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Browsing Posts published in June, 2010

Yes, we’re officially in the Summer mode in Michigan.  How sweet it is. There’s plenty of family history going on as long as you remember to make your own family memories during the best (in my opinion) months that Michigan has to offer. Feel free to take advantage of these June notices. LOCAL AND FAMILY […]

Are you related to the ANDREWS or the KELLY families? Enjoy.

WMGS DATABASE HIGHLIGHT: WORLD WAR I VETERANS CENSUS Shortly after the U.S. entry into World War I, the Daughters of the American Revolution in Michigan established a Homes Ties and War Records Committee. The purpose of this group was to preserve materials documenting the contributions that men from this state made overseas in defense of […]

Our personal calendars tend to fill up in June with graduation open houses, weddings and vacations. We also have an active Society calendar as summer gets kicked off. Here’s a quick list of WMGS events for your reference. June 12 – Here’s a reminder that in June, because the annual Arts Festival held in downtown […]