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.

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


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Events

September 25

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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September 26

Scandalous Ancestors – Jessica Trotter

Scandalous Ancestors – Jessica Trotter This session provides ideas for tracing “scandalous” ancestors, including a case study featuring an unreliable ancestor with a research story that began in 1860s Detroit and ends in Logan County, Illinois.

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October 7

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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October 23

Genealogy Help at the Library

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October 24

Seeking Michigan Becomes Michiganology – Jill Arnold

The Archives of Michigan’s digital platform is undergoing major change! SeekingMichigan.org will become Michiganology. This session will review what things will stay the same, what features will improve, and why the Archives of Michigan is making these important changes.

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