The Lighter Side of Genealogy
Date: May 23, 2027
Time: 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Auditorium & on Zoom

The Lighter Side of Genealogy

After a short business meeting starting at 1:30pm, Bill O'Reilly will present, via Zoom, “The Lighter Side of Genealogy.” Then, following an intermission, we will break into two groups at the auditorium and two groups online. One group will focus today's topic and the other will review genealogy research questions. Please submit your questions to info@washtenawgenealogy.org.

Program Details A look at the lighter side of genealogy but with a few tricks to learn along the way.

Biographical Details Bill O’Reilly has been passionate about genealogy for more than 40 years and has worked as a professional genealogist for the past 15 years. He holds a certificate in Genealogy from Boston College and is a past president of the Genealogical Society of Michigan.

Bill founded GSWC’s Ireland & UK Special Interest Group and serves as president of the Chelsea Area Historical Society. He leads Genealogy Help sessions at the Chelsea Senior Center and Silver Maples Retirement Community. With approximately two dozen genealogy presentations to his credit, he is also a regular presenter for the Adult Learners Institute. His own Washtenaw County roots extend back to the 1840s.

How to Attend No registration is required to attend in person. However, registration is required to attend this meeting on Zoom. Members will receive an email invitation to register about a week prior to the meeting. Non-members, please send a request to register to info@washtenawgenealogy.org by May 20. No handout for today's presentation.