Free Friday Research Help Volunteers from Michigan Genealogical Council member societies are offering free research help following today's delegate meeting (November 15, 2024) in several areas, including MGC Pioneer Certificates, general genealogy, DNA, DAR, African American, Michiganology, French Canadian/Acadian, German, and Irish. These 30-minute in-person sessions will be held at the Michigan Library and Historical ... Read more
The Michigan Genealogical Council, with our partners the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan, proudly present Angie Bush for a one day seminar, Saturday, November 16, 2024 in-person in Lansing or online with Zoom Webinars. Angie Bush, MS is a research team manager with AncestryProGenealogists in Salt Lake City. Her team specializes in ... Read more
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Family history begins with YOUR history. Learn from the author of Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy what stories you have that are worth telling–and several inspiring reasons to write them. Review different kinds of memories, why some memories are more vivid than others, and how to flesh them out. Learn ... Read more
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Join the world’s largest family discovery event • 6–8 March 2025 • Plus an on-demand learning library available anytime • Brought to you by FamilySearch. Attend in person in Salt Lake City or online.
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The Veterans Bounty Lands Project is the newest digitization project with the National Archives and Records Administration being sponsored by the genealogical community. Just over $1,000,000 of the $2.5 millions needed has been raised to date from FamilySearch, DAR, and other large contributors. The project will digitize over 360,000 bounty land files from the Revolutionary ... Read more
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The Lansing Family Search Seminar, a cornerstone of the Mid-Michigan genealogical community since 2002, offers a comprehensive learning experience. Our presenters share their expertise in a wide array of topics, including Michigan-specific resources, DNA analysis, historical records, international research, and essential skills like story writing, AI-assisted research and digitizing family photos. Whether you're a beginner ... Read more
Co-sponsored with the Waterford Township Public Library (WTPL), it was formerly called the lock-in and now occurs during regular library hours. Check-In: 12:30 P.M. Welcome/Announcements: 12:45 P.M. Classes: 1:00 P.M. - 5:45 P.M. FREE Wi-Fi If you have a laptop or tablet with wireless capabilities, you are welcome to bring it and have access to ... Read more
