Queries for Publication
in Family History Capers
About Queries
- A query is a concise short paragraph about one particular individual that clearly defines your genealogical question.
- GSWC accepts *free* queries for publication in our quarterly magazine, Family History Capers
- if the reference is to Washtenaw County and the surrounding area.
- Members may submit queries for localities beyond Washtenaw County.
- Queries are indexed at the GSWC Library and, on our website, in the Capers Name Index.
What to Include
- Be sure to include a name, a date and a place in your query.
- What information are you seeking? Be specific.
- Write out all words in full.
- Please include your email address and indicate if you wish it published with your query.
- Are you willing to exchange data or to correspond? Are you willing to exchange research?
Submit a separate query for each individual
Examples and Help
- ​Please see, National Genealogical Society "Writing a Query"
- Please see examples in Family History Capers (login required)
- Family History Capers 5(1):28 and 12(1):20 have queries
- Look in the Capers Subject Index for additional issues with queries (login required)
Subj: Allen Smith of Barren Co KY, 1821-abt 1857
Researching Allen Smith, b 1821 VA, mov to Barren Co KY bef 1850, m Susan Carter.
dpl Metcalfe Co KY abt 1857. Bro of Geo. W. Smith, Civil War veteran. Will share
GEDCOM. Email SuzyQ@Smith.com.National Genealogical Society [accessed 8-Feb-2026]
How to Submit
Email template --> opens an email with the subject heading Capers Query
Fillable form --> opens a fillable PDF form.