on online newspaper resources but will also relate to the newspapers on microfilm that can be found in many libraries, including small towns. Newspapers are a treasure trove of information that often times reveal "the rest of the story" Buckeye Library; 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Social time 1:00 p.m.; Program and meeting at 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, August 11 – TBA

• Saturday, September 8 - "From Stoughton to Strongsville". Sandee LeMasters will describe her 40-year journey of genealogical and historical research as she witnessed American history come alive through the eyes of her Massachusetts and Ohio ancestors. She has transcribed 59 letters written between 1821 and 1853, researched the persons and events mentioned in those letters, and has now published her findings in a book called The Drake Letters from Stoughton to Strongsville.

• Sunday, October 14 – "Hyde and Seeking European Ancestors". Bob Hyde relates his researching adventures across the pond to the homelands of his ancestors.

• Sunday, November 11 – Willeane Schrock shares the experience and results of her personal family tree DNA study.

• Sunday, December – Annual Potluck Dinner. Induction of Lineage Society Applicants. Date and Location to be announced.

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PUBLICATIONS - A listing of our publications

New Publications

NEW!! We would like to announce the release of its latest publication: Cherished Memories: A Collection of Obituaries and Death Notices of Ancestors Buried in Liverpool Township Cemeteries 1871-1985. This publication is issued in conjunction with the Liverpool Township's Bicentennial Celebration which is being conducted throughout 2010. The publication replicates the actual obituaries and transcribes many of the death notices for burials in the nine cemeteries of Liverpool Township, Medina County. It is sorted by cemetery and contains over 1700 indexed names of burials in the time period of 1871 through 1985. Containing 650 pages it is available via a CD versus paper publication. Primary research was conducted by Chapter member Ann Stroth, who spent hundreds of hours reviewing microfilm at the Medina Library as well as visiting each of the cemeteries. The purpose of the publication is to assist people researching their family members or early Liverpool residents buried in Liverpool cemeteries. The obituaries often reveal the life styles, trials and tribulations of early life in Medina county. The CD is available for $15.00 + $3.00 shipping and handling for non-