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

September 27

In Search of Courthouse Records -- Jeff Mason

Anyone who has visited an old courthouse has probably experienced the amazing aroma of old records. Those that haven’t visited a courthouse might find it a bit intimidating at first, but there are significant genealogical rewards awaiting those who take the time to look. This course will provide an overview ...

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September 28

Dearborn Historical Museum Beer Tasting

The Dearborn Historical Museum Beer Tasting Party is returning with its largest selection of craft beer yet. For $20 [$25 at the door], event goers will be provided eight tickets for sampling beers from a number of Metro Detroit breweries. Wine and root beer will also be available as ...

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September 29

Ghost Hunt at the Dearborn Historical Museum

This fall, the Great Lakes Apparition Seekers will be leading three ghost hunts at the Dearborn Historical Museum buildings. Tickets for the ghost hunts will cost $40 and can be bought at the museum or on our DHM website. Tickets for the September ghost hunt can be bought here: https://thedhm.com/looking-for-apparition-seekers/. ...

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October 1

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 24

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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