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.


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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

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WWCGS meetings are not library-sponsored events

See meeting info

below

October 21, 2024






Tyler Moll

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


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Special Interest Group

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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.

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FREE RESOURCES | Record Search

Index of Marriage & Engagement Announcements

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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

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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

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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

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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.


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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.


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Western Wayne County Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 530063

Livonia, MI 48153

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