Michigan has a Germanic genealogical society and their March meeting will be on German Resources at the Genealogy Center of Allen County Public Library(ACPL) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you haven't been to ACPL you need to go. It is one of the best genealogy libraries in the United States. The meeting will be held virtually and I invite everyone to attend. There is more information in the following press release.
Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society Hosts Virtual Presentation on German Genealogy Resources
The Michigan
Germanic Genealogical Society (MiGGS)
announces its upcoming virtual meeting featuring a special presentation
by John Beatty, CG, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Beatty will
present “German Resources in the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public
Library,” offering invaluable insights into one of the largest genealogical
collections in the United States.
During this informative session, Beatty will guide attendees
through the extensive German genealogy resources available at the Genealogy
Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He will
highlight key materials, databases, and research strategies that can assist in
tracing German ancestry more effectively. This presentation is designed for
both beginners and experienced researchers alike.
About the Presenter:
John D. Beatty, CG, is a reference librarian in The Genealogy Center and serves
as its principal bibliographer. A Board-certified genealogist, Beatty holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in History and a Master of Arts degree
in History and Library Science with honors, both from the University of
Michigan. He is the author of sixteen books on local and family history and has
conducted original research on seventeenth- and eighteenth-century families
from Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland.
How to Attend:
MiGGS members will receive the Zoom link for this meeting automatically.
Non-members who wish to attend may request the link by emailing information@miggs.org.
All MiGGS meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.miggs.org or contact information@miggs.org.
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