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Richland County Ohio Genealogical Society
A Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
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The Richland County Genealogical Society holds their meetings at the Ohio Genealogical Society (shown above). Meetings are open to the public and available on Zoom. Send your email address to [email protected] to receive the Zoom login for meetings. Physical address for meetings is 611 State Route 97 West, Bellville, OH 44813-8813.
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The December 13, 2025, meeting will be Christmas Potluck Get-Together Bring a dish to share! Meeting at 12:00 PM! To receive the zoom link, text your request to [email protected] at least two days in advance. |
Meetings Tentative meeting dates are Saturdays at 2 pm (EST):
December 13, 2025 - Christmas Potluck Get Together - (No Zoom for December meeting) Speakers and Topics will be announced later. |
Meet our Talented Officers!
President Ronny Echelberger - I am a long-time Richland County resident, born and raised in Washington Township. I acquired my knowledge of family history and research from my mother who was an avid genealogist when I was just a teen. After a career in the U.S. Army and work with the U.S. Forest Service, I returned to Richland County where I have developed a strong interest in genealogy and a passion for cemetery preservation. I have been involved with the Richland County Genealogical Society for three, maybe four years, but in that short time have developed a strong appreciation for the work of the organization, recognizing it as much value-added to the Richland County genealogical community. With a desire to contribute to the organization, I have accepted the challenge of being the organization’s President, considering it an honor, and a huge responsibility. As any genealogist will tell you, there is a great value in knowing one’s roots!
Secretary Kathleen Anderson - Kathleen Bishop Anderson has been interested in genealogy since the 1980s. She is a member of the RCGS along with OGS and a member of the DAR. She is the seventh generation of the Osbun line in Richland County Ohio. Many of her ancestors were pioneers of Richland County going back on her father's side.
She is a volunteer assisting with preservation of the Richland County Probate Court Records and a friendly visitor for the Courts guardianship program. She volunteers for the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Community food bank.
Kathleen is retired from Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice as the Executive Director. For 18 years she worked for the Ohio House of Representatives.
She is a traveler and is planning to visit her seventh continent, which is Southeast Asia. She has presented programs on her trips to Africa and Antarctica.
Secretary Kathleen Anderson - Kathleen Bishop Anderson has been interested in genealogy since the 1980s. She is a member of the RCGS along with OGS and a member of the DAR. She is the seventh generation of the Osbun line in Richland County Ohio. Many of her ancestors were pioneers of Richland County going back on her father's side.
She is a volunteer assisting with preservation of the Richland County Probate Court Records and a friendly visitor for the Courts guardianship program. She volunteers for the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Community food bank.
Kathleen is retired from Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice as the Executive Director. For 18 years she worked for the Ohio House of Representatives.
She is a traveler and is planning to visit her seventh continent, which is Southeast Asia. She has presented programs on her trips to Africa and Antarctica.
