Welcome! Dearborn Genealogical Society

The Dearborn Genealogical Society serves the Cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Wayne County, Michigan and the surrounding area.

Founded in 1966, the Dearborn Genealogical Society recently celebrated 50 years of serving genealogists in the community and those with roots in the Dearborn, Springwells, Greenfield, Fordson, and the Dearborn Township area.

Meeting location!

The Dearborn Genealogical Society meets at the Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Street, Dearborn Heights. Please check the website prior to a meeting or program to verify the meeting location.

Now at the Dearborn Public Library

Now available at the Dearborn Public Library for on-site use -- and in home use with your Dearborn Public Library card! Every page in every issue printed of the Detroit Free Press!

Newsletter information

The Society publishes a newsletter quarterly (September, December, March, and June) which includes genealogical news, historical articles, new book notes, queries, and special features. Members are encouraged to submit items for publication.

Mail newsletter items to:
Newsletter Editor
P.O. Box 1112
Dearborn, MI 48121-1112

or email to info@dgsmi.org


Michigan Genealogical Council	Federation of Genealogical Societies	War of 1812 Contributor

Events

October 24

Genealogy Help at the Library

Are you looking for your grandparent's story? Members of the Dearborn Genealogical Society will once again be available to help you research your family using resources available at the Dearborn Heights Public Library including ancestry.com and other resources to help you discover your story. Our members will be at the libraries in ...

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October 25

Records, Vital Records, and Substitutes -- Richard Fellrath

Mr. Fellrath will show why it is important to review original documents. With examples, he will show why “the little leaf” or on-line compilations may not be correct. He will also show why original documents may contain information not recorded by copyists.

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November 5

Genealogy Help at the Library

Are you interested in exploring your family's past? Members of the Dearborn Genealogical Society will once again be available to help you research your family using ancestry.com and other websites. Our members will be on site at the John F Kennedy Public Library to help you use resources available at the library ...

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November 28

Genealogy Help at the Library

Are you interested in exploring your family's past? Members of the Dearborn Genealogical Society will once again be available to help you research your family using ancestry.com and other websites. Our members will be on site at the Caroline Kennedy Public Library to help you use resources available at the library to ...

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December 6

Memories Past

We will be showing our 40th Anniversary Video of member memories, recorded in 2006. Additionally, selections from member participation in the Dearborn Public Library 2018 Big Read Program What's In a Name will be featured.

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