Family History Festival at The Detroit Public Library
7th Annual Family History Festival is at the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library on Saturday, September 29, 2012 – 10:00am – 6:00pm. You may access the brochure for more...
View ArticleChanges to OCGS website
The OCGS website has been updated. Come on over see how you like it.
View ArticleMichigan Genealogical Council / Archives of Michigan Fall Seminar
The details for the Michigan Genealogical Council / Archives of Michigan Fall Seminar is available! Our seminar this year will be Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Michigan Historical Center, 702 W....
View ArticleProgram at the Plymouth Museum
On Thursday, October 11, come hear Lori Feret discuss “Great Lakes Tales & Lighthouse Ghost Stories,” during the monthly Friends of the Plymouth Historical Museum meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m....
View ArticleOCGS Becomes a Flip-Pal Affiliate
We are happy to announce our affiliation with Flip-Pal, you can see the our link to the left. Genealogists have found the Flip-Pal very useful on research trips. Among the features: Mobile, Accurate,...
View ArticleOCGS Meeting Location Change
Because of the increases at St. Stephen’s the Society found it necessary to investigate a different meeting location. The board has decided to change our meeting location to the Troy Community...
View ArticleCyber Monday deals at Flip-Pal
The Flip-Pal mobile scanner Cyber Monday Sale Preview! Sale that starts Monday, November 26, 2012. Please clear your cookies and buy through the OCGS Affiliate Link, OCGS earns a commission on every...
View ArticleCyber Monday Specials on Flip-Pal Through Thursday, November 29
The following specials are valid from 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time, Monday, November 26 until 11:59 p.m. MT, Thursday, November 29, 2012. If you are considering a Flip-Pal Purchase, please buy through the...
View ArticleFlip Pal Specials for November & December
November 30-December 9, 2012: Free Shipping on all orders of $150 or more in the USA and Canada! (Applies to standard ground shipping only.) The following specials are valid from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59...
View ArticleGenealogy Class Offered at Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn Heights
Henry Ford Community College presents a new course we are offering which starts in February. It is taught by Maurice Allen Jr. and his area of special interest is finding information on people of...
View ArticleFlip-Pal Sale
The following specials are valid Wednesday, December 26, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time, Sunday, January 6, 2013. For OCGS to receive credit for your sale, you must clear the cookies on your...
View ArticleNational Archives Puts More Popular Records Workshops Online
Washington, DC… The National Archives has launched new online videos of its most popular genealogy “how to” workshops. These videos cover “hot topics” in genealogical research such as Civil War...
View ArticleMichigan DNR and Department of Education Announce Relocation of Genealogical...
The Archives of Michigan have announced that selected parts of the Family Heritage collections will be moving to the reading room of the Archives of Michigan. This move allows the collection to be...
View ArticleFamily History Festival at The Detroit Public Library
7th Annual Family History Festival is at the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library on Saturday, September 29, 2012 – 10:00am – 6:00pm. You may access the brochure for more...
View ArticleJacob and Hannah Lake Descendents
Mrs. Helen Brieske has shared her research of the Jacob and Hannah Lake descendents, who have an Oakland County connection. . Her file can be viewed or downloaded here. Thank you , Mrs. Brieske!
View ArticleGenealogical Society of Monroe County, Michigan Plans Seminar
The Genealogical Society of Monroe County Michigan Annual Spring Seminar will be held Saturday, April 13th in the Administration Building of the Monroe County Community College, Monroe, Michigan. We...
View ArticleHelp Night, February 5, 2013
OCGS Help Night More than thirteen presenters will staff help tables at the annual OCGS help night on February 5, 2013. Our meeting will be held at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy,...
View ArticleGenealogy U 2013
The Waterford Public Library is offering a series of free classes designed to prepare you to trace your FAMILY HISTORY. The classes feature an integrated format of computer and online genealogy...
View ArticleIndependence Township Cemeteries CD
The Oakland County Genealogical Society Publication, Independence Township Cemeteries is now available on CD. This 314 page book was originally published in 1995 and contains tombstone readings from...
View ArticleAfrican American genealogy program at Ypsilanti Public Library
Those who live in the Ypsilanti area may be interested in this program on African American genealogy, The date is Saturday, February 16 and the flyer is attached. YDL African American Genealogy program
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