Meetings Are The SECOND TUESDAYS
On The Months That We Meet And Begin Promptly At 6:30 PM (Unless Noted on Calendar) |
Located at: 1415 N Center road, Saginaw, MI 48638
DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK,
YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND THE LINK IN THE
TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE
YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND THE LINK IN THE
TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE
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 |
2020 CALENDAR
|
OCTOBER WILL BE CHRONICLING AMERICA THRU NEWSPAPERS
PRESENTED BY DEBRA SHEETS
|
Next meeting : 13th OCT
MEETINGS WILL NOW BE ONLINE, LIVE AND IN PERSON
ON ZOOM THEY WILL STILL BE HELD ON THE 2nd TUESDAYS OF THE MONTHS WE MEET, PROMPTLY AT 6:30 EST (MEMBERS ONLY) please sign in at 6pm |
REMEMBER:
TO SIGN UP FOR ZOOM ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER TODAY! |
SGS NEWSSPEAKER FOR 13 OCTOBER 2020
DEBRA SHEETS
PRESENTS A SHORT VIDEO ON: HOW NEWSPAPERS CHRONICLED AMERICA How to use the website 'Chronicling America' and how to prepare your chronicled newspaper info for your research. We will also take a look into the current project that Debra is involved with, and how you can help update and compile photos for the SAGINAW COUNTY SCHOOLHOUSE PROJECT. THIS PROGRAM WAS CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. OUR DEEPEST APOLOGIES. DEBRA WILL PRESENT THIS PROGRAM AGAIN IN MAY 2021. ID YOU KNOW...
|
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
SGS REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where your donated monies to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society
can mean a real difference!
We look for places in our city or county
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
SGS REMEMBRANCE FUND
Where your donated monies to the
Saginaw Genealogical Society
can mean a real difference!
We look for places in our city or county
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
THIS JUST IN
How to Go From Boring to Brilliant:
Family History Writing
Family History Writing
If you’re reading this then chances are you interested in family history writing. But, how often do you read other people’s family histories? I’m not talking skim reading here. I mean actually taking in the…
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...
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!
ONLINE HELP AT:
FamilySearch open 24/7
1-866-604-1830
24 hrs a day / 7 days a week!
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
IN LOCAL NEWS
WHO WAS THOMAS DEWEY?
This beautiful average looking wooden two-story house, in a quiet neighborhood of Owosso, is where Thomas Dewey was raised.
Most people probably would have never remembered the name
Dewey if it was not for the Chicago Daily Tribune boldly printing the headline DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN.
Most people probably would have never remembered the name
Dewey if it was not for the Chicago Daily Tribune boldly printing the headline DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN.
Thank you to LOSTINMICHIGAN.NET
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...
SGS PIONEER CERTIFICATES
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 |
STRANGE BUT TRUE
Shocking Family History Discoveries
One of the most rewarding aspects of genealogy is uncovering
stories about your ancestors that you may never have known --
no matter how crazy — and preserving them for future generations.
You never know what thrilling tales await you in the memories of past generations....
stories about your ancestors that you may never have known --
no matter how crazy — and preserving them for future generations.
You never know what thrilling tales await you in the memories of past generations....
CHECK OUT OUR Fb SITE
There are lots of cool and interesting things to read there! Or ask a question. You can connect to Fb right from our website!
FACEBOOK
Search: Saginaw Genealogical Society or go to our main page and click "Fb link" (top right corner) or Click HERE or click the icon above! PS: You will need to sign into your own Fb account to enter the site. |
FREE- FREE- FREE!

Saginaw News Obituary Index

With over 200,00+ obituaries for you
to find. Click on the link below
http://obits.netsource-one.net/
!!!PLEASE REMEMBER!!!
*Remember all Members
can now attend the
SGS ZOOM meetings
no matter where you live!
Meeting is on: Oct 13TH @ 6PM EST
Hope to see you there!
*
Invites sent the day before
to all current members
with an email address.
If you don't get the email, check spam, or make sure your membership
is up to date.
can now attend the
SGS ZOOM meetings
no matter where you live!
Meeting is on: Oct 13TH @ 6PM EST
Hope to see you there!
*
Invites sent the day before
to all current members
with an email address.
If you don't get the email, check spam, or make sure your membership
is up to date.
FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY
Ultimate Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash
Author: Michele Rosen
THIS WAS DELICIOUS...I MADE IT AND
EVEN MY PICKY HUSBAND ATE IT !
EVEN MY PICKY HUSBAND ATE IT !
Every year I HAVE to make a new recipe for stuffed
roasted acorn squash – it’s just completely necessary.
THANK YOU...
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com
roasted acorn squash – it’s just completely necessary.
THANK YOU...
https://www.paleorunningmomma.com
MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
The Fall MGC newsletter is now available on the MGC website as well. It is on the home page, under Dan's video. Thank you to Paul Roltsch for his first issue as newsletter editor.
Lastly, don't forget to sign up for the November 14th MGC Fall Family History Event. You can find more information about the schedule in the newsletter and on the website. Registration is required for this virtual event and can be found on the right side bar at the top under "MGC 2020 Virtual Fall Family History Seminar with Sunny Morton" and then "Buy Tickets". |
COMING VIRTUALLY TO YOUR HOME!
Saturday, November 14
2020 MGC Fall Family History Event
with Sunny Morton (Statewide Event)
MGC is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2020 Virtual Fall Family History Seminar with our partners the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan!
Our keynote speaker will be Sunny Morton. Sunny will give four lectures live, virtually. Additionally, there will be one session each from Kris Rzepczynski of the Archives of Michigan and Matt Pacer from the Library of Michigan.
Speaker, writer, blogger, and editor, Sunny Morton, speaks to genealogical communities throughout the world. Her work includes being a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine and a National Genealogical Society award-winning editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She is co-author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, author of Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, and the quick reference guide, Genealogy Giants: Comparing the 4 Major Websites. Sunny is especially known for tracing U.S. ancestors expertise; comparing the industry’s largest websites, and giving presentations on how to reconstruct and tell meaningful stories from the past.
Registration is now open!
2020 MGC Fall Family History Event
with Sunny Morton (Statewide Event)
MGC is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2020 Virtual Fall Family History Seminar with our partners the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan!
Our keynote speaker will be Sunny Morton. Sunny will give four lectures live, virtually. Additionally, there will be one session each from Kris Rzepczynski of the Archives of Michigan and Matt Pacer from the Library of Michigan.
Speaker, writer, blogger, and editor, Sunny Morton, speaks to genealogical communities throughout the world. Her work includes being a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine and a National Genealogical Society award-winning editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She is co-author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, author of Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, and the quick reference guide, Genealogy Giants: Comparing the 4 Major Websites. Sunny is especially known for tracing U.S. ancestors expertise; comparing the industry’s largest websites, and giving presentations on how to reconstruct and tell meaningful stories from the past.
Registration is now open!
THIS JUST IN....
WHATS NEW AT THE GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY IN LANSING?

Saturday, October 10
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Webinar
So – what a year 2020 has been so far! Many events cancelled, many other events changed somehow.
This year’s Got Ancestors?! 2020 Seminar is no different.
We have switched it to a Virtual Seminar. Our speaker, Lisa Louise Cooke, will be at her home in Texas, and all the attendees will be at their homes where ever they live. Or maybe you’ll be sitting in your car because you have lousy internet connectivity at your home.
In any case, we’re pleased to bring Lisa Louise Cooke to you for a day of (virtual) presentations and learning.
To register click here.
Saturday, October 10
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Webinar
So – what a year 2020 has been so far! Many events cancelled, many other events changed somehow.
This year’s Got Ancestors?! 2020 Seminar is no different.
We have switched it to a Virtual Seminar. Our speaker, Lisa Louise Cooke, will be at her home in Texas, and all the attendees will be at their homes where ever they live. Or maybe you’ll be sitting in your car because you have lousy internet connectivity at your home.
In any case, we’re pleased to bring Lisa Louise Cooke to you for a day of (virtual) presentations and learning.
- How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
- The Genealogist’s Google Search Methodology for 2020
- How to Create Exciting Interactive Family History Tours with Google Earth
- Inspiring Ways to Capture the Interest of the Non-Genealogists in Your Family
To register click here.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
3 Common Genealogy Problems
& How to Solve Them
Tracing your family tree is not always an easy pursuit and some problems are more common than others. The 3 issues detailed below are some of the most common problems afflicting genealogists. These ‘nightmares’ keep even the most experienced of genealogists up late into the night! Don’t despair though, help is at hand and you might soon find you’re able to turn that challenge into a triumph....
MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS
The History of the Ghost Army:
WWII Story
Do you know the tale of the Ghost Army of WWII? It’s a fascinating story that is just coming to light. Their tale shows what a difference an
artist can make.
artist can make.
23rd Headquarters Special Troops - US Army: "Ghost Army" United States Army tactical deception unit during World War II
mORE LINKS FOR OUR READERS
fOR QUICK LINKS - CLICK ON THE BLUE ICONS
Andrew had a secret hiding in his parent's past that would rock his sense of identity to the core. Can AncestryDNA and family history research help him piece his together his story?
click on the arrow to start the video
click on the arrow to start the video
IN REMEMBRANCE
Anne C. (Pickett, Neumann) Pufahl
Anne C. (Pickett, Neumann) Pufahl
May 4th, 1937 - October 18th, 2020Age: 83 years
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home, with her family at her side. At the age of 83 years.
The daughter of the late Thomas C. Pickett and Louise A. (Frederickson) Neumann, Anne was born on May 4, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois. She married Joseph W. Pufahl on January 1, 1958 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saginaw; he survives her. Anne was a bookkeeper for over 25 years at the family’s business, Jo-Den Service Inc. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading and gardening. Anne would spend most weekends with her husband and family at their vacation home at Frankfort, Michigan. Her family would describe Anne as tenderhearted, loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Above all, Anne cherished the time spent with her loving family.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Joseph; one daughter and one son: Laura Lynn Ebrahimi; Joseph Lawrence Pufahl; two grandchildren: Seth Joseph Pufahl and Allyssa Paige Pufahl. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and extended family members. Anne was preceded in death by two brothers: Thomas Clifton Pickett, Jr. and Robert Louis Pickett.
Honoring Anne’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.
Notification Published by W.L.Case Funeral Homes-Mackinaw
Joseph Pufahl is a member of the SGS
May 4th, 1937 - October 18th, 2020Age: 83 years
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home, with her family at her side. At the age of 83 years.
The daughter of the late Thomas C. Pickett and Louise A. (Frederickson) Neumann, Anne was born on May 4, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois. She married Joseph W. Pufahl on January 1, 1958 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saginaw; he survives her. Anne was a bookkeeper for over 25 years at the family’s business, Jo-Den Service Inc. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading and gardening. Anne would spend most weekends with her husband and family at their vacation home at Frankfort, Michigan. Her family would describe Anne as tenderhearted, loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Above all, Anne cherished the time spent with her loving family.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Joseph; one daughter and one son: Laura Lynn Ebrahimi; Joseph Lawrence Pufahl; two grandchildren: Seth Joseph Pufahl and Allyssa Paige Pufahl. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and extended family members. Anne was preceded in death by two brothers: Thomas Clifton Pickett, Jr. and Robert Louis Pickett.
Honoring Anne’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.
Notification Published by W.L.Case Funeral Homes-Mackinaw
Joseph Pufahl is a member of the SGS
Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney
March 5, 1940 - September 29, 2020
Obituary: Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney
Bridgeport, Michigan
Passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare – Cooper, with her family at her side; at the age of 80 years. Diane was born on March 5, 1940 to William Wallace and Loretta May (Clark) Schomaker in Saginaw, Michigan. Lived in Bridgeport and she graduated from Saginaw High School in 1958. Diane married Patrick Edward McCartney on November 25, 1961 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, Bridgeport, Michigan.
They lived for 10 years in Saginaw and returned to Bridgeport to live in 1971. He died December 19, 2016. She worked for the township for a few years as an election inspector and coached girls little league but otherwise spent her time raising her family of three children: Dr. Michael Joseph McCartney if West Newbury, Massachusetts and Patricia Marie McCartney and Ann Maureen McCartney of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. She has one granddaughter Emily Rose McCartney of West Newbury Massachusetts. She leaves one sister Mary Alice (Schomaker) and spouse Albert Williams of Oscoda Michigan; a sister in law Judith (Suchocki) McCartney of Thomas Township Michigan.
She was predeceased by brother Theodore A. Schomaker and his spouse Janice (Tolles); also a brother in law Thomas Richter McCartney and a sister in law Mary Margaret McCartney. She has many wonderful nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Her father predeceased her Nov. 26, 1999 in Saginaw Michigan and her mother in Nov. 15, 2006 in Bridgeport Michigan.
She was a member of the Bridgeport Community Church for 21 years and after marriage a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and it’s alter society until 1971 when she joined St. Francis de Sales Parish, St. Christopher Catholic Church in Bridgeport and part of its Altar society and a Eucharistic minister for many years. A life member of the League of Catholic Women and a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital gift shop for many years.
Member of the Historical Society of Bridgeport since its beginning in 1969. Member of the Saginaw Genealogy Society and the New England Genealogy and History Society of Boston and loved doing family genealogy searches and traveling to find out about family. Her family has SAR and DAR for both her mother and father’s side of the family. Her children now live where the early family once lived. She loved reading and golfing and traveling. She enjoyed volunteer work of most kinds and especially at the Historical Village in Bridgeport. She helped publish the Business Directory for many years. Keeping our history alive should be very important to all of us. Knowing our past helps us feel part of something bigger than ourselves. She loved living in Bridgeport.
Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Francis de Sales Parish, St. Christopher Catholic Church, 3945 Williamson Road, Saginaw. Rev. Fr. John Mancini O.S.F.S will officiate with Rite of Committal to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Historical Society of Bridgeport.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Diane Arvelia (Schomaker) McCartney please visit our Tribute Store.
FREE... FREE... FREE
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.
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
Focus On: Setting Goals
It’s easy, when researching your family tree, to get distracted and
go off on tangents. You might be in the middle of researching your
4x Great Grandfather and ...
go off on tangents. You might be in the middle of researching your
4x Great Grandfather and ...
Where History holds the KEY.
Same great website, new address
A SELF-LEARNING WEBSITE FOR EVERYONE
and its FREE!
www.historyKEY.org
Same great website, new address
A SELF-LEARNING WEBSITE FOR EVERYONE
and its FREE!
www.historyKEY.org
ABOUT YOUR 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
SO HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU? DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE xxxxxx? YOU DID? SO HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
AND CHECK THIS 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.
DATE (yeah!)
IF YOU HAVE MISSED ONE OF THE NEWSLETTERS YOU CAN NOW ACCESS THEM ALL
FROM HERE.
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAUGH
SO WHAT DID YOU SEE?
HOW OBSERVANT ARE YOU?
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE
INDIVIDUAL LEAF PICTURES?
YOU DID?
SO HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
ASK MISS BETTY PAGE
DID YOU NOTICE ALL THE
INDIVIDUAL LEAF PICTURES?
YOU DID?
SO HOW MANY DID YOU COUNT?
ANSWER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
ASK MISS BETTY PAGE