President’s Message – 2013-14
Dear Members: Even though we are in the midst of the Society’s annual three month summer hiatus, there is still a great deal happening with the Oakland County Genealogical Society. I’m sure you want to...
View Article1890 Pontiac Township Assessment Added to 1890 Census Substitute Project
The Oakland County Genealogical Society (OCGS) has added a transcription of the 1890 Pontiac Township, Oakland County Michigan. Volunteers created the transcription, which has been posted on the...
View ArticleWrite an Article for Acorns to Oaks!
OCGS QUARTERLY – ACORNS TO OAKS: Acorns to Oaks is published in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. It is distributed by 3rd class bulk mail which is non-forward able. Please notify the Society of address...
View ArticleMGC/Michigan Historical Foundation Seminar in Lansing 2013
We received this from the Michgian Genealogical Council: The Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) is pleased to partner with the Michigan Historical Foundation to present the 2013 Fall Family History...
View ArticleSurname Books Four and Six Added
For a number of years, the Oakland County Genealogical Society solicited pedigree charts from our members. Names from the charts were extracted and published in a series of Surname Books. Researchers...
View ArticleGenealogy Learning in Troy
OCGS immediate past president Richard Fellrath and current vice president Derek Blount will be teaming up to offer a series of genealogy classes at the Troy Public Library at 510 W. Big Beaver, Troy,...
View ArticleGenealogy Classes in Waterford
Irvin Rabideau, president of OCGS, is again teaching a Genealogy U series at the Waterford Public Library. Registration is required for the classes. One must register separately for each class. The...
View ArticleBeginnning Genealogy Classes at the Troy Public Library
OCGS president Irvin Rabideau will be teaching beginning genealogy in two sessions at the Troy Public Library: Registration is required, use the link on the class you desire, or phone 248-524-3542....
View ArticleMeeting Location
The Society meeting location will be changing beginning in October, 2014. The Board of Directors is considering several possible locations and a decision will be announced well before the meeting and...
View ArticleOCGS is Raising Money Using eBay
OCGS eBay Account Through the generosity of our members, used books and publications are often donated to OCGS. Our librarian, Joanne Steckling, reviews the donations and places many in our library...
View ArticleTime to Renew!
It is time to renew your OCGS membership for our next program year. If your name appears on the OCGS mailing list, a notification was sent this week, and will arrive in your mail box sometime next...
View ArticleOCGS Survey Open until October 31, 2014
OCGS is conducting a survey. The board would appreciate your opinions as we move into our new membership year. Please take a few minutes to respond. Take the Survey
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