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On The Months That We Meet  And Begin 
​Promptly At 6:30 PM ​​ ​(Unless Noted on Calendar)
temporarily located in the nether world of online habitation, amidst other curious creatures and places such as webs, blogs, apps and  

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 

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​timbertown log

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Did you misplace your
​last issue of the Timbertown Log? 
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GREAT BOOKS TO READ

Books about family history...

Written by our November speaker:
​Richard Hill

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Author of the books:
  • Finding Family: My ​Search for Roots and the Secret in My DNA
  • ​Guide to DNA Testing
for more info go to the link below
LinkTree Site
Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA
Is the highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes readers on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer.

In the vein of a classic mystery, Hill gathers the seemingly scant evidence surrounding the circumstances of his birth. As his resolve shores up, the author also avails of new friends, genealogists, the Internet, and the latest DNA tests in the new field of genetic genealogy. As he closes in on the truth of his ancestry, he is able to construct a living, breathing portrait of the young woman who was faced with the decision to forsake her rights to her child, and ultimately the man whose identity had remained hidden for decades.

Finding Family offers guidance, insight, and motivation for anyone engaged in a similar mission, from ways to obtain information to the many networks that can facilitate adoption searches. The book includes a detailed guide to DNA and genetic genealogy and how they can produce irrefutable results in determining genetic connections and help adoptees bypass sealed records and similar stumbling blocks.
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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 
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FREE GENEALOGY HELP cold cases

RESEARCH HELP

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PLEASE NOTE:
BECAUSE OF COVID-19 VIRUS, 
THE SAGINAW FAMILY HISTORY CENTER IS CLOSED TO EVERYONE 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...


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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!


THOUGHT OF THE DAY


FAMILY HISTORY 101
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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...
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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.  
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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.
​Go to the History tab
​in our menu and then
to the 
Pioneers link,
or just click here on
the pioneers link>> 
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    PIONEERS ​
​John Cammin
​and the very
​first Certificate in the Pioneer/Settler/First Family Awards Program
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NEED GENEALOGY HELP?
SCHOOL KIDS NEEDING VOLUNTEER TIME?
YOUR FAMILY WANTING TO LEARN TO INDEX?
ARE YOU JUST STARTING YOUR FAMILY TREE?

                   WE HAVE THE ANSWER!
SELF-HELP TUTORIALS TO EASY ON-LINE LEARNING!
THE KEY TO OPEN YOUR DOOR TO GENEALOGY!
UNLOCK YOUR FAMILY HISTORY WITH THE WWW.historyKEY.org

Saginaw News Obituary Index

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​  With over 200,00+ obituaries for you 
   to find. ​​Click on the link below     

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http://obits.netsource-one.net/


Memories & Traditions

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FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORY

Family history begins with memories, and some of the best that reoccur each year begin with food!
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MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL   

NEWSLETTER
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WHATS NEW AT THE GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY IN LANSING?
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MILITARY HISTORY & NEWS

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​History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
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mORE LINKS FOR OUR READERS

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​​Beginners Guide to ​Starting a Family Tree

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         Saginaw County Records 

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The hub post

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        Genealogy Research Strategies

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           Ellis Island Records and Info

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              Hoyt Library - Local History/Genealogy 

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              FamilySearch Genealogy  Records


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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. ​
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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

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by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG

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A NEW WEBSITEichiganology.org

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SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG IS NOW MICHIGANOLOGY.ORG
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​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!
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or for help click on the
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Miss Betty icon.      
PS. We don't charge for the help ​but we do take  donations.  

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