"Who Do You Think You Are?" will restart July 23rd on the Learning Channel. Go to http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/who-do-you-think-you-are/about-the-show.htm for more information.

The new format for our General Membership Meetings will be as follows:

 

6:00 P.M. Question and Answer Session, Help with Software and Breaking Down Brick Walls.

7:00 P.M. Break time with beverages and snacks.

7:15 P.M. Business Meeting

7:30 P.M. Guest Speaker

Friday, July 12th thru Saturday, July 13th

 

Archives of Michigan
Michigan Historical Center
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, Michigan

 

Dr. Thomas W. Jones, will be the keynote speaker for the 2013 Abrams Genealogy Conference at the Archives of Michigan.

Registration is now live at http://seekingmichigan.org.

Friday, July 12, 2013
12:30 - 1:00 and 1:00 – 1:30
Archives of Michigan Tour

2:00 – 3:00
Researching Your Family History at the Archives of Michigan – Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan
The War of 1812 – James N. Jackson, Professional Researcher
Pitfalls, Mistakes, and Strokes of Insight – Jessica Trotter, Researcher & blogger

3:15 – 4:15
The Good, the Bad, the Deviant: Researching Correctional Records – Jill Arnold, Archives of Michigan
Using Land Records in Genealogical Research – Shirley Gage-Hodges, Eaton County Genealogical Society
Filling in the Blanks – Lori Fox, Ionia County Genealogical Society

Saturday, July 13, 2013
9:30 – 10:30
The Jones Jinx: Tracing Common Surnames – Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

11:00 – 12:00
Naturalization Record Research 101 – Jessica Miller, Archives of Michigan
Do’s and Don’ts of Cemetery Research – Gail Hershenzon, Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit (MI)
Cost-Effective Research: Accessing Irish Records from North America – Dick Doherty, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research

12:00 – 1:00
Lunch (a box lunch is included with your registration)

1:00 – 2:00
Problem Solving with Probate – Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

2:30 – 3:30
Settling the Midwest: Migration to the Great Lakes Region – Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan
Sourcing - Who Needs It, Anyway? – Karen Krugman, Professional Researcher
Selected Detroit and Michigan Genealogical Resources at the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library – Mark Bowden, Detroit Public Library 

Wednesday, August 21 through Saturday, August 24

 

Convention Center

Fort Wayne, Indiana

 

Early bird registration ends July 1, 2013. Go to www.fgs.org/cpage.php?pt=43 for more information.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

 

On Saturday, September 28, the Plymouth Historical Museum will hold the sixth in a series of genealogical workshops to help family historians of all levels research their American ancestors. This seminar features Amy Johnson Crow, CG, and Laura G. Prescott.

Amy Johnson Crow is a Genealogical Content Manager with Archives.com. She is a Certified Genealogist, speaker, author, editor, and has been involved with several state and national genealogical societies. Amy earned her Master of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University, where she concentrated on digital collections. Amy will be speaking on:

After Mustering Out: Researching Civil War Veterans
The Civil War resulted in numerous records that we can use in our genealogy. Explore these records for both Union and Confederate veterans.

Ten Years is a Long Time: Census Substitutes for the In-between Years
Census records are fantastic, but only show our ancestors once a decade. Learn about records that can fill in the gaps in the years between.

Laura G. Prescott is a professional researcher, writer, and speaker. She offers a unique mix of history, genealogy, and technology to find answers and ancestors. Her specialties include online resources, working with manuscript collections, and fitting technology to genealogy. She is a consultant at Fold3.com and past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Laura will be speaking on:

Through the Looking Glass: Making Sense of Digital Genealogy
The Internet is a genealogist's greatest resource and worst enemy. Case studies and methodology presented in this talk will explore the absurd and the practical, as well as stress the importance of finding balance between digital and traditional sources.

The Rest of the Story: Using Manuscripts to Create a Family History
Tap into great repositories of historical treasure! Discover where to find family in special collections archives and why manuscripts and artifacts are essential to building your family's story.

The seminar begins at 9:30 a.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m. There will be limited seating and the event will fill up rapidly, so please buy your ticket early. The fee for the day, $40, includes the four lectures, lunch, and the option of touring the Museum's special exhibit, "B4TV," during lunch and the afternoon break. Tickets are available at the Plymouth Historical Museum or on its website at http://www.plymouthhistory.org/events/Genealogy-Seminar_ET119.html?SortBox=201309.

The Plymouth Historical Museum is located at 155 S. Main Street, one block north of downtown Plymouth. For more information, call the Museum at 734-455-8940.