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Purpose of the Society
The mission of the Society is to aid and assist members in genealogical studies, to encourage the collection and preservation of family and public records, and to promote the exchange of genealogical information.

Indexes to Society's Quarterly Journal
Capers Name Index

Capers Subject Index

Family History Capers, published since 1979, contains Bible records, church records, municipal records, articles from historic publications, queries, interviews with GSWC members and memorials.

GSWC Library
GSWC Library Catalog


 * Over 2,000 books and manuscripts, vital records, cemetery records and census records as well as microfilm and microfiche, with a focus on Washtenaw and surrounding counties.
 * Books and records of national and international interest are in the library as well.

GSWC Library Information -


 * The library is presently in a storage facility and closed to the public.
 * The Society is seeking a new home for its library.
 * Meanwhile, the Research Committee has access to it to answer queries.

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

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

Cost of membership and how to join:
Cost of membership and how to join

Membership brochure. (PDF)

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. Journal sample.

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:
Members may submit a query about any ancestor in any locality for free.

General Membership Meetings
Dates. Sept. 24, 2023, Oct. 22, 2023, Dec. 3, 2023, Jan. 28, 2024, Feb. 25, 2024, Mar. 24, 2024, Apr. 28, 2024. On May 19, 2024, a special program will be held to celebrate the Society's 50th anniversary.

Time. 1:30pm - short business meeting, announcements, recognition of newcomers, and breakthroughs; 2:00 - speaker; 3:00 - break; 3:15 - class.

Location. Auditorium at Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI. January, February, March 2024 Zoom only. Directional signs will be posted.

Zoom links. There is a different invitation to register and "join meeting" link for each meeting. Links may not be shared.

Registration required for attendance via Zoom. Members will be sent an invitation to register about a week before the meeting. A link to join the meeting will be sent to the member after registration.

Instructions for guests attending via Zoom. Please send an email message to info@washtenawgenealogy.org at least three days before the meeting to request an invitation to register. After registration, a link to the meeting will be sent.

Description: Two programs are offered each meeting on a wide variety of topics, including ethnic research, immigration, migration, localities, military records, repositories, DNA research, Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, online resources, research skills and methods, organizing, writing.

Listings. Home page. Meetings & Events. Lecture and Classes in 2022-2023.

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
(List each project)

List of Societies

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

Towns

 * Kostrići
 * Ann Arbor