Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County

Benefits of Membership

 * Subscription to the Society's quarterly journal, Family History Capers
 * Access to a full back run of the Family History Capers, through the the Family History Capers Index.Non members can search the index; members can link directly to the page.
 * Access to over 28 PDF copies of cemetery readings through GSWC Cemetery Transcriptions Online (Members Only)on the GSWC website.
 * Access to indexed cemetery records-- non members can search, but only members can view the records.
 * Access to a growing collection of indexes, viewable to members only in the Washtenaw Research section.
 * Free queries in Capers, not limited to Washtenaw County connections.
 * Research assistance ($10 donation requested).
 * Networking with other genealogists
 * Eight meetings each year, with programs and classes
 * Use of the GSWC Library
 * A packet for new members which includes a publication list, a bibliography of Washtenaw County resources and research sites, and other helpful information.
 * Join GSWC -- note: It takes 48-72 hours for membership to be activated.

History of the society

 * Established in 1974

Society Officers

 * About Us

Activities

 * QUERIES

Non‐members may submit queries with a reference to Washtenaw County for publication in Family History Capers at no charge. Members may submit queries for any locality. All queries are indexed for future reference.


 * RESEARCH

Limited research is available on request. Send all pertinent information, including a statement of information being sought and resources previously consulted, along with a self‐addressed, stamped envelope (only if you have no email address). A donation of $10.00 is suggested. More information here.


 * LIBRARY

Through donations and purchases the Society's library of genealogical materials is steadily growing, but the collection is no longer housed in The FamilySearch Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‐Day Saints, 525 East Woodland Drive, Saline, Michigan. More information here.

Website

 * Washtenaw Genealogy

Facebook page

 * Genealogy Washtenaw

Publications

 * Family History Capers, a quarterly journal, is published by the Society and distributed to all members. It contains queries, Bible records, and articles submitted by members about their family research as well as extracts and transcriptions of local records. Indexed in PERSI (Periodical Source Index). ISSN-0742-1419.

Newsletters

 * News-Pages of the Society are published quarterly and accompany the Family History Capers, the Society's quarterly journal.
 * Contains information about meetings, programs and other information that might be useful to members.

Collections

 * The Society's library includes
 * An extensive collection of Washtenaw County sources
 * A strong collection of Michigan material.
 * A strong collection of research reference material.
 * Material covering non Michigan localities as donated; strength varies.
 * Use the GSWC Library catalog to determine what is available for a given topic and/or locality.
 * Indexes for records about this area
 * Index to Family History Capers


 * The GSWC Research Committee will do research on Washtenaw County residents and provide photocopies of specified pages from the library's collection.
 * How to submit a research requests.

Events
See the GSWC Calendar for a full listing of events and meetings.

Society Meetings

 * DATE:

Hybrid meetings on the fourth Sunday of each month, September through May, except the November and December meetings which are combined.


 * PLACE:

Education Center Auditorium St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan

For a map to the meeting location please click here.


 * TIME:

1:30 PM – Business Meeting 2:00 PM – Program 3:00 PM – Social Break 3:15 PM – Class

Board Meetings

 * Second Tuesday of the month, at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Meets every month except December, and July or August. Open to all members. Information here

Nearby or Alternate Repositories

 * Bentley Historical Library Link
 * Ann Arbor District Library Link
 * Manchester District Library Link
 * Milan Public Library Link
 * Ypsilanti District Library Link
 * Ypsilanti Historical Society Archives Link
 * Saline District Library Link