Western Michigan Genealogical Society - Michigan Genealogy A genealogy society in west Michigan especially Kent County and the surrounding counties of Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry, and Allegan.

The Threat to the Library of Michigan Genealogical Collection Continues!

Library Journal Article

Lansing State Journal Article

MittenLit.com Article

FGS & MGC Article

Roger's Ramblings on the Subject Blog

Our Annual Seminar is in the planning stages.
Help select the topics at www.gotancestors.com

ABOUT WMGS

The Western Michigan* Genealogical Society was founded in 1954 with the purpose of preserving and making available for genealogical research the records of our ancestors; encouraging and assisting members in genealogical research; promoting the exchange of knowledge and encouraging the deposit of genealogical records in established libraries and archives.

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Membership Information and Application are online.

Please visit www.commoncorners.com

Our Extended Family - Librarians at the GRPL Local History Department

Donations

Please consider making a tax deductible donation in support of genealogical research, education, and preservation in West Michigan. The Western Michigan Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. More information...

List of Acquisitions and Donations

2009 Award Winners Recognized at the
December Monthly Meeting

Allen County Public Library

We are planning another trip to Fort Wayne on Wednesday & Thursday, April 21-22, 2010

Details and Registration Form

NEW RESEARCH TOOLS

GENEALOGICAL PERIODICALS IN MICHIGAN

All of these periodicals and/or newsletters (whatever has been done over the years) are available at the Library of Michigan (Lansing) and in respective local libraries. Societies: please update the webmaster with corrections or additions.

Card File Subject Index to Grand Rapids Newspapers

The Story of Grand Rapids was edited by Z. Z. Lydens (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications, 1966). A subject card file, citing primarily newspaper articles was prepared during the project and serves as an indirect index to Grand Rapids newspapers.

MICHIGANA SECTION

Have questions, comments or suggestions for Michigana? Contact Bobbi Schirado at schirado@iserv.net

KENT COUNTY PIONEER

More information about this project

See the Growing List of Pioneer, Settler and Early Families of Kent County

WMGS is a Generations Network Affiliate. A portion of Ancestry Subscriptions purchased after clicking the link below will benefit Western Michigan Genealogy.

MARCH MEETING

March 6th at 1:30PM
(at the Ryerson Auditorium, GRPL)

Catholic Cemeteries in GR

Rose Mary Schuessler, Family Service Director

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Mini-Class: Family Tree Maker 12:15PM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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