Oakland County Genealogical Society Message
It has come to our attention that at least some of the Quarterlies which were mailed this week were stapled together incorrectly. We are working with the printer on corrective action, including...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Message - addition to the 1890 census...
Great news, our volunteers have completed the indexing of the 1884, 1889, and 1893 tax assessment rolls for Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan. The list is posted on our website under the...
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On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “Creating Your Family History with Microsoft’s Publisher together with Ten Simple Steps for...
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The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan and The Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library Presents”Exploring Ontario Research” With Fawne Stratford-Devai Saturday, May 18, 2013 Use...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society -- Last meeting of the program year
On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled "Secrets of the Dead" by OCGS member Sandy Kinter. Join us as we search for some of the Secrets...
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The Southern California Genealogical Society is offering Live-Stream webinars of some of the sessions from their Jamoree. You need a computer with speakers or a headphone to listen and watch. The...
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The OCGS board met recently at the home of the new president, Irvin Rabideau. Much was accomplished during the meeting. The board voted to move our meeting location to the Kilgour Scottish Centre of...
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The Society board members have been hard at work planning our program schedule for the coming year. Your membership mailing will be going out late next week, on 8/15/2013. Remember, the Society mails...
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OCGS has announced the program schedule for 2013-14. You may see the schedule, information about our new location, and download a schedule and map on the site:...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Message National Archives Virtual...
WHAT: National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair For the first time ever, the National Archives will host a virtual Genealogy Fairwith live lectures and chat via the website UStream and a call-in...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical SocietyCan you Help on Help Night?
Dear Members and friends, We are still need you to volunteer to staff our help tables for our "Help Night on October 1, 2013. Especially needed are helpers for "Beginners". Handouts are provided by...
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On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a “Family History Open House & Help Night.” So, bring your questions, bring your laptops (wi-fi...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Salt Lake City Research Trip Details and...
Details regarding the Salt Lake City Research Trip have been posted on the OCGS website at: http://www.ocgsmi.org/salt-lake-city-trip/. You can download a registration form right from the page. We...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Meeting Reminder
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “Genealogy Research in Local Catholic Sacramental Records” by Ms. Heidi Christein, the...
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Hello and happy Thanksgiving from the Society. We wish all our members and friends a wonderful holiday season. Make plans now to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Kilgour...
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OCGS wishes all our members and friends a happy holiday season and the best of everything in the new year. Please remember to mark your calendars for our January meeting at Christ Church Cranbrook....
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Message free webinars of interest
The Ohio historical Society is offering two free webinars in January 2014. Although they are free registration is required. Follow the link below for more information and registration....
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical Society Message -- meeting Saturday
Joint Meeting with the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research is Saturday, January 11, 2014. Mr. Curt Witcher of the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center will speak on “Migration Routes to...
View ArticleOakland County Genealogical SocietyPrinting error
Issue #4 of Acorns to Oaks which was mailed last week was missing pages 111-126. We regret this error. The printer is reprinting the complete issue and a new copy will be mailed to each subscriber on...
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On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 the Oakland County Genealogical Society is pleased to present a program titled “How to Use Timelines to Enhance your Research” by Pam Warren. Ms. Warren, who is the...
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