Guernsey County Genealogical Society

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Did your ancestor fight in the Civil War (or another 19th-century conflict)?
Uncover their story with my FREE guide to researching 19th-century military ancestors!

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06/09/2026

For those who like history, there are a couple of America 250 events coming up in neighboring Tuscarawas County.

Join us for our next Event: Homefront to Warfront, connecting two wartime events in Tuscarawas County! Held in conjunction with the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum.

June 19 & 20

Victory on the Homefront at the Dennison Depot
Step back into the 1940's when Dreamsville USA was the place to be! Experience the significance of the Homefront Hospitality such as the WWII Salvation Army Canteen, a Victory Garden Display, and Downtown Mural Walking Tours.

Troop Train Rides on June 20
Travel the same rails that once carried America's servicemen and women during World War II and discover the powerful story of the volunteers, families, and communities who supported them from the Homefront. Along the way, you'll enjoy historic storytelling, patriotic memories, and a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the greatest generation.

Enter Code: FLAG-DAY-2026 for a special Buy 3 get one Free deal!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1896522853909?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/08/2026

Putney Ridge, 1914 Rev. Romig - Driver-Methodist Minister. Note the dog in front of his feet and the man in back looks to be holding crutches.

06/01/2026

Jonathan Zane, Eastern Ohio Woodsman:

"It is evident that much of [Col. Ebeneezer] Zane's knowledge of the Ohio country was derived from his brother Jonathan, who it seems had traveled over a considerable portion of eastern Ohio. In 1785 General Parsons from Massachusetts, afterwards one of the judges of the territory north of the Ohio, while on an inspection tour in the interests of the then proposed Ohio Company, made a trip up the Muskingum River. At the "Saltlick," Duncan's Falls, ten miles below the mouth of the Licking, he met and conversed with Jonathan Zane about the Ohio Country; Zane was there making salt. Dr. Cutler himself was advised by Col. Zane to make his proposed settlement on the Muskingum north of the Licking.

When [Col.] William Crawford led his expedition against the Sandusky Indians, Jonathan Zane served in the capacity of scout and guide. He was invited to a council before the battle and because of his superior knowledge of Indian prowess and tactics he advised a retreat. His advice was not acted upon and the result was fatal to the pioneer army.

No better man than Ebenezer Zane could have been found cut a road through Ohio. His influence in the new settlement, wealth and his general knowledge of the country made him: logical man to assume the responsibility. His brother Jonathan was his right hand man in everything he did, and this was a great aid to him in all of his undertakings."

-Clement L. Martzolff, Zane's Trace

06/01/2026

Detail from Mathew Carey's The State of Ohio with part of Upper Canada (as it appeared in 1806.)

Improved and enlarged from Carey's American Pocket Atlas published 1814.