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The Michigan Genealogical Council was founded with the purpose of helping our member societies preser

Membership in MGC is open to any Michigan genealogical, family history, historical, or electronic based society or group with a strong interest in genealogy.

10/28/2026

MGC Quarterly editor Jeremy Verdusco investigates one family with more than their share of infant tragedies.

https://simplyv2.com/2026/08/01/the-stielows-and-their-surviving-children/

The Stielows and their ‘Surviving Children’ Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Mortality Statistics 1911, PDF of government publication (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1913), p. 22; imaged, Census.gov (www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/1910/bulletins/demogr...

10/27/2026

Learn about how "living history" skills can help connect audiences to historical programming. Virtual workshop presented November 13 by Claire Herhold of the Historical Society of Michigan. Tap or click through to find out more or register.

Living history is a powerful tool for connecting people with the past, but its effective use means more than the correct number of buttons on your 18th century waistcoat. Join our presenter to learn techniques for researching and crafting a living history presentation and using it to engage your aud...

10/26/2026

Coming up in just a few weeks, join us at the 2026 MGC Fall Family History Event, Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Lansing or virtually.

This year's featured speaker is Kelli Jo Bergheimer, M.S.M. The writer, teacher, editor, author, and international genealogical speaker will discuss writing biographical profiles of your ancestors and other topics. Event presented in collaboration with our partners, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan.

Tap or click the link to register or for more information.

https://mimgc.org/event/2026-mgc-fall-family-history-event-featuring-kelli-jo-bergheimer/

10/24/2026

The MGC recently hosted a discussion from Bryan Whitledge, public services librarian at Central Michigan University’s Clarke Historical Library. He spoke about resources available to family researchers as well as other resources freely available online that the staff in the Clarke use regularly. Video of this presentation will be available for a limited time. Click or tap the link to visit our continuing education page.

https://mimgc.org/continuing-education/

10/23/2026

Who doesn't love a tale of misattributed parentage?

https://wendyscalfaro.substack.com/p/hiding-in-plain-site

Who Was William Augustus Pendery (1870-1962) of Cincinnati, Ohio?

10/22/2026

Did you see our latest newsletter? Click or tap below, then select this fall's issue. Updates, tips and news for an by societies like yours.

https://mimgc.org/newsletter/

10/21/2026

MGC Quarterly editor Jeremy Verdusco reflects on the service of a Spanish-American War veteran ancestor.

Remembering the Maine: A Michigan Soldier’s Story Destruction of the "Maine," Havana harbor, Cuba, Spanish-American War 1898, 1912, photographic print; digital image from black-and-white film copy negative, reproduction no. LC-USZ62-19254; Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Wash...

10/20/2026

Get the latest on efforts to save our regional NARA offices, both San Bruno and Chicago.

Keep the National Archives regional facilities open

10/20/2026

We're excited to welcome Michigan's latest State Librarian. Congratulations, David!

Please join us in welcoming David Votta as the next ! Read the full press release and learn more about David by visiting www.Michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan.

10/19/2026

Inspire the next generation of family historians in your community!

Join us at the 2026 MGC Fall Family History Event, Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Lansing or virtually. Speaker Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan, will share creative programming and outreach ideas for libraries, genealogical organizations, and families. Explore ways to build community partnerships, share collections, and inspire the next generation of family history researchers.

Event presented in collaboration with our partners, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan.

Tap or click the link to register or for more information.

https://mimgc.org/event/2026-mgc-fall-family-history-event-featuring-kelli-jo-bergheimer/

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