Waterford Genealogical Society - WGS

04/15/2026

The Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery, along with the Oakland County History Center, are launching a project to repair/restore some of the historic headstones in the Cemetery. All are invited to a Sneak Peek Sunday May 3, 2026, from 1-3 pm. More information can be found here:

https://www.ocphs.org/save-the-headstones/

03/25/2026

Avon Lake Public Library is hosting a Zoom meeting on March 26 at 7p.m. The topic is "Discover your past: Beefing up an Ancestor's Timeline". Registration is required:

The mission of the Avon Lake Public Library is to foster and enrich the community through collaboration, services, and resources.

02/11/2026

Our very own President Kim will be doing a presentation on DNA for Beginners at the Clarkston Area Genealogical Society meeting. The meeting is on Thursday, February 19 at 10:15 am at the Clarkston Independence District Library.

02/03/2026

Genealogy tip of the month provided by AI:

"Concentrate on one family line at a time to avoid becoming overwhelmed"

02/01/2026

RootsTech 2026 starts on March 5! The online courses are free to all. Check here for more information:

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 together the joy of connection.

02/01/2026

This Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m., Avon Lake Public Library is hosting a Zoom meeting. The topic is: Discover Your Past: Navigating the Records From the War of 1812.

You will need to register here:https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/discover-your-past-navigating-records-war-1812-59245

01/11/2026

The monthly WGS zoom meeting is this Tuesday, January 13 at 7 pm. Please register here is you want to attend:

A meeting of The Waterford Genealogical Society online via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. If you wish to attend you must register and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link.

01/11/2026

Have any genealogical questions or need help with your research? Email us at: waterfordgenealogicalsociety@gmail.com

10/17/2025

Greetings! Welcome Autumn!
The WGS November Luncheon will be held at Heroe's on Huron Street at Tilden Avenue in Waterford, Wednesday, November 5, 1:30 pm. We will not meet at the Library.

03/05/2025

Registration for the 2025 Genealogy Seminar is now open!