Portage County Chapter
of the Ohio Genealogical Society
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Promoting and stimulating knowledge and interest in the study of genealogy
Chapter News
PCCOGS Now Has
A Facebook Page!
Go to www.facebook.com/Portage-County-Ohio-Genealogy-Society or simply login to Facebook & search for Portage County Ohio Genealogy Society. Be sure to "Like" us, "Follow" us, and invite your friends to do so as well. Watch for future posts highlighting our website and various genealogy topics. Not only will this feature our website but it will generate interest in our chapter & what we do and have to offer. As we say, "Everyone is welcome from beginner to expert genealogist."
Newest First Settler Honored
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Portage County Chapter of OGS gathered at the Over Easy at the Depot restaurant in Kent to honor the newest member of the First Settlers' of Portage County, Mike Cox. Seven members and one guest enjoyed a nice afternoon with Mike and his wife.
If you would like to ​​​join the rolls of proud members who honor their Portage County forebearers, please refer to the section on the Home page for more details.
New Interest in Genealogy
At our December, 2023 meeting, we learned that Matt Kelley, Portage County Auditor, has recently become interested in his family's history and wants to become a member of our chapter.
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In addition, we received a message from the mom of a couple of local Boy Scouts who are working on their Genealogy Badge. They love our website and found it very helpful with their requirements. They even gave a suggestion for an addition resource to link.
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Hudson Artifacts Shared
On May 6th, 2023, Elizabeth Siman, one of the 6th great-grand-daughters of Esquire David Hudson (1761-1836) did a presentation of her ancestor. A show and tell, guess-what-it-is program of artifacts from the estate followed. Shortly after the presentation, the artifacts will be donated to the City of Hudson to be displayed in their City Hall.
