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MAIN MEMBERSHIP CONSTITUTION MEETINGS NEWS PUBLICATIONS WRITERS GROUP RESOURCE PAGES RESEARCH SERVICES DATABASES Members' Genealogy BIOGRAPHIES MAIL LISTS INTERNET LINKS WMGS MEMBERSHIP: Information Application Membership questions? Email membership@wmgs.org Questions about volunteering? volunteer@wmgs.org Western Michigan Genealogical Society c/o Grand Rapids Public Library 111 Library Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3268 wmgs@wmgs.org WESTERN MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ONLINE! WELCOME | MEMBERSHIP | CONSTITUTION | MEETINGS | NEWS | PUBLICATIONS Welcome to Western Michigan! 2020 WMGS Writing Contest ~ A Memorable Trip or Journey ~ Travel is a part of many family experiences and the stories that come from the trips we, and our ancestors have made shape us into who we have become. Write a story about a memorable trip or journey. Full description and 2020 contest rules (PDF download) 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. JOIN WMGS... Membership Information is online. *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. A resource site for historical and genealogical organizations & repositories within West Michigan www.commoncorners.com New WMGS Publication! STATE LAND PATENTS, KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Originally compiled by Western Michigan Genealogical Society in 1984, this publication was redone and improved in 2010. Original land patents given by the Michigan State Government from approximately 1840-1879. These are very important records, as Kent County had more state land for sale than any other county in lower Michigan at that time. Soft cover, 114 pages REVISED, 2010 .........................$14.00 View all publications here Donations Please consider making a tax deductible donation in support of genealogical research, education, and preservation in West Michigan. The Western Michigan Genealogical Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. More information ... List of Acquisitions and Donations RESEARCH TOOLS Genealogical Periodicals in Michigan 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. Card File Subject Index to Grand Rapids Newspapers 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. MICHIGANA SECTION Do you have questions, comments or suggestions for Michigana? Contact the editor, Julie DeVisser at Michigana@wmgs.org . KENT COUNTY PIONEER See the Growing List of Pioneer, Settler and Early Families of Kent County More information about this project MONTHLY MEETING Meetings are free and open to the public Our next Monthly Meeting is Saturday, February 8th Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors America is a nation of immigrants but it's not always easy to track our ancestors back to a boat, let alone their town of origin. Presenter: Jessica Trotter 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Details here See Full Calendar ... UPCOMING EVENTS Check the WMGS Blog Click here >>> Signup for WMGS eNews Annual Seminar Site GotAncestors.com WMGS Blog www.wmgs.org/blog/ SEARCH this site or the web powered by FreeFind Site search Web search (To search our databases, Click Here ) NOTICES LATEST NEWSLETTER: Spring 2020 Weather Cancellation Procedure Be known. Get a Badge. WMGS Name Badge ATTN. MEMBERS: NEW BENEFIT Free BRICK WALL help Do you have questions about our search services? Check out the research resource page . Whether you need an obituary lookup or a one, two or three hour custom search in West Michigan, we can help. You may email your questions to search@wmgs.org . New!! Media Committee: Do you know of something that should be publicized to our family history community? Whether the newsletter or Michigana or the websites or Facebook? Send the item of interest to talkingtree@wmgs.org and it will reach our Media Committee members who will help spread the news. WMGS Board Site ENTER (password required) *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. Copyright WMGS 1997-2017 Privacy Policy...