West Michigan Junes are wonderful. There are many things to do and the weather generally cooperates. As genealogists, we need to take advantage of the summertime weather and longer daylight hours and do some outdoor activities – like cemetery trips, family reunions, and vacation/research trips to areas where our ancestors lived. Genealogically speaking, I hope this summer will be very productive for you!
Maybe you’ll have an experience this summer that you’d like to share with others. Do you like to write? We’re seeking a few people to periodically contribute short articles or stories for the WMGS Blog. News or events, books you’d recommend, historical or family information, research tips, or fun facts are all possible subjects. If you like to write, but aren’t sure how a blog works, we can show you how easy it is to publish online. An internet connection and browser are all that you need. If you are at all interested, please write to me (president@wmgs.org) and I will give you more information about how you can contribute to one of our resources.
Speaking of books to recommend, my wife surprised me last week with a new book published this year called Michigan and the Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice. It’s a great read. Jack Dempsey is the author and he is Chairman of continue reading…
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