March Meeting: Sunday, March 26, 2023

 Our March 26, 2023 meeting will be a virtual meeting held on Zoom beginning at 1:30.  A zoom link and information on how to join the meeting will be sent to members one week prior to the event. Non-members wishing to attend may send a request by Thursday March 23rd to info@washtenawgenealogy.org. 

Program: "The Genealogical Proof Standard: Put the Power of GPS to Work" 

Producing a high-quality, reliable genealogy requires thoughtfulness and thoroughness during the research process. Learn how testing your  work against recognized standards helps you achieve your goals. In this introduction to the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) you will  learn about the development of modern standards, their importance for all genealogists, and how anyone, at any level of experience, can effectively apply these common-sense “best practices” to their family project.

Our Speaker: Alice Hoyt Veen

Alice Hoyt Veen is a Board-certified genealogist, professional researcher, writer, and genealogical educator. Alice believes family history success lies in truly understanding the records our ancestors created. She founded Prairie Roots Research in 2010 with the mission of fostering a deeper understanding of the past by researching and reconstructing forgotten lives. She is committed to assisting genealogists at every level of experience to rediscover, preserve, and share their unique family story. Alice has spoken at national, regional, and state conferences, and for numerous local organizations. She is a past trustee for the BCG Education Fund, a charitable trust advancing the educational aims of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
 
 
 
Class: The Buckeye State: Researching Your Ohio Ancestors 

Are you researching ancestral trails that extend to and from Ohio? Learn about the rich and abundant genealogical resources available in print and online.

 
Our Instructor: Kris Rzepczynski
 
Presenter: Kris Rzepczynski is a Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, where he specializes in family history and Michigan research, Kris has worked in the genealogical community for more than 20 years. He is a former Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and a Past President of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society.

NOTICE:

 
The GSWC Library was moved into storage the week of July 18, 2022. We are no longer located at the Family History Center on E. Woodland Drive in Saline. For more information click on the "Library" button on the left side of the page.

2022-2023 Lectures and Classes

Click here for information about our meetings and the meeting schedule through May 2023.

Welcome!


The Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan (GSWC for short) functions through volunteer efforts and welcomes anyone interested in genealogy and local history, whether beginning their family research or more experienced researchers.
 
THANK YOU for visiting the GSWC website. We hope your visit will help your research and you will return often.
 
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Our website features an extensive list of Washtenaw County and Michigan research links and resources; databases; indexes; a surname database; a catalog of over 2,000 books, cemetery records, and census records in our library; and a calendar of events.
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