Western Wayne County Genealogical society
Michigan
Join us on your family history journey!
We explore various methods of tracing ancestry and promote education for both beginners and more experienced genealogists through monthly workshops + webinars addressing various topics of interest. Any person who is interested in pursuing their family history is welcome to join or may attend meetings as a visitor.
Announcements...
Research & Social hour
added!
Join us this September when we offer ​our first research help/social hour at the ​beginning of our membership meeting!
The fun begins at 5:30 PM @ the ​Plymouth District Library - this portion ​of the meeting is in-person ONLY!
Our monthly membership meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month. We provide learning opportunities by local presenters who always teach us new things!
Autumn (Sept/Oct/Nov) and Spring (Mar/Apr/May) meetings take place at Plymouth District Library.
Winter (Jan/Feb) meetings are virtual.
5:30 PM - social hour
6:45 PM - announcements & business
7:00 PM - featured presentation
If you’re unable to attend in person ​we can provide you with a meeting ​link or you can watch our live ​stream on YouTube!
See meeting info
below
September 16, 2024
presents
“What Did Grandma Do?
Women’s Titles and Occupations”
Presentation Handout ​(coming soon)
Location: Plymouth District Library
Join us at 5:30 PM for social time!
What Did Grandmother Do? How has the role of a woman changed over the years? How has society changed?
Location: Plymouth District Library
Join us at 5:30 PM for social time!
October 21, 2024
presentation description coming soon
Presentation Handout ​(coming soon)
2024-2025 Events
November 2024
Military Resources at the Library of Michigan
January 2025
details coming soon
February 2025
details coming soon
March 2025
details coming soon
April 2025
details coming soon
May 2025
details coming soon
Special Interest Group
Family Tree Maker
Special Interest Group
Join us the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM ​for a virtual gathering where we discuss all things ​Family Tree Maker software.
We will be meeting via Google Meet.
For WWCGS members only.
The meeting link will be emailed to members.
Board of Directors Meetings
WWCGS members are welcome to join our board of directors ​meeting held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Questions? Contact info@wwcgs.org
FREE RESOURCES | Record Search
Index of Marriage & Engagement Announcements
Search 6,200+ engagement and marriage announcements records appearing in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric for the years 1955-1970. Discover details, print date and section.
Index of Obituary Records
Search 2,600+ obituary records printed in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric for the years 2014-2021. Discover print date and section. Does not contain full obituaries.
Local Cemetery Records
Our volunteers and others from various local genealogy societies have put time and effort into reading, restoring, and referencing the 25,000+ records in our database from western Wayne county grave yards.
FORMS & CHARTS
Livonia Public Library
All things genealogy can be searched in the various resources brought to you by the Livonia Public Library.
Need HELP with your search?
Our team of volunteers are here to help with your family history search inquiries.
QUERY FORM | fill out and submit
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Western wayne county genealogical society
Become a Member
Members gain access to our members only area that includes our monthly newsletter, past + present meeting handouts on a variety of genealogy topics, research assistance, networking with other genealogists as well as information on all events and field trips hosted by our society. Choose your membership and pay online -OR- feel free to join or renew by mail.
$20 for 1 person | 1-year
$25 for 2 people | 1-year
$20 for an organization | 1-year
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Contact info@wwcgs.org
Contact president@wwcgs.org
Western Wayne County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 530063
Livonia, MI 48153
