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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan47th Annual Genealogy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The PGSM seminar features live presentations with Q&A sessions\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Open to the public. \nSpeakers and Presentations:\nDr. Anna Muller: The People of Hamtramck: Reflections on Belonging\, Agency\, and Being Polish American\nNancy Loe\, M.A.\, MLS: Researching Ancestral Locations in Prussian Genealogy Records\nNancy Loe\, M.A.\, MLS: Finding Prussian Ancestors in Online Archives\nDr. John Radzilowski: Fr. Leopold Moczygemba and Fr. Jozef Dabrowski: Pioneers in Polish American Education \nAttend in person or virtually.\nFor additional information and to register\, visit pgsm.org
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan47th-annual-genealogy-seminar/
LOCATION:Polish Institute of Culture & Research\, 3535 Commerce Rd.\, Orchard Lake Village\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:Genealogical Society of Monroe County 45th Annual Spring Seminarfeaturing Adam Oster and Jeff Mason
DESCRIPTION:The 45th annual GSMC seminar is on May 10th\, 2025. Join us for four one-hour-long lectures related to genealogy. There will also be door prizes\, exhibitors\, and vendors. \nAdam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan. He will speak on “Yearbooks\, alumni lists\, and other school-related records” and “Michigan County Poor Farms”. \nThis year\, we have a food truck with “The Big Jerrowski” selling their delicious comfort food. \nThe afternoon presentations will be by Jeff Mason. Jeff is an experienced genealogist and speaker. His topics will be: “Breaking Down Brick Walls & Reviving Dead Ends” and “Death & Taxes – 2 Things You Cannot Afford to Miss – A Genealogical Perspective”. \nJoin us for a day of learning and connecting.\nFor additional information and registration\, visit the GSMC website or download their flyer.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/genealogical-society-of-monroe-county-45th-annual-spring-seminarfeaturing-adam-oster-and-jeff-mason/
LOCATION:Monroe County Community College\, Audrey M Warrick AdministrationN & STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING 1555 South Raisinville Road\, Monroe\, MI\, 48161
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:2025 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar featuring Kelvin L. Meyers
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Kelvin L. Meyers\, who will join us onsite in Lansing and via Zoom. \nThe Archives of Michigan is pleased to continue offering this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. In addition\, the Archives of Michigan will offer the following additions to this year’s seminar: \n\nA free pre-seminar session on military records on Friday\, May 9 at 10 a.m. (for online access\, please register separately).\nA continental breakfast for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nLunch for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nExtended research hours in the Archives of Michigan reading room.\nRecordings of seminar sessions available to registrants for 30 days following the event.\n\nRegister now for the 2025 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar!\nRegistration fee: $55 \nDownload the flyer. \nThe Archives of Michigan is excited to welcome Kelvin L. Meyers as this year’s featured speaker! Kelvin Meyers is a fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996. \nKelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. Kelvin works with several mineral companies in Texas researching heirs throughout the US and the world to holding in Texas and specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients. \nKelvin currently serves as the President of the Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and in 2016\, published Research in Texas for the National Genealogical Society’s Research in the States series. \nThe Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. Kelvin is also a fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/2025-barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar-featuring-kelvin-l-meyers/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:Waterford Genealogical Society 2025 Genealogy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with the Waterford Township Public Library (WTPL)\, it was formerly called the lock-in and now occurs during regular library hours. \nCheck-In: 12:30 P.M.\nWelcome/Announcements: 12:45 P.M.\nClasses: 1:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. \nFREE Wi-Fi\nIf you have a laptop or tablet with wireless capabilities\, you are welcome to bring it and have access to all the Library’s databases: Ancestry-LE\, My Heritage-LE\, FamilySearch.org\, and American Ancestors—NEHGS.\nBring a USB flash drive to save information. \nWTPL is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library \nPre-registration is requested. Click here for additional information and a mail-in registration.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/waterford-genealogical-society-2025-genealogy-seminar/
LOCATION:Waterford Township Public Library\, 5168 Civic Center Dr\, Waterford\, MI\, 48329
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:2025 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Family Search Seminar\, a cornerstone of the Mid-Michigan genealogical community since 2002\, offers a comprehensive learning experience. Our presenters share their expertise in a wide array of topics\, including Michigan-specific resources\, DNA analysis\, historical records\, international research\, and essential skills like story writing\, AI-assisted research and digitizing family photos. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher\, you’ll find valuable insights and practical guidance. Join us to connect with your heritage. Check out this registration guide: Registration Guide. \nYou can find biographies and course descriptions at this site: 2025 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar Information Site. \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/2025-lansing-familysearch-seminar/
LOCATION:Lansing FamilySearch Center\, 431 E Saginaw\, Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Seminarwith Michael Strauss
DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, the Michigan Genealogical Council\, with our partners\, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan\, presents the Fall Family History Event. This year\, you can attend onsite in Lansing or online from home. Michael L. Strauss\, AG\, will be our speaker. Michael is employed as a Research Manager and Senior Genealogist for Ancestry ProGenealogists. He is a native of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is a published author and national genealogical lecturer\, instructor\, and faculty member at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)\, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)\, and the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)\, where he coordinates the military history courses. Michael has been involved in Civil War and Mexican-American War reenacting for more than twenty-five years. Michael Strauss’s presentations will be \n\nIntroduction to Military Genealogy Research will focus on a large number of records\, strategies\, and techniques to find your military ancestors from the colonial era through the Vietnam War.\nA House Divided: Research in the Civil War will examine records most used by genealogists and historians\, including service records\, draft records\, pensions\, and records to trace the movement of your ancestor’s military unit for both sides.\nRoosevelt’s Tree Army: Researching in the Civilian Conservation Corps will explore CCC genealogical resources between 1933-1942\, including Office Personnel Files\, discharge certificates\, accident reports\, camp and district reports\, photographs\, and motion pictures.\nAll in a Day’s Work: Occupational Genealogical Research will focus on the methodology to research your ancestor’s work history\, tapping into records of employment and discussing old occupations no longer in use.\n\nRegister online today A complete event schedule and mail-in registration form can be found here.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/michigan-genealogical-council-fall-family-history-seminarwith-michael-strauss/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other genealogical society events
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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan 45th Annual Genealogy Seminar – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 is Webinar or In-person at the American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Road\, Troy\, MI.\nIn-person registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch with Polish food. In-person seating is limited. \nIncludes live presentations with Q&A\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public. \nInaccuracies\, Errors\, and Conflicts of Information in Polish Vital Records and How to Resolve These Problems by Daniel Bućko \nThe Genealogical Value of Royal and Government Estate Inventories by Daniel Bućko \nThe Chene Street History Project by Dr. Karen Majewska \nHamtramck’s Polonia by Dr. Karen Majewska \nFor an informational flyer and online registration\, visit the society website.\nRegistrations paid by check must be postmarked by October 5.\nOnline registration closes on October 10.
URL:https://downrivergenealogy.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan-45th-annual-genealogy-seminar-day-2/
LOCATION:American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
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