Waterford Genealogical Society

02/26/2024

It's in - the flyer for the 18th WGS Genealogy Seminar (formerly known as the Lock-In) is available. We are announcing that we have a name change because is the first daytime version of the event formerly known as the Lock-In.

They are in - the tri-fold brochures for the 18th WGS Genealogy Seminar (formerly known as the Lock-In) is available. We are announcing that we have a name change because is the first daytime version of the event formerly known as the Lock-In.

If you follow the QR on the flyer - it will take you right to the Tri-Fold Registration Brochure

02/01/2024

Meeting - the normal February monthly meeting is to be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 1-3 pm at the Waterford Township Public Library (WTPL) in the community room,

Topic: Researching in Pennsylvania

Description: Pennsylvania has many great genealogy resources. Let’s take a look at them.

Presenter: Sandy Kinter

01/15/2024

Come listen to one of our own - Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach will be presenting...

Saturday, March 2
GSMC March Meeting (Meeting)
1:00 pm
Monroe County Community College, Administration Building
Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach has been exploring family history for over 40 years. She has Pommeranian and Saxony German roots, as well as Luxembourg, Norwegian, and Cornish (Cornwall, England) ancestors, She has also helped her husband with his Bavarian, Posen, and Hungarian ancestors. ; She is active in the Waterford Genealogical Society, where she is the second Tuesday evening of the month convenor (first 30 minutes for any Germanic questions); she also belongs to the Cornish Connection of Lower Michigan, and Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society She grew up around Milwaukee Wisconsin.

01/02/2024

It's coming - tomorrow.. From 1 pm to 3 pm tomorrow is the Waterford Gnenealogical Society\ January 2024 meeting! Don't miss it! - it's at the Waterfords TownshIp Public Library Community room - see you then!

11/28/2023

Don't forget our monthly 2nd Tuesday evening meeting at 7:00-8:30 pm on December 12th! Just register at our Waterford Township Library on their monthly calendar.

You do not need to be a member of either the library or our local group.

11/15/2023

Don't miss the Waterford Township Public Library's program:
Topic: How to Begin Researching Your Family Tree
Presenter: Katherine Willson
Date November 18, 2023 - 10:30 to 11:30 am

Register at:

10/23/2023

Michigan Genealogical Council 2023 Fall Family History Event!
Over the Top: Researching Your Michigan World War I Ancestor with Kris Rzepczynski, a Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, where he specializes in family history and Michigan research, Kris has worked in the genealogical community for more than 20 years. He is a former Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and a Past President of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society.

This program will explore the fabulously rich record collections and resources, many of them state-specific, available for Michigan World War I servicemen.
Each fall, the Michigan Genealogical Council, with our partners, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan, presents the Fall Family History Event. This year, you can attend onsite in Lansing or online from home. Michael L. Strauss, AG, will be our keynote speaker.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9 am to 4 pm
at the Michigan Library and Historical Center
702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing MI
https://mimgc.org

10/23/2023

Where has time gone? It’s already October and just a month away from the MGC Fall Family History Seminar. And what a seminar it will be!
If you haven’t registered, now is the time!
Registration for the Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Seminar featuring Michael L. Strauss, AG, is open.
All in a Day’s Work: Occupational Genealogical Research:
What did our ancestors do for a living? Many of our ancestors changed their vocations regularly in order to support their families. Tapping into records of employment will offer new ways to approach your family history. Old occupations no longer in use will be discussed as this lecture focuses on the methodology to research your ancestors work history.

The Michigan Genealogical Council and our co-sponsors, the Archives of Michigan, and the Library of Michigan.

When: Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where: Michigan Library and Historical Center or virtually via Zoom Events.
Visit https://mimgc.org/ for more details.

Welcome November 2023 Nov 04 04 November 2023 MGC Fall Family History Seminar with Michael Strauss Michigan Library & Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48912 United States Each fall, the Michigan Genealogical Council, with our partners, the Archives of Michigan and the Library...

09/01/2023

Don't miss the September 6, 2024 WGS meeting

Date: September 6, 2023 1:00pm to 3:00 pm
Topic: Genealogy Myths and Mistakes: covering topics such as the common story of “Three Brothers Came to
This Country”, the genealogy scam done by Gustave Anjou, common mistakes such as illogical dates and falling
into fell into “The Name’s the Same” trap.
Presenter: Sandy Kinter

09/01/2023

Registration for the Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Seminar featuring Michael L. Strauss, AG, is now open.
The Michigan Genealogical Council and co-sponsors, the Archives of Michigan, and the Library of Michigan.
When: Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where: Michigan Library and Historical Center or virtually via Zoom Events.
Tickets are now available using Eventbrite.
Early bird: $50 through October 26.
October 26 through November 4 are $60.
An optional lunch from Grand Traverse Pie Co. is available to on-site attendees
Online registration is available here.

Join us for a fun-filled Fall Family History Event with renowned genealogist Michael Strauss on November 4, 2023, in Lansing or virtually!

08/16/2023

One-on-One Genealogy Help on Saturday August 19
Saturday August 19: Members of the Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Waterford Genealogical Society will be available in the Library's Community Room to help with your genealogical research. Experienced help in Hereditary Societies, Michigan Pioneers, general genealogy, and some DNA analysis will be available for personal one-on-one appointments.

Please preregister for a time slot (10am-12pm, 12:30-2pm, or 2-4pm) and submit your research questions or quest. Prepare for your appointment by gathering your family documents such as birth, death, and marriage records. Bible records and other family information, pedigree charts, or family trees are helpful. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred.

Register by calling the library's adult desk 248-618-7693 or using our online event calendar:

08/15/2023

Our WGS August E-Newsletter has been published and is available on our website under https://waterfordmigensoc.thatfamiliesdo.com/?page_id=224

Also available within the newsletter is a flyer describing the Special Genealogy Workshop on August 19, 2023 - go to the Waterford Township Public Library and register:

One-on-One Genealogy Help on Saturday August 19
Saturday August 19: Members of the Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Waterford Genealogical Society will be available in the Library's Community Room to help with your genealogical research. Experienced help in Hereditary Societies, Michigan Pioneers, general genealogy, and some DNA analysis will be available for personal one-on-one appointments.

Please pre-register for a time slot (10am-12pm, 12:30-2pm, or 2-4pm) and submit your research questions or quest. Prepare for your appointment by gathering your family documents such as birth, death, and marriage records. Bible records and other family information, pedigree charts, or family trees are helpful. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is preferred.

Register by calling the library's adult desk 248-618-7693 or using our online event calendar: https://waterfordmi.evanced.info/signup/calendar

Newsletter Here is our list of E-Newsletters – that we currently have available. We are going back thru our back issues and publishing to our site. It is our plan to list our current year’s newsletters as well as creating annual issues where we publish the 12 issues from the previous years as a ...

07/31/2023

Don't miss the August 2, 2023 WGS meeting!

Date: August 2, 2023
Topic: Finding Your Lost British Ancestors
Presenter: Derek J. Blount-Professional Genealogist.

Contact a Professional Genealogist at Lost Branches to research your family.

06/28/2023

Don't miss the meeting! The July 5, 2023 WGS meeting

Date: July 5, 2023 from 1 to 3 pm
Topic: Genealogy 101 - This program will be about beginning your genealogy research. What information are you looking for, what sources are available, and where can you find family information. Are you an experienced genealogist? Come and share your invaluable research knowledge. We can all learn from past mistakes and success stories.

Presenter: Sandy Kinter

06/14/2023

The June 2023 Waterford Genealogical E-Newsletter is out! Look at it right now!

06/07/2023

Don't forget that today is our June Meeting from 1 to 3 pm at the Waterford Township Public Library in the community room - see you there!

05/15/2023

The WGS May 2023 Issue of the E-Newsletter is now available - check it out!

05/11/2023

Great news from the Archives of Michigan. The Archives card catalog is now online and searchable. Also, the county guides are online. The county guides list what resources are available for each county.

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