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The next National Genealogical Society Family History Conference will be right here in Grand Rapids. As the local host society, the Western Michigan Genealogical Society has been preparing in various ways – planning for promotion, assisting NGS staff with local arrangements, and recruiting volunteers. One of our values is partnering with people and organizations from […]

Do You Find Social Media Sites Helpful in Your Genealogical Searching? Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, YouTube, Google Plus, Instagram, Flickr, etc. If so, please send your comments on which sites you use and how these sites have helped you by November 15, 2016. Send to the Editor:  michigana@wmgs.org Request from R. Waybrant, Editor of Michigana

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 […]