04/27/2025
In 2025, the Morrow County Genealogical Society is celebrating its 48th year and the 37th year of the Society of First Families of Morrow County.
To obtain membership in First Families of Morrow County, you must prove a direct ancestor resided in Morrow County as of 1850. In our 37 years of existence, the members have proven 761 ancestors. This year, 5 new members added 8 previously unproven ancestors, making our total 769.
Congratulations to our 2025 members: #241 William H. Mills (4 proven ancestors), #242 Pamela Kay Oler Bellomy (18 proven ancestors), #243 Norma June Bowers Oler (18 proven ancestors), #244 Deborah Mae Craley McGowan (10 proven ancestors), and #245 Jonathan Artrip (11 proven ancestors). Also, congratulations to William Bradley Wood, member #199, who proved 4 additional ancestors.
The annual First Families luncheon was held at Trinity United Methodist Church on April 26th, with guest speaker Rev. John Rankin (as portrayed by Mark Bohland) telling about his life and efforts to eliminate slavery.
