Memory Lane

Memory Lane is dedicated to preserving our history and more importantly our memories. Here our memories will be shared and safely stored for many generations to come. Please visit our Memory Lane Submission page if you would like to submit a photo or an article.

We consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of each other’s legacy. Please click on the pictures below to open a larger photo and see more information.

MercerOGS Website Award

The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that the chapter has recently been recognized for their website. On April 30, 2022, the chapter was awarded the Thomas A. Edison Website Award.

Horse and Buggy Tales - Echoes of the Past

Horse and Buggy Tales - Echoes of the Past By Bronsart H. Gilberg

Horse and Buggy Tales - Names Are Names

Horse and Buggy Tales - Names Are Names By Bronsart H. Gilberg

Research Interview

Johnny Appleseed

Ruel Roebuck

Chattanooga, Ohio

Grand American Handicap

Grove School

Philip Swander Family

Philip Rebecca Swander and Family

Wilma & Gladys Searight

Wilma and Gladys Searight

MCCOGS Library Room

The Mercer County Chapter of the OGS Genealogy Room is located at the Mercer County Public Library. It is currently closed due to the COVID-19 Virus. We hope the library will open the room as soon as possible.

E Market Celina

MCCOGS State Charter

Mercer County State Charter

Airship at Banner Fair

2019 Inductees

From left to right: Karla Hamblin, Nancy Bruce, Elizabeth Besozzi, and Terry Wellman.

Daisy and John Martin

Daisy LouEllen York and John W. Martin. Married December 7, 1897 in Darke County, Ohio

Historical Marker

Ohio Historical Marker placed on behalf of the Mercer County Chapter of the OGS. Located at the counters of State Routes 127 and 274.

SubJoint School

SubJoint School was on the corner of Oregon & Townshipline. Carrie Brown was the teacher. The students names are on the blackboard.

Crouch School

Buck School 1914

Mercerogs Map