Genealogist, author, and CCOGS Lineage Societies Chair Linda Collins reflects on research, storytelling, forensic genealogy, and the growing role of AI in family history. Image generated by Copilot and Canva. Many genealogists are curious about artificial intelligence, but aren't quite sure where it fits into their research. Can AI help solve long-standing brick walls? Is … Continue reading From Family Trees to Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Linda Collins
The Search for Seccaium
Seccaium Marker Located on Rte 19 between Galion & Bucyrus Ohio near Parcher Rd. Photo Credit: Member, Linda Collins Long before Seccaium Park attracted crowds to Crawford County in the early 1900s, stories of an older Seccaium—a trading village said to have thrived along the Olentangy River—captured the imagination of the Honorable E.B. Finley. In … Continue reading The Search for Seccaium
25 Civil War Resources for Crawford County Ohio Ancestor Researchers
Explore Civil War service records, pension files, regimental histories, and local archives to uncover your ancestor’s military past—especially for Crawford County, Ohio researchers.
Unlocking Hidden Clues at the Recorder’s Office
by Kimberly WEAVER Teeple Tucked away in the Crawford County Recorder’s Office lies a genealogical secret: property records! At our June 2025 meeting, Crawford County Recorder Bonnie Cotton revealed how to find and use these records in your genealogies. From deeds and mortgages dating back to the 1830s to searchable digital records from 1993 onward, … Continue reading Unlocking Hidden Clues at the Recorder’s Office
FamilySearch.org’s Research Wiki is the Number One GoTo Tool for Genealogists
This helpful information is available by searching on Crawford County Ohio USA on Family Search's Research Wiki. This wiki is my first stop in researching any genealogical project, especially for the United States.
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