Oakland County Genealogical Society

Orphan Train Program At the Commerce Township Library

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:36:26 +0000

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 in Michigan alone. They came from New York and Boston and there are some well known public figures that …

Exploring Ontario Research – A Seminar

admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:46:33 +0000

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

Independence Township Records Added To the 1890 Census Substitute Project

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:00:13 +0000

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 1884, 1889, and 1893 tax assessment rolls for Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan. Volunteers created an index of the names in the records, and the index …

FGS Conference Ambassador!

admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:27:19 +0000

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 conference on a special website. The conference will be held at Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 21-24, 2013. …

Quarterly #33-4

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:31:32 +0000

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 prevention of future occurrences. It is possible to removed the staples and re-staple the cover in the correct orientation.

DSGR Workshop April 13, 2013

admin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:48:12 +0000

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 discuss the many aspects of this commercial site and how you can find others who are researching the same families. The lecture will be followed by hands-on …

Genealogy Lock-In at the Waterford Library May 4, 2013

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:53:39 +0000

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 different from other searches? If you are searching for Jewish Ancestors, this presentation will give you the start you need. We will cover migration patterns, Jewish …

African American genealogy program at Ypsilanti Public Library

admin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:14:01 +0000

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

Independence Township Cemeteries CD

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:49:10 +0000

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 Case, Sashabaw Plains, and Lakeview cemeteries, coordinated with available township burial records. Completely indexed and scanned to searchable PDF on CD.

Genealogy U 2013

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:52:41 +0000

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 subjects within the discussion of information sources and research topics. . Classes are FREE of charge with light refreshments provided . All classes run …