An introduction to the Archives of Michigan, this program will explore the genealogical collections available there, including original source records, published resources, and online tools at Michiganology. One of the larger family history collections in the United States, the Archives’ holdings emphasize Michigan, the Great Lakes states, New England, the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as ... Read more
Katherine R Willson will be the keynote speaker at this event. Hybrid (In-person or Virtual via Zoom) Registration via Zoom is required for either. Lunch Provided (subs w/ choice of ham, turkey, or veggie.) Door Prizes/Booksale/Silent Auction of Baked Goods. Jessica Trotter       Britain to Canada to Michigan Lori Fox  ... Read more
The St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society, St. Clair County Library—Michigan Room, and the Ottawa Chapter NSDAR present a seminar promoting family and local history at the Donald E. Dodge Auditorium (South and across the street from the back of the Main Library). Programs offered will help you uncover, research, and preserve your family ... Read more
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The PGSM seminar includes live presentations with Q&A, syllabus, and door prizes. Open to the public. Speakers and Presentations: Michelle Chubenko: Building Your Eastern European Ancestral Village Michelle Chubenko: Discover Your Immigrant Origins Alex Tolksdorf: How to Engage Family in Genealogy Research Attend in person or virtually. For additional information and to register, visit pgsm.org
Writer, speaker, blogger, presenter, and researcher. Judy has been researching her family tree from the age of 12, specializing in French-Canadian, Acadian, Native American, Scottish and Michigan, Ontario and Quebec research. The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Researching in Canada: Your Maple Leaf Connection! Native American, First Nations, Indian: Researching Indigenous Peoples ... Read more
MGC Board meeting
There has long been caution in genealogy circles about ethnicity estimates and their reliability. However, the science behind ethnicity estimates is solid, and there is much you can learn from them. We will explore the science behind the estimates and how best to contextualize and interpret the results. We will also discuss situations for which ... Read more
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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Vitual monthly Board meeting
