The Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society was formed in December 1971, organized in January 1972, and incorporated August 17, 1973.

The purpose of the Society is to create and build interest in preserving and collecting historical and genealogical records of this and related areas of Ohio; to locate, catalogue, and preserve genealogical records and make them available to the public by publishing and circulating literature relative to the purposes and acquisitions of the Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society; to encourage and promote an active interest in genealogical research.

Membership in this Group is closed. Only "Current" members of the Society are eligible. Go to our website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohgcgs/ for information regarding membership in our Society.