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Record Collections
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Indexes for Family History Capers
Capers Name Index

Capers Subject Index

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Publications In the Society's Holdings
Directory of Cemeteries of Washtenaw County Michigan - GSWC Library 977.435 Gen - descriptions of all known cemeteries, arranged by township with location maps (1997)


 * Also available from:
 * Ann Arbor District Library R977.435 Ge
 * Bentley Historical Library
 * Burton Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library
 * Library of Michigan
 * Saline District Library
 * Ypsilanti District Library
 * Ypsilanti Historical Society

GSWC Library Information - presently closed to the public

GSWC Library Catalog

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Periodicals

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Family Files (any other paper files)

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Misc

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Publications for Sale

 * Publications for Sale by the Society

Look up Services
How to Submit Research Requests


 * Research is usually limited to the materials available in the GSWC library.
 * Non-members may submit queries with a reference to Washtenaw County for publication in Family History Capers at no charge.
 * All queries are indexed for future reference.

How to Do Research in Washtenaw County
Finding Your Washtenaw County Ancestors


 * Archives and Libraries - local and regional repositories Society members visit
 * Atlases and Maps - see also "Washtenaw County Cities, Villages, and Townships"
 * Bible Registry and Surname Index - over 10,000 names
 * Cemeteries Listed Alphabetically by Location
 * Census Records
 * Church Records
 * City and County Directories
 * Courthouse Records
 * Families of Western Washtenaw County - Chelsea District Library's Family History Index, formerly known as the Obituary File
 * Genealogical and Historical Societies
 * Land Records
 * Local History
 * Military Records
 * Newspapers and Obituaries
 * Queries and Lookups
 * Research Assistance and Where to Write
 * Vital Records
 * Washtenaw County Bibliography and Publications
 * Selected Bibliography for Washtenaw County by Location and Topic
 * Selected Bibliography for Washtenaw County Research by Title
 * Selected Bibliography for Washtenaw County Research by Topic
 * Washtenaw County Cities, Villages, and Townships
 * Washtenaw County Web Pages

Cemetery Transcriptions

 * GSWC Cemetery Readings (Washtenaw Cemetery Transcriptions)


 * Indexed Washtenaw Cemetery Records
 * Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann Arbor
 * St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Bridgewater Township
 * Mt. Hope or St. John's Cemetery in Freedom Township
 * Zion Lutheran or Rogers Corners Cemetery in Freedom Township

Family History Capers
Periodical published quarterly since 1979. Contains Bible records, church records, municipal records, articles from historic publications, queries, interviews with GSWC members and In Memoriam. The last quarter edition (number 4) includes subject and name indexes for the volume. Distributed electronically and, in limited instances, in print.

News-Pages
GSWC News-Pages are produced and distributed quarterly, with Family History Capers. News-Pages contain information about upcoming membership meetings, Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, write-ups of the lectrures and classes, news from the Board, opportunities and announcements of interest to genealogist, and volunteer recruitment.

Free Look Ups:
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General Membership Meetings
Meetings for 2023-2024 will be held 9/24, 10/22, 12/3, 1/28, 2/25, 3/24, 4/28. The May 19, 2024 meeting will be a celebration event, recognizing our 50th anniversary

Meetings are streamed online.

Attending in person is an option except for January, February and March.

Members will be provided with links.

Guests may request the link for an upcoming meeting by three days prior to the meeting: info@washtenawgenealogy.org.(details of meetings: how often, where, when, what is the purpose of the meeting, i.e., genealogical instruction, planning projects, etc.)

Board Meetings
(details of board meetings: how often, where, when, who is invited)

Special Interest Group Meetings

 * DNA
 * German
 * Ireland and UK

Current Projects
Find-a-Grave

Cemetery reading

Past Projects
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List of Societies

 * Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
 * Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County Publications
 * Bucks County Genealogical Society

Towns

 * Kostrići
 * Ann Arbor