Serving family historians researching the Michigan communities of Dearborn, Dearborn Township, and Dearborn Heights, since 1966
Exploring a New State - This program is the steps to start with when you are starting to research a new state. Included will be Family Search wiki and catalog, Cyndi's list, googling, etc. Also, a brief description on the additional information you can get when researching a new country.
Finding the Men of the Fur Trade with Derek J. Blount After a brief history of the fur trade in North America, we will look at several major companies involved and where to find their records. The companies we will explore are the Hudson Bay Company, the Northwest Company, the American Fur Company, and Revillon ... Read more
This is a presentation that will weave family lore, genealogical research and DNA results into a story of revealing truths. Join Velaine Nagy while she shares how she discovers the reality of DNA results, backed with research and realigned with the lifelong beliefs built by family oral history. Experience the rebalancing of the family tree ... Read more
Tracing Your Dutch Roots with Alexander Tolksdorf Many communities in Michigan, and across the United States, boast a rich Dutch heritage, owing their founding and regional culture to the influence of Dutch immigration. This presentation will explore resources and techniques to trace your Dutch ancestors in the United States and back into the Netherlands, with ... Read more
Connecting the Points on your Family Map – A review of modes of transportation and routes across the nation and time, and how to apply it your map. This is a basic, “How did my ancestors get here from there?”