We are seeking an Education Coordinator. The Coordinator is
responsible for the educational programs. If you are
interested in more information, please send eMail to
WMGS.
All positions are volunteer.
ABOUT
WMGS
The Western Michigan* Genealogical
Society was founded in 1954 with the purpose of preserving and making
available for genealogical research the records of our ancestors;
encouraging and assisting members in genealogical research; promoting
the exchange of knowledge and encouraging the deposit of genealogical
records in established libraries and archives.
Donations
Please consider making a tax deductible donation
in support of genealogical research, education, and conservation in West
Michigan. The Western Michigan Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt organization. More information.
All of these periodicals and/or
newsletters (whatever has been done over the years) are available at
the Library of Michigan (Lansing) and in respective local libraries.
Societies: please update the webmaster with corrections or additions.
The Story of Grand Rapids was
edited by Z. Z. Lydens (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel Publications,
1966). A subject card file, citing primarily newspaper articles was
prepared during the project and serves as an indirect index to Grand
Rapids newspapers.
WMGS is a Generations
Network Affiliate. A portion of Ancestry Subscriptions purchased after
clicking the link below will benefit Western Michigan Genealogy.
*Includes Kent County and the counties
immediately surrounding; namely Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm,
Ionia, Barry and Allegan Counties. There is some extension beyond these
counties into other areas of the Western Lower Peninsula.
