Western Wayne County Genealogical Society

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The WWCGS monthly Family Tree Maker SIG meets this Monday at 7:30 PM!
05/07/2026

The WWCGS monthly Family Tree Maker SIG meets this Monday at 7:30 PM!

🌸 May is packed with exciting updates! 🌸We have a busy month ahead, and we want you to be a part of it! From community g...
05/06/2026

🌸 May is packed with exciting updates! 🌸

We have a busy month ahead, and we want you to be a part of it! From community gatherings to crucial decisions, here is what’s on the horizon this May:

📅 May Events: We’ve got a fantastic lineup of events scheduled all month long. Whether you're looking to connect, learn, or just have some fun, there is something for everyone!

Family Tree Maker SIG - May 11 @ 7:30 PM
The Pennsylvania Dutch & New York Palatines - May 18 @ 6:00 PM
Roots & Reads Book Club - May 27 @ 2:00 PM

🗳️ Board Member Elections: It's that time of year! Shaping the future of our organization starts with our leadership. Members, please keep an eye out for the link to our e-ballot coming out on May 11th. Voting will be open through May 15th.

👉 Get all the details here: wwcgs.org

"Genealogy Timelines, Research Checklists, and Correspondence Logs" with Katherine Wilson will be the featured presentat...
04/18/2026

"Genealogy Timelines, Research Checklists, and Correspondence Logs" with Katherine Wilson will be the featured presentation at our April membership meeting THIS MONDAY, 4/20/26 at 6:00 PM.

Visitors welcome!

Visit wwcgs.org

🔔 Reminder! Our FTM SIG is coming up in a few days. Members: The link for this event is in your email.Not a member? Vi...
04/09/2026

🔔 Reminder! Our FTM SIG is coming up in a few days.

Members: The link for this event is in your email.

Not a member? Visit wwcgs.org

04/09/2026

Our next DSGR meeting/webinar will be Saturday, April 11, at 12:30 pm EST. In person at the Detroit Public Library, Main, Explorers Room or virtually on Zoom. To register for the Zoom webinar, visit our home page. https://dsgr.org

Cluster Migration: A Study of Polish-American Families with Valerie Koselka
This presentation will illustrate examples of families who journeyed from a small village in Galicia to Detroit. The reasons for emigration, the process, and immigrant profiles will be featured in this talk.

04/09/2026

Using Facebook, Instagram and more to assist in finding cousins and locating information about ancestors and the places they’ve lived, learn to use social media for own research. The importan…

🗓️ Spring into Genealogy with WWCGS!April is blooming with opportunities to grow your family tree. Whether you’re a tech...
04/02/2026

🗓️ Spring into Genealogy with WWCGS!

April is blooming with opportunities to grow your family tree. Whether you’re a tech-wiz or a book lover, we have a seat saved for you:

💻 Family Tree Maker SIG

When: Monday, April 13th | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Perfect for troubleshooting software or learning new FTM tips!

🌳 Genealogy Timelines, Research Checklists, & Correspondence Logs with Katherine Wilson

When: Monday, April 20th | 6:00 PM (presentation starts 7:00 PM)

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

📖 Roots & Reads Book Club

When: Thursday, April 29th | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Where: Carl Sandburg Library, Livonia

Join us for a relaxed discussion on our latest read!

👉 Members: Check your email for the Zoom links and event details. Not a member yet? Visit our website to join the fun! wwcgs.org

WWCGS Members: Check your email inbox for this month's newsletter and website password!Registration is now opened for ou...
02/01/2026

WWCGS Members: Check your email inbox for this month's newsletter and website password!

Registration is now opened for our Family Tree Maker SIG on Monday, February 9th at 7:30 PM.

Visit wwcgs.org for more details!

🌨️ February @ WWCGS 🌨️We have 2 special interest group gatherings planned as well as our general membership meeting with...
01/24/2026

🌨️ February @ WWCGS 🌨️

We have 2 special interest group gatherings planned as well as our general membership meeting with guest presenter Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach on Monday, February 16th at 6:00 PM (Zoom).

In "A Bit of 'Bri-ish' & A Dash of Irish' we will explore resources in Great Britain, mainly England, but also touching on Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Registration is open now!

01/22/2026

Join us for our next Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County meeting! It will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 1:30pm. We'll start with a short business meeting, then:

👨‍💻 Adam Oster will present via Zoom, “Which Family Tree Grows Best? A Comparative Look at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage.” A helpful handout will be available during and after the meeting.

After the presentation, we’ll break into small Zoom groups to chat about using Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage—with one platform per breakout room, so you can join the discussion that interests you most.

💻 To join by Zoom:
• GSWC members will receive a registration email about a week before the meeting.
• Non-members are welcome! Email info@washtenawgenealogy.org
by January 22 to register.

Come learn, share, and connect with fellow family historians—we’d love to see you there! 🌳

09/10/2025

Register NOW!

Join us [virtually] on Monday, September 15th for our general membership meeting with a special presentation from Dana Palmer about "Effective Search Strategies on FamilySearch."

Visitors welcome! Registration required.

More details at:

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PO Box3
Livonia, MI
53006

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