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Meetings Are The SECOND TUESDAYS On The Months That We Meet And Begin Promptly At 6:30 PM (Unless Noted)
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Located at: 1415 N Center road, Saginaw, MI 48638
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2020 CALENDAR
SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EVENTS FOR 2020
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Notes And Handouts From Previous Speakers
As a courtesy to our members We will include the highlights from our monthly speakers presentations along with any printed information they give us. (NOT ALL DO THIS) So that those who were not able to attend can have the same benefits of local members GO TO: SPEAKERS NOTES/ SYLLABUS CHECK OUT JULY ON THE CALENDAR!!Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar
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THE MEETING FOR APRIL IS CANCELLED,
BUT WE WILL UPDATE OUR WEBPAGE OFTEN 
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Next meeting :
POSTPONED UNTIL THIS CORONA VIRUS THING IS OVER WITH
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REMEMBER:
STAY HEALTHY, STAY SAFE, STAY CALM! 
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SGS NEWSCHECK IT OUT!
THE 'MEMBERS ONLY' PAGE FOR THE ARCHIVES OF THE TIMBERTOWN LOG ARE OFFICIALLY COMPLETED TO
DATE (yeah!) IF YOU HAVE MISSED ONE OF THE NEWSLETTERS YOU CAN NOW ACCESS THEM ALL FROM HERE. PREVIOUS SPEAKER WAS:In February Debra Sheets gave us a presentation video from Rootstech 2020
Notes From our last timbertown logTO READ MORE CLICK THE LINK
GREAT BOOKS TO READI have personally read this book (thank you Miss Betty) and it is a wonderful insight into mental health views of the past and present, and of Detroit, from the 20's through to the 2000's.
I grew up in a suburb of Detroit and often went downtown with my Grandmother. But I can honestly say I never knew about this place. Mr Luxenberg shows within his story, how to do a systematic search, and how to record each person or place where interviews took place. He even includes all his notes in the back of the book. Brilliant! I highly recommend you read it! Debra Sheets Big thank you to SGS member
Tad Urban for the heads up on this one! four great Genealogy conferences
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Click on LOGO for the video
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GET ANSWERS...
Brick wall? Stumped? Out of Ideas?
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The combined efforts of
our members may be able to find you an answer! Go to the ASK MISS BETTY page and post your question or for help click on the Miss Betty icon. PS. We don't charge for the help but we do take donations. |
PLEASE REMEMBER US
IN YOUR WILL
REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where you can have monies donated to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society.
We then look for places in our county or state
that are in need of extra help in regards to
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH or PRESERVATION,
that we deem of great value to the community.
The donation to these places is then made in your name.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO:
saggensoc@gmail.com
IN YOUR WILL
REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where you can have monies donated to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society.
We then look for places in our county or state
that are in need of extra help in regards to
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH or PRESERVATION,
that we deem of great value to the community.
The donation to these places is then made in your name.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL TO:
saggensoc@gmail.com
WANTED: Your Corona virus stories
Michigan Genealogical Council
20 hrsLibrary of Michigan
COVID-19: Save Your Story
Project Description: COVID-19 History Project Diary
A call for volunteers: The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all of us in many different ways and we are all eyewitnesses to the events that have been unfolding the last few weeks. This is a time for us to record our daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings in diary form, either in writing or video. The Library of Michigan envisions collecting and preserving these stories. The goal is to preserve the stories of our daily lives during the crisis and to provide future historians, researchers, and students with information and data on life in Michigan communities during the Pandemic.
For questions about the project or to submit a diary, please email:
The Library of Michigan staff at: Librarian@Michigan.gov.
Submissions can be emailed in at any time.
20 hrsLibrary of Michigan
COVID-19: Save Your Story
Project Description: COVID-19 History Project Diary
A call for volunteers: The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected all of us in many different ways and we are all eyewitnesses to the events that have been unfolding the last few weeks. This is a time for us to record our daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings in diary form, either in writing or video. The Library of Michigan envisions collecting and preserving these stories. The goal is to preserve the stories of our daily lives during the crisis and to provide future historians, researchers, and students with information and data on life in Michigan communities during the Pandemic.
For questions about the project or to submit a diary, please email:
The Library of Michigan staff at: Librarian@Michigan.gov.
Submissions can be emailed in at any time.
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These Genealogy Sites are Providing
Free Resources During the Pandemic
Most of us are aware of the importance of social distancing during this difficult time in history, and are staying at home to protect ourselves and others. And, while the coronavirus pandemic is causing emotional and economic stress for us all, it is important to find ways to relieve our worry by taking part in activities that lift our mood and help us stay connected (virtually).
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
That’s why those of us at Family History Daily are so glad to see several genealogy companies and organizations stepping up to provide free access to a wide variety of documents, images, courses and tools to enhance research while we all self-isolate. We’re proud of the family history community for pulling together to support one another and hope these resources will bring a smile to your face.
YOUR LAUGH FOR THE DAY
THIS JUST IN
2020 Census 
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PLEASE
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT THE 2020 CENSUS
Some may want to fill out the online census.
We did! You get a letter in the mail with a Census ID#
and then you go to the website and fill out the questions they have there. It's super easy and doesn't take but
a few minutes.
IF YOU NEED HELP FILLING IT OUT PLEASE CALL:
1-844-330-2020
REMEMBER...
future generations may be looking for YOU someday!
REMEMBER TO FILL OUT THE 2020 CENSUS
Some may want to fill out the online census.
We did! You get a letter in the mail with a Census ID#
and then you go to the website and fill out the questions they have there. It's super easy and doesn't take but
a few minutes.
IF YOU NEED HELP FILLING IT OUT PLEASE CALL:
1-844-330-2020
REMEMBER...
future generations may be looking for YOU someday!
FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY
eASTER RECIPE FAVORITESRecipes from our families connect us to our history and they
have a way of bringing families together. And anytime families gather, even if to JUST EAT -- That's when Family History is made! |
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Buying potted yellow tulips, playing with bright flavors in the kitchen,
and digging out my pair of summer Toms (even if only wearing them indoors) are a few of the motions I must go through during this time
of the year to try and feign a feeling of spring.
It’s late March and the snowbanks on either side of our driveway
tower over my head like steady ramparts, as if barring spring from
ushering in wildflowers and fresh clover. It’s unfathomable to think
that we will have a green Easter, although I can recall many an
egg hunt in the past enjoyed in the grass, not to mention brunch
on the patio. This year will be different and that’s okay.
Thank you https://simplebites.net
and digging out my pair of summer Toms (even if only wearing them indoors) are a few of the motions I must go through during this time
of the year to try and feign a feeling of spring.
It’s late March and the snowbanks on either side of our driveway
tower over my head like steady ramparts, as if barring spring from
ushering in wildflowers and fresh clover. It’s unfathomable to think
that we will have a green Easter, although I can recall many an
egg hunt in the past enjoyed in the grass, not to mention brunch
on the patio. This year will be different and that’s okay.
Thank you https://simplebites.net
Submit your own family favorite recipes here
and we will publish them! Please send photos to: sgsmi1971@gmail.com
and we will publish them! Please send photos to: sgsmi1971@gmail.com
FREE GENEALOGY HELP cold cases
RESEARCH HELP
PLEASE NOTE:
BECAUSE OF COVID-19 VIRUS,
THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
IS CLOSED TO EVERYONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
BUT YOU CAN STILL CALL FOR
ONLINE HELP AT:
FamilySearch open 24/7
1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week!
BECAUSE OF COVID-19 VIRUS,
THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
IS CLOSED TO EVERYONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
BUT YOU CAN STILL CALL FOR
ONLINE HELP AT:
FamilySearch open 24/7
1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week!
FAMILY HISTORY 101
Sharing your family’s legacy is so important for strengthening family
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
bonds and reliving traditions that will make memories for every
generation. Take the time to sit down with your living relatives to
record important family history and maybe you’ll make some new
family history research discoveries. LET US SHOW YOU HOW...
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SGS PIONEER CERTIFICATES
Pioneer, Settler or First Family certificates
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
The Saginaw Genealogical Society began the issuance of Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates in 2017
are for any PROVEN ancestors who may have lived in
Saginaw County from 1822-1884.
The Saginaw Genealogical Society began the issuance of Pioneer, Settler and First Family Certificates in 2017
Give a gift the family will forever remember!
* Your ancestor will be noted in our website
* You will receive a handsome embossed certificate
* Ancestor documentation is vetted by our Society.
* Suitable for framing, or for documentation of your ancestors presence in Saginaw County along with their pedigree.
* Your ancestor will be noted in our website
* You will receive a handsome embossed certificate
* Ancestor documentation is vetted by our Society.
* Suitable for framing, or for documentation of your ancestors presence in Saginaw County along with their pedigree.
Go to the History tab
in our menu and then to the Pioneers link, or just click here on the pioneers link>> PIONEERS |
John Cammin and the very
first Certificate in the Pioneer/Settler/First Family Awards Program |
CHECK OUT OUR Fb SITE
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FACEBOOK
There are lots of cool and interesting things to read there!
You can connect to Fb right from our website.
Search: Saginaw Genealogical Society or go to our
main page and click "Fb link" (top right corner) or Click HERE
You need to sign into your own Fb account to enter the site.
There are lots of cool and interesting things to read there!
You can connect to Fb right from our website.
Search: Saginaw Genealogical Society or go to our
main page and click "Fb link" (top right corner) or Click HERE
You need to sign into your own Fb account to enter the site.
FREE- FREE- FREE!
DO YOU DIARY?Well apparently future generations are going to want to know what you and I did during this VERY interesting time of self-quarantine during the Corona virus which will be forever marked in history.
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PREPARE FOR MEMORIAL DAY
A great bit of knowledge and guidance.. as soon as it warms up above 32*
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAUGH
FYI: THE ANSWER VIRGINIA, TO THE SECOND QUESTION,
IT WAS 9
IT WAS 9
MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
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Michiganology.org is going to be the Archives of Michigan go-to place for digital content. Non digital content, such as county and subject guides, will move to the Michigan.gov/mhc website.
The 1944 death certificate images are in the process of being uploaded. The date search function will NOT find records on the last date entered in the search box. It is important to remember to include a range of dates when searching.
Example: Looking for a 5 January 1932 death certificate.
Enter: 4 January 1932 -6 January 1932 for dates.
The 1944 death certificate images are in the process of being uploaded. The date search function will NOT find records on the last date entered in the search box. It is important to remember to include a range of dates when searching.
Example: Looking for a 5 January 1932 death certificate.
Enter: 4 January 1932 -6 January 1932 for dates.
SPOTLIGHT:
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Saginaw County, Michigan Genealogy Trails
The History of Saginaw County, Michigan
(pages 654-703. Transcribed by Pam Harris)
The History of Saginaw County, Michigan
(pages 654-703. Transcribed by Pam Harris)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
Tips on how to stay happy in troubling times (CoVid-19)
By dwelling less on stress and reflecting on the positives, the BBC Future’s guide to happiness will help you to feel less overwhelmed by world events.
MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS
Veteran Headstones
By Mike Sonnenberg
On the outskirts of Saginaw in the back of Oakwood Cemetery is the veterans section with a Civil War Monument surrounded by tombstones of the veterans that so proudly served in the military. You will notice one marker is cleaner than the rest of the markers. I don’t know who Ross F. Huffman is other than what is written on his marker and that he served in the infantry during World War II. His marker is in a restored state and cleaned compared to the surrounding headstones. My friend worked at the cemetery, and he told me that one of Mr. Hoffman’s relatives was researching their genealogy and family heritage when they discovered they were related to Mr. Hoffman. While visiting the cemetery, they painstakingly scrubbed and cleaned the tombstone. It stands out among the other markers but they deserve to be honored and remembered.
connect to LOST IN MICHIGAN
On the outskirts of Saginaw in the back of Oakwood Cemetery is the veterans section with a Civil War Monument surrounded by tombstones of the veterans that so proudly served in the military. You will notice one marker is cleaner than the rest of the markers. I don’t know who Ross F. Huffman is other than what is written on his marker and that he served in the infantry during World War II. His marker is in a restored state and cleaned compared to the surrounding headstones. My friend worked at the cemetery, and he told me that one of Mr. Hoffman’s relatives was researching their genealogy and family heritage when they discovered they were related to Mr. Hoffman. While visiting the cemetery, they painstakingly scrubbed and cleaned the tombstone. It stands out among the other markers but they deserve to be honored and remembered.
connect to LOST IN MICHIGAN
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aMAZING STORIES
It was in 1990 that I began tracing my family tree, with my dad. We went through old photos from the attic, yellowed slips of newspaper with obituaries and birth notices, business cards and scrap albums, all in an effort to draw out our genealogy as far as we could. Almost everything was traceable, but we did encounter one missing piece, one family mystery that we simply couldn't solve.
GENEALOGY TUTORIALS
ITS FREE CHECK THEM OUT !
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Learn how to D.I.G.
(Discover, Index, Genealogy)
TUTORIALS ON :
(Discover, Index, Genealogy)
TUTORIALS ON :
- VIDEOS FROM ALL THE ROOTSTECH CONFERENCES
- HOW TO GET STARTED IN BUILDING A TREE
- HOW TO LOOK FOR INFORMATION
- HOW TO INDEX
DID YOU KNOW?
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NEWSBANK
NEWSBANK can be used for FREE with your public library card ID number. This website has newspapers to search for obituaries! CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE
NEWSBANK can be used for FREE with your public library card ID number. This website has newspapers to search for obituaries! CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE
INTERESTING STUFF
Read all about it! Family History Daily
It wasn’t all that long ago that genealogists stored their family trees offline. These ‘old school’ family researchers owned actual physical copies of the records they had collected and carefully cataloged and stored them in elaborate file systems in their homes (you know who you are).
Later, most of us switched to family tree programs on our computers that we purchased from a local software store or by mail. We took those actual, paper records and scanned and attached them to our fancy new family tree program for safe keeping and easy reference. This provided a whole new way to store and organize our research and show it off to family and friends.
A lot has changed since that time. Although many of us still use offline family tree programs, most of us choose to sync to online trees as well, or we may only keep our tree(s) online. And a surprising number of people are storing and updating their trees in more than one location.
It is not uncommon for someone to have a tree on a paid site like Ancestry or MyHeritage, as well as on a free, collaborative site like FamilySearch AND in a DNA database such as Family Tree DNA – in addition to an offline program.
This ever-increasing availability of places to store and share family trees has many benefits (and a few downsides) but it has also created one major problem for researchers – access to attached records.
To read more about this and find solutions along with step-by-step instructions, please click on the button below. V
Later, most of us switched to family tree programs on our computers that we purchased from a local software store or by mail. We took those actual, paper records and scanned and attached them to our fancy new family tree program for safe keeping and easy reference. This provided a whole new way to store and organize our research and show it off to family and friends.
A lot has changed since that time. Although many of us still use offline family tree programs, most of us choose to sync to online trees as well, or we may only keep our tree(s) online. And a surprising number of people are storing and updating their trees in more than one location.
It is not uncommon for someone to have a tree on a paid site like Ancestry or MyHeritage, as well as on a free, collaborative site like FamilySearch AND in a DNA database such as Family Tree DNA – in addition to an offline program.
This ever-increasing availability of places to store and share family trees has many benefits (and a few downsides) but it has also created one major problem for researchers – access to attached records.
To read more about this and find solutions along with step-by-step instructions, please click on the button below. V
MORE INTERESTING STUFF
Saginaw News Obituary Index
With over 200,00+ obituaries for you
to find. Click on the link below
http://obits.netsource-one.net/
A NEW WEBSITEichiganology.org |
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SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG IS NOW MICHIGANOLOGY.ORG
The second biggest change to our website – the search box in the top right corner of every page, the ability to narrow search results, the option to add comments and tags to digital objects – are all features of our host’s upgrades. As we began to incorporate these new features, we also took the opportunity to change the structure of the website as well. These changes are meant to enable our staff to handle most of the web development work necessary to maintain and expand the website.
Memories & Traditions
Grateful that we have more options than our Grandparents had...like Lye soap! ugh COUNTING MY BLESSINGS! But these tips will really help.
OF GRAVE INTEREST
(I THINK I'VE SEEN SOME OF THESE IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY!!!)
A grave interest By Joy Neighbors
I am a Tombstone Tourist: someone who loves to wander cemeteries. I find it akin to visiting a museum: an opportunity to enjoy rarely seen sculpture, intricate carvings, and amazing architecture, all in a tranquil outdoor setting.
This blog is about cemetery culture, art, history, issues of death, and genealogy - subjects of current relevance. I usually find something that intrigues me and makes me want to dig deeper. Care to join me? Read on by clicking the link button below
This blog is about cemetery culture, art, history, issues of death, and genealogy - subjects of current relevance. I usually find something that intrigues me and makes me want to dig deeper. Care to join me? Read on by clicking the link button below
Do you have an interesting
genealogy story you'ld like to share?
Send us an email,
we can even keep the last name private
sgsmi1971@gmail.com
genealogy story you'ld like to share?
Send us an email,
we can even keep the last name private
sgsmi1971@gmail.com
LAUGH OF THE DAY
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LIBRARY CARDS
Are you a Michigan library card holder? Did you know that as of May 24, 2016, you can now access hundreds
of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission? You can even use it to visit any of the
Seven National Park venues in this state!
To Read More About It:
CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission? You can even use it to visit any of the
Seven National Park venues in this state!
To Read More About It:
CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW
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STRANGE BUT TRUE
Many, many years ago, when I was twenty-three,
I was married to a widow who was pretty as can be.
This widow had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red.
My father fell in love with her, and soon they, too, were wed.
This made my dad my son-in-law and really changed my very life,
My daughter was my mother, cause she was my father's wife.
To complicate the matter, even though it brought me joy,
I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy.
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to Dad,
And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad.
For if he was my uncle, then that also made him brother
Of the widow's grown-up daughter, who, of course, was my stepmother.
Father's wife then had a son who kept him on the run,
And he became my grandchild, for he was my daughter's son.
My wife is now my mother's mother, and it makes me blue,
Because, although she is my wife, she's my grandmother, too.
Now if my wife is my grandmother, then I'm her grandchild,
And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild,
For now I have become the strangest case you ever saw,
As husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa!
Oh, I'm my own grandpa.
I'm my own grandpa.
It sounds funny, I know, but it really is so,
Oh, I'm my own grandpa.
ANON
DID YOU COUNT ALL THE BUNNIES?
