Mercer County Ohio Genealogical Society

10/07/2025

Join us for our next gathering Sunday October 12, 2025, at the recently restored Glass Cabin, located at 8630 Old Town Road. The cabin, which sits adjacent to a private residence, has been lovingly restored by Mary Meyer, Sam Schmitz, and friends to reflect the charm and authenticity of a Mercer County homestead between 1900 and the 1930s.

Parking: Please park only in front of the cabin.

Carpooling: If you’d like to ride together, meet at the Richardson-Bretz Building at 119 W. Fulton Street no later than 1:45 p.m.

Step back in time with us and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by history, community, and the spirit of preservation.

09/13/2025

09/08/2025

The Chapter of the Mercer County Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. The Meeting this month is intitled Unmentionables and is a fascinating look at ladies’ undergarments throughout history, from the 1800s to today. Member Luann Everett will be the presenter.

08/09/2025

Please join the Shelby County Genealogical Society for a very interesting and informative program presented by Kelli Jo Bergheimer Guests welcome.

04/27/2025

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet next Sunday May 4th at 2:00 o'clock p.m., at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. This month's speaker is Father David Hoying and he will share the compelling story of his two paternal great-great-great-grandfathers and their journey from Germany to Auglaize County. Through family history and local heritage, Father Hoying will explore the paths they took, the challenges they faced, and the legacy they left behind. In 2023, Father Hoying celebrated over 40 years as a priest. He is a well-known local historian and currently serves as the provincial archivist at St. Charles Seminary. Father Hoying makes his home at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio.

04/07/2025

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 o'clock at the Richardson Bretz building in Celina. Sam Schmitz will be the speaker this month, speaking on Research by Association and researching in Germany.

03/04/2025

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on Sunday March 9, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building in Celina. Caitlyn Clark, director of the Riley Museum in Celina will speak about Lewis and Clark!

02/12/2025

Hannah Wiest spoke recently to our Chapter about using the clothing in photos to help date them. It was very interesting to learn how styles changed over the decades.

02/03/2025

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, February 9, at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building. Hannah Wiest will speak on clothing styles and using those styles to date photographs. Attendees are welcome to bring photos for advice.

01/11/2025

Due to inclement weather, the meeting on Sunday January 12th has been cancelled.

01/09/2025

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, January 12th at 2:00 o'clock at the Richardson Bretz building in Celina. Sam Schmitz will be the speaker this month, speaking on Research by Association and researching in Germany.