Welcome to MCCOGS

The Muskingum County Chapter O.G.S. was formed in 1975 and chartered by O.G.S. May 13, 1976. We are proud of our over 40 years of service and hope we can be of assistance to you in the near future.

M.C.C.O.G.S. is located on the second floor of the John McIntire Library, 220 North Fifth Street, Zanesville, Ohio.


During the remodeling of John McIntire Library, MCCOGS Genealogy Library will move to the Ohio University Zanesville Library in Herrold Hall.

The last day the Genealogy Library will be open is Saturday, September 14.

We can not take all of our collection because of the space available to us. So we will be focusing on the materials that apply to Muskingum County, including the yearbooks, and family histories.

We do not have a date set for reopening at OUZ. Once we unpack, we will need some time for the volunteers to familiarize themselves with the new location. We will announce on Facebook, local media, etc.

Thank you for your patience during this time.


A new publication entitled "Before Dillon: Memories of the Lost Villages of Irville, Nashport, and Pleasant Valley" is now available. This 169-page soft cover book focuses on the lives and locations changed by the damming of the Licking River and formation of the Dillon Reservoir. It contains pictures and personal interviews with people who lived during that time period.


The MCCOGS' Market Place is now available. We have a limited number of items for sale as well as an online membership payment method. It is powered by PayPal so your transactions are secure.


The Norris Schneider WWII Muskingum County Veterans Archive has been added to the Muskingum Library System online resources. See "What's New" for more information.


Visit our Facebook page to find interesting and timely genealogical links and events. Become a Fan and join our community on Facebook.

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Our genealogy workshops might help you answer that. See What's New.


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