Welcome to our site!

The Hudson Genealogical Study Group, founded in 1986, is a chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.  While we are primarily concerned with the area in and near the City of Hudson in Summit County, Ohio, we also want to assist and encourage all who are researching their own personal Family Tree to improve the accuracy and quality of the information included in their tree. Membership in this chapter is open to all persons with any genealogical interests. Our programs cover a wide range of genealogical programs helpful for all from the beginning genealogist to the expert.

Membership Renewal Reminder

We are now accepting dues for the 2024-2025 year. Dues are $25 for individuals or couples.
 
**Please do not use the On-Line Join page on our site as it is currently not working.  Thank you for your patience as we work out the issue. 

New Documents

Blank forms for 1950 US Federal Census are available on our Genealogical Documents page for members only.
 
Handouts from our meetings are available to everyone in attendance at our meetings. Afterwards, meeting handouts are available on our Chapter Documents page for members only.


Do you have an IRA ?

If you have an IRA, 401K or similar, don't forget that there are requirements for withdrawing those funds. 
 
If you are age 72 or older, IRS rules require you to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) each year from your tax deferred retirement accounts.  A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA, payable directly to a qualified charity, as described in the QCD provision in the Internal Revenue Code.  
 
You can learn more HERE.
 
Hudson Genealogical Study Group (HGSG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and operates according to its bylaws.  All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
 
If you follow the rules and have money sent directly from your financial institution to HGSG, you may not need to pay income tax on the withdrawal and HGSG can receive the full benefit of the withdrawal.
 
Be sure to consult your financial advisor on your options.

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Upcoming Events
March 26, 2025
7:00 pm
Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries with DNA
We all have that ancestor with a first name, but no family name. When traditional genealogical techniques fail to turn up an answer, we can ...

April 5, 2025
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Finding Family: Using Adoption Records in Your Genealogy Research
Please join us as we are pleased to welcome, Karen Wyman, a Search Specialist at Adoption Network Cleveland for an engaging presentation on how adoption ...

April 30, 2025
"Light Up Your Genealogy"
This year’s theme is “Light Up Your Genealogy” in tribute to Thomas Alva Edison, who was born a few minutes down OH-250 in Milan in ...

May 3, 2025
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Find A Grave
Presentation by Hudson emerging technology librarian, Derrick Ranostaj, on Find A Grave and how it can help your genealogical research. Watch the Hudson Library and Historical ...

September 6, 2025
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
A Research Trip Around Ohio
HGSG is very pleased to present “Miss Peggy” Clemens Lauritzen, AG, OGSF, who is a well qualified genealogist with a lifetime of experience in genealogy.  ...