Western Wayne County Genealogical Society
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04/24/2024
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03/15/2024
"Missing Half-Brother" is an article written by Jan Pierzchala, a member of the WWCGS research team, and inquirer Cherie Venable.
Cherie is trying to find her half-brother. Take a read and see if you can help solve this genealogical mystery!
Join us for a full day of research at the 2nd largest genealogy library!
On Saturday, June 3, 2023 the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Inc. and Western Wayne County Genealogical Society will venture on a Research Trip (by bus) to the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Depart from one of three locations: Southfield, Livonia, or Chelsea.
Register online at the DSGR store today! https://dsgr.org/store.php?cid=7&sid=4
Take a virtual tour of the Genealogy Center at ACPL to prepare for your arrival!: https://youtu.be/Ves9sePj-Fo
WWCGS Members: VOTING IS NOW OPEN for our executive board.
Please visit your member dashboard at wwcgs.org or check your email for the link to your electronic ballot.
Voting is open until May 14th!
05/02/2023
Great learning opportunities happening at the National Archives during May and June!
2023 National Archives Genealogy Series Public Service: Military & Civilian May & June 2023 Free and no registration! Videos and presentation materials remain available after the premiere date. Chat in real time with the presenters during the session's video premiere. ⇒ About the program ⇒ Participation instructions ⇒ YouTube playli...
05/02/2023
Join us for a full day of research at the 2nd largest genealogy library!
On Saturday, June 3, 2023 the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Inc. and Western Wayne County Genealogical Society will venture on a Research Trip (by bus) to the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Depart from one of three locations: Southfield, Livonia, or Chelsea.
Register online at the DSGR store today! https://dsgr.org/store.php?cid=7&sid=4
Take a virtual tour of the Genealogy Center at ACPL to prepare for your arrival!: https://youtu.be/Ves9sePj-Fo
Virtual Tour of The Genealogy Center Discover everything The Genealogy Center has to offer through this virtual tour! Learn more about the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library at ...
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Date: Sunday, 21 May 2023
Time: 1:30 PM
Hosted by: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
Topics: "Researching our Pennsylvania Ancestors" by Jenny Warner followed by "There are No Dumb Questions in Genealogy" - ask any question to a panel of genealogy experts.
Visitors welcome. Pre-registration for Zoom required. Visit washtenawgenealogy.org for details.
04/05/2023
Book your tickets today for our ACPL field trip with DSGR on Saturday, June 3rd. Visit https://www.dsgr.org/store.php?cid=7&sid=4 to purchase tickets and optional food add-on.
3 Reasons to Visit the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana Stuck on your family tree? Tired of staring at your computer? Visit the second-largest genealogical library in the US: the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN!
04/05/2023
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The next meeting of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County will be on April 23rd beginning at 1:30. You can join on Zoom or attend in person at Trinity Health Auditorium, 5303 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI. Facemasks are required at Trinity Health. Cari Taplin will give a webinar on "How the Great Lakes Shaped America". This will be followed by a class by Jerome Drummond on " A Methodology for Oral Interviewing". Our meetings are always open to the public. For more information about the program, speakers and details on how to attend please go to our website
https://www.washtenawgenealogy.org.
03/28/2023
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Date: Thursday, 6 April 2023
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Library of Congress Digital Collections for Michigan Researchers
Hosted by: Library of Michigan
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Library of Congress Digital Collections for Michigan Researchers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. The Library of Congress contains a treasure trove of family history information for Michigan researchers, including a vast array of online resources. Learn how to navigate these digital collections as well as other key research strategies to effectively use our nation’s library while uncovering yo...
03/23/2023
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Date: TONIGHT!! 23 March 2023
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Topic: ABCs of DNA & Genealogy: Layman’s Approach to DNA Testing with Jessica Trotter
Hosted by: Dearborn Genealogical Society
Register: open registration is available on their homepage https://dgsmi.org
Our next DGS webinar will be March 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT.
ABCs of DNA & Genealogy: Layman’s Approach to DNA Testing with Jessica Trotter.
Zoom webinar - open registration is available on our homepage https://dgsmi.org.
What can DNA testing tell you? What tests should I take? What does it all mean? DNA testing can be a powerful tool to wield in your genealogy toolkit. This session offers a beginner’s overview on tests, testing companies, and how you can use your results.
03/21/2023
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Date: Saturday, 25 March 2023
Time: 1:30 PM ET
Topic: Ontario Research: Finding Your Maple Leaf Connection with Judy Nimer Muhn
Presented by: The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan
Registration: visit
Welcome to the Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a non-denominational organization focusing on genealogical research in all thirty-two counties of the Emerald Isle. The society is open to everyone!
03/21/2023
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Date: Saturday, 25 March 2023
Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic: The U.S. Census: What It Can Tell You About Your Family with Maureen Brady
Presented by: DuPage County Genealogical Society and the Wheaton Public Library
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The U.S. Census: What It Can Tell You About Your Family (Virtual) | Wheaton Public Library The United States Federal government has taken a census of its population every ten years since 1790. These census records are a goldmine of information about our families and can provide vital clues to our family history research. Learn what records were produced, which still exist and how to acces...
03/21/2023
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Date: Thursday, 23 March 2023
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Breaking Through Those Brick Walls
Presented by: North Collin County Genealogical Society (TX)
Registration: The Zoom link will be posted on their website the night of the meeting
Events — North Collin County Genealogical Society EVENTS a list by date of our's and other's events
03/21/2023
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Date: Thursday, 23 March 2023
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Topic: Indigenous Genealogy Workshop
Presented by: Indigenous Congress of Alberta Association (ICAA)
Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-genealogy-workshop-tickets-549647900667?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&keep_tld=1
Event Description: "This beginner workshop is designed to give you the tools required to successfully begin your Indigenous ancestry using a variety of sources."
Indigenous Genealogy Workshop This beginner workshop is designed to give you the tools required to successfully begin your Indigenous ancestry using a variety of sources.
03/21/2023
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Date: Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Cyndi's List in Practice with Cyndi Ingle
Presented by: Cranberry Genealogy (PA)
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Cranberry Genealogy Club Meeting: Cyndi Ingle presenting "Cyndi's List in Practice". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. CyndisList.com is a free categorized list of more than 337,000 links for genealogical research. Sometimes overwhelming to beginners and sometimes underused by veterans, Cyndi's List is a research tool that is robust with resources helpful in everyone's research. Using specific examples for beginners...
03/07/2023
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02/28/2023
RootsTech is this weekend! Register NOW to attend virtually -- FREE!
Look through more than 1,500 sessions on 185 topics in over 30 languages.
Keynote address to be held on Saturday, 4 March @ 2:30 PM by actor/directior Sean Astin.
Home • RootsTech • FamilySearch A family history conference. An on-demand learning library. A way to grow closer to the people, places, and stories that matter most. RootsTech is all that and so much more. Join us as we celebrate the joy of connection together.
02/28/2023
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"African-American Genealogical Research" with Roberta Ridley
Date: 8 March 2023
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Hosted by: Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
Register NOW: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIld-yprDkoEtEJ1LYEFOBw_Gytd0r-prHh
Description: "Researching African American Slave records is vital to reconnecting families today for stronger and more focused households. Roberta Ridley will be sharing why researching is relevant to all researchers who wish to learn the many varied resources available."
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: “African-American Genealogical Research”, by Roberta Ridley. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Researching African American Slave records is vital to reconnecting families today for stronger and more focused households. Roberta Ridley will be sharing why researching is relevant to all researchers who wish to learn the many varied resources available. Roberta Ridley is a fourth generation Alle...
02/23/2023
From the Archives of Michigan: The 1947 death certificates are ready! Michigan death certificates for the entire year of 1947 are available for free on Michiganology.org.
The 1947 death certificates are ready! Michigan death certificates for the entire year of 1947 are available for free on Michiganology.org. By law, death certificates can only be made publicly available after 75 years. The Archives of Michigan annually makes an entire year available after they reach the 75 year limit. That means 1948 will be available in early 2024. In the meantime, take a look and see what you can find. Photo: Henry Ford's 1947 death certificate from Wayne County.
02/21/2023
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Date: Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Digging Up Deeds with Barbara Coakley
Hosted by: Allen County Public Library
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Digging up Deeds. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. U.S. Land records are some of the earliest and most complete records available. They contain clues to relationships, economic standing, migration, and much more. This presentation focuses on transactions between individuals and uses case studies to demonstrate how to find and understand different ty...
02/17/2023
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Topic: Annual Reports: Supplemental Documents for Family History Research
Date: Thursday, 2 March 2023
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern Time
Hosted by: Library of Michigan
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Annual Reports: Supplemental Documents for Family History Research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Governments, businesses and a variety of other organizations produce annual reports that describe the activities of the entities throughout the preceding year. These reports provide vital information for genealogical researchers when investigating the greater context of the lives of their ancestors....
02/15/2023
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Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM Eastern Time (1 hr)
Topic: "The Making of a Mosaic: European Migrant Journeys during the Age of Steam - Part 3: Internal Migration within the United States" with Dr. Nicholas J. Evans
Hosted by: Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pt8ujUb_QAylWLEBdBvNeQ
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Making of a Mosaic: European Migrant Journeys during the Age of Steam: Part 3: "Internal Migration within the United States". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining... The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society are excited to welcome Dr. Nicholas J. Evans, a Senior Lecturer in diaspora history at the University of Hull, for a series of free virtual programs on the first three Tuesdays in February, beginning....
02/12/2023
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Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference
Date: 24-25 March 2023
Location: Suburban Showcase, Novi
Cost: $69 or more
Early-bird registration ends TOMORROW, 13 February.
Conference Booklet:https://www.hsmichigan.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/CURRENT-CONF-LHC-Booklet-2023-3.pdf
Register: https://www.hsmichigan.org/form/lhc2023
Get an international perspective during “Artifacts in Austria: An Odawa Lens”, a breakout session at the 2023 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference on March 24-25.
In the late nineteenth century, two Austrian collectors compiled hundreds of Anishinaabe artifacts to bring back to Europe. Today, a partnership between the Weltmuseum Wien and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians seeks to accurately portray this material culture.
This year’s conference will take place in Novi—don’t miss out on a weekend packed with history. Early-bird registration ends February 13, save your seat today at https://www.hsmichigan.org/learn/conferences/michigan-perspective-local-history-conference.
02/11/2023
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Date: Thursday, 16 February 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Eastern European DNA with PJ Elias
Hosted by: Allen County Public Library
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Eastern European DNA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This presentation gives a broad overview of four major DNA companies, Ancestry, 23&Me, MyHeritage and FamilyTreeDNA and their usefulness in Eastern European genetic genealogy. Showing what database is the best for finding cousins in Eastern Europe and breakdown brickwalls. Also throughout the powerp...
02/08/2023
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Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Time: 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Topic: "The Making of a Mosaic: European Migrant Journeys during the Age of Steam - Part 2: The Journey to America" with Dr. Nicholas J. Evans
Hosted by: Allen County Public Library and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society
REGISTER NOW: CLICK LINK to register and for event description
Note: This presentation is the second installment of a series of free virtual programs on the first three Tuesdays in February, beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Making of a Mosaic: European Migrant Journeys during the Age of Steam: Part 2: "The Journey to America". After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society are excited to welcome Dr. Nicholas J. Evans, a Senior Lecturer in diaspora history at the University of Hull, for a series of free virtual programs on the first three Tuesdays in February, beginning....
02/08/2023
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Join Lead Genealogist Akosua E. Moore Wed. Feb. 8 at 8pm ET for a virtual conversation about Genealogy & The Next Generation.
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Join Lead Genealogist Akosua E. Moore Wed. Feb. 8 at 8pm ET for a virtual conversation about Genealogy & The Next Generation.
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