Oakland County Michigan Genealogical Society

10/31/2025

Our team of Ruth and Richard have moved our library display to the Pontiac Public Library! Be sure to visit!

10/31/2025

Genealogical Research in Colonial New England
November 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free

November 8, 2025, 11 a.m.– John Beatty – Genealogical Research in Colonial New England
This is our joint meeting with the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research John Beatty, Senior Librarian at The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library will present a talk examining a few of the many published sources as well as local records for the states that comprise New England (MA, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT). He will outline the record-keeping systems of those colonies and offer guidance on finding both published and unpublished records.

The location: Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. We will meet in the Community Room on the first floor. Please join us!

Members are receiving a zoom link today, in case they are unable to drive to the Library. If you are a current member and did not receive the link in your email, please accept our apology. You can obtain the link at the top of the "member's only" page, after you sign in. Sign in on the right sidebar, or here:
https://ocgsmi.org/member-area/

The registration link for the public will be posted on our website and page on Tuesday, November 4.

Welcome. Here is the Zoom link to our November 8 meeting. We hope you can join us in person, but if you are unable to you can Zoom in! Genealogical Research in Colonial New England November 8 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Free November 8, 2025, 11 a.m.– John Beatty – Genealogical Research in ...

10/28/2025

Interpreting Place Names in Historical
Research by Dr Jacob King, Gaelic place name specialist at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Author and co-author of multiple books on place names, including The A-Z of Whisky Placenames.

Book your place at Finding Your Scottish Family: Uncovering Personal and Place Names, a two-evening online study event hosted by Friends of Argyll Estates Archives.

Deepen your understanding of Scottish surnames and place names and gain practical tools for your family history research. Each evening features two expert-led talks. Further information and tickets at www.argyllestatesarchives.org/shoo

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Ruth DuFrense and Richard Fellrath have created an updated display. The display is ending it's current run at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on October 30. Look for the display at the Pontiac Library in November and the West Bloomfield Public Library in February. Thanks to two great volunteers!

10/28/2025

Have you seen the display created by Ruth DuFrense and Richard Fellrath? It is appearing on a rotating basis at area libraries. The display draws attention to your society and the work we are doing! The last day for the display at the Bloomfield Township Public Library is October 30. If you can't make it there the display will be at the Pontiac Public Library in November, and the West Bloomfield Township Public Library in February, 2026.

Thanks Ruth and Richard!

10/24/2025

The origins of some family names are obscure and they may not be what they seem. Join Duncan Beaton, a local historian from Furnace in Argyll as he shares his expertise and lifelong passion for genealogy, bringing a personal and engaging perspective on the origins of surnames. Part of Finding Your Scottish Family: Uncovering Personal and Place Names, a two evening online study event hosted by Friends of Argyll Estates Archives. Tickets available at
https://argyllestatesarchives.org/shop

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

Did you know that millions of major family history records on Ancestry don't have a paywall? From First World War medals to slave registers, see our picks: