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.
Family research for ALL!
Announcements...
Research & Social hour added!
Join us this Fall when we offer 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
6:00 PM - roundtable (if scheduled)
6:45 PM - announcements & business
7:00 PM - featured presentation
WWCGS meetings are not library-sponsored events
See meeting info
below
October 21, 2024
The Wayne County Poorhouse & Asylum:
Eloise
You will hear about the founding of the Wayne County poorhouse back in the 1830s, how mental illnesses were treated (or not), and how the institution grew to be one of the largest in the country. Eloise had many uses over time including poorhouse, asylum, sanitarium, general hospital, and more. We will also touch on the potters field on site, and where to possibly look for records.
presents
Presentation Handout (coming soon)
Location: Plymouth District Library
Agenda:
5:30 PM Social time & Sharing
6:00 PM Roundtable - Financial Security
6:45 PM Announcements & Business
7:00 PM Featured Presentation
2024-2025 Events
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
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.
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
