The MGC Newsletter is published four times per year, January, April, July, and October. The copy deadline for issues is the 15th of the month prior to the publication date. Please submit directly to our editor, Paul Roltsch, newsletter@mimgc.org. (MS Word or plain text preferred)

Spring Newsletter available
The Spring 2022 Michigan Genealogical Council Newsletter is now available to download, read, or print.

The Michigan Genealogical Council sponsors a Pioneer Certificate Program. There are two ways you can qualify for this certificate and pin.

1. Pre-Statehood: Direct descendant of an early settler who settled in Michigan prior to Michigan’s statehood (prior to January 26, 1837)
2. First Families: Direct descendant of an early settler in a community, settlement, or county of Michigan (January 26, 1837-December 31, 1880)

For an additional information and an application visit the Pioneer Certificate menu item and check the video below.

Dan Earl explains how to host a Zoom meeting and the benefits to societies in using Zoom for virtual meetings. This was the program at our September 10, 2020 “out-of-Lansing” meeting. 

For the best experience please view in full screen.

Black history in the United States has been rife with racism, violence, and hate. It is time to change that history. The Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) stands in solidarity with the Black community and opposes inequality and injustice. Now more than ever, we must support one another and speak up, MGC vows to be silent no more.