Genealogy Lock-In at the Waterford Library May 4, 2013
We are sharing this information we received it from the Waterford Genealogical Society. You can download a flyer here. Jewish Genealogy Research–Kathy Stricher, Presenter. How is Jewish Genealogy...
View ArticleDSGR Workshop April 13, 2013
Saturday, 13 April, 10:30 am – Explorer’s Room, Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward, Detroit, MI “Searching with Ancestry.com” Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, Kris Rzepczynski, will...
View ArticleQuarterly #33-4
It has come to our attention that at least some of the Quarterlies which were mailed this week were stapled together incorrectly. We are working with the printer on corrective action, including...
View ArticleFGS Conference Ambassador!
OCGS has become an Ambassador for the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference. In case you were not at our last meeting or missed getting a brochure, you can get information about the...
View ArticleIndependence Township Records Added To the 1890 Census Substitute Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2013 New Genealogical Records on the Internet Oakland Society adds to digitized early township records The Oakland County Genealogical Society (OCGS) has digitized the...
View ArticleExploring Ontario Research – A Seminar
The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan and The Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library Presents ”Exploring Ontario Research” With Fawne Stratford-Devai Click Here For A Flyer
View ArticleOrphan Train Program At the Commerce Township Library
On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 the Commerce Library will be hosting a program that details the Michigan Orphan Train that ran from 1854 to 1927. Most people do not know that over 12,500 orphans were place...
View ArticleMarch, 2013 Meeting
On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “From Ireland to Canada” by Richard Fellrath, the OCGS President. Mr. Fellrath’s presentation...
View ArticleApril, 2013 Meeting
The Society will meet on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at The Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48083 (just north of Big Beaver). The community center has a flat entrance and ample lighted...
View ArticleMay, 2013 Meeting
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “Creating Your Family History with Microsoft’s Publisher together with Ten Simple Steps for...
View ArticleJune Meeting
On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “Secrets of the Dead” by OCGS member Sandy Kinter. Join us as we search for some of the Secrets...
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
View ArticleQuarterly #33-4
It has come to our attention that at least some of the Quarterlies which were mailed this week were stapled together incorrectly. We are working with the printer on corrective action, including...
View ArticleFamily Tree DNA Sizzling Summer event
From the Family Tree DNA Facebook Event Page. (We are not an affiliate, and do not benefit if you choose to use this service. This post is purely informational.) Summer is once again upon us and it is...
View ArticleSurname Book Three Posted
Thanks to the efforts of our wonderful volunteers, the index to the charts referenced in Surname Book Three, and the charts themselves have been posted. Thanks to Lila Kay, Arlene Robertson, Shirley...
View ArticlePolish Genealogical Society of Michigan Seminar
The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan presents their seminar. Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration form on the PGSM site Ceil Wendt Jensen, Certified Genealogist,...
View Article8th Annual Family History Festival
The Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library invites you to our 8th Annual Family History Festival on September 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This free event features notable...
View ArticleOCGS 2013-14 Program Schedule Announced
OCGS has published their schedule for the 2013-14 program year. The year will kick off on 1 October 2013 with our annual Open House and Help Night. You are invited to join us in our new meeting...
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