MCGG's Next Friday Meeting is October 4; Macomb County Records is the Topic

MCGG's next meeting is on Friday, October 4, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Brian Brdak, of the Macomb County Clerk and Registrar of Deed's Office, will present Macomb County Records.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Another New Genealogy Related TV Show: "A New Leaf" Airs Oct. 5, 11:30 am on NBC

Another new genealogy television show was announced recently, this one by Ancestry.com called A New Leaf which will air on NBC in the Saturday morning programming block, The More You Know, beginning on October 5, 2019. Check your local listings and television provider for air times. It appears that the show will air at 11:30 a.m. here in the Detroit metropolitan area.

You can see a trailer on the Ancestry.com blog page.

The show is being advertised as we heard your comments about Who Do You Think You Are? and wanting to see stories about everyday people not just celebrities. Thus A New Leaf was born following people on the cusp of key life inflection points.

See You Soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

"Limited Release" of Family Tree Maker 2019 Began Sept. 23 With 200 Volunteers

We know a large portion of our MCGG members use Family Tree Maker as their genealogy program of choice, regardless of what version they have chosen to use. As many of you know Software MacKiev announced it was working on a 30th anniversary upgrade release called Family Tree Maker 2019 for this Summer.

Here is an update.

On Monday, September 23, 2019, Software MacKiev began its release of FTM2019 to 200 volunteers (actual users who had pre-ordered the upgrade) to take FTM2019 for a spin and do a stress test of sorts on its new cloud service called TreeVault. If they get their 200 volunteers and all goes well with that "beta test," Software MacKiev will start sending out email notifications to download FTM2019 in batches of 10,000 purchasers at a time in the order that the purchases were made.

Having a "limited release" (our words not Software MacKiev's words) is a good thing. That way aspects of the program that can not be tested well (with a limited number of about 75 core beta testers) can be further checked to see if anything needs tweaking before everyone gets their hands on the program.

Here are some links to keep yourself informed.

Family Tree Maker software's Facebook page

Software MacKiev's Family Tree Maker Support Page

It shouldn't be long now. Stay patient.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

 

"Taken At Birth" A 3 Episode Show Premieres October 9-11 on TLC

If you like watching television shows that feature DNA and using it to learn about someone's biological past, The Learning Channel network has a new three episode show called Taken At Birth.

In the mid-1940s a doctor set up a clinic in McCaysville, Georgia, near the Tennessee border which included a variety of illegal activities which included selling babies on the black market. The doctor did not keep records linking the babies back to their biological mothers/parents. The only clue is that the falsified birth certificates say the babies were born in the Hicks Clinic in McCaysville, Georgia. It is estimated at least 200 babies had their identities stolen. Now DNA is being used to reunite some of these grown-up babies (and their families) with their biological past.

The show airs October 9 to October 11, 2019, on the TLC channel.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Thank You for Supporting the 2019 Used Book Sale and Mt Clemens Public Library

If you made a purchase at the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you passed the word of the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you donated books to the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you donated office paper/bank boxes to the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to staff the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to help set up the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to help take down the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you volunteered to help set up, staff the sale AND take down the MCPL Used Book Sale ...
If you (especially Bill and Joanne Henderson and Leona Socha) volunteered to sort the donated books throughout the year for the MCPL Used Book Sale ...

... We thank you for supporting the 2019 Used Book Sale and the Mount Clemens Public Library!

As you can see there were a lot of people that made this happen. And, once again we did good. Thank you.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is the Last Day and $5 Bag Day for the 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library -- 6 Hours Left

What can you buy for just $5? The answer is a whole bag of books!

Today, Saturday, Sep. 21, is Day Three and the Last Day of the Mount Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Today is Bag Day where you buy a paper bag from us for just $5 and fill it with any books you desire from our book sale. Of course, buying a bag then filling it and repeating is also encouraged.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

Admission is free.

2019 Used Book Sale Days and Hours: 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is Day Two of the 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Today, Friday, Sep. 20, is Day Two of the Mount Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are still lots of books so that you can find yourself some to enjoy.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

We have a variety of books, including a large Children's Corner full of books for a variety of ages up to tween ... shop early for the best selection. Admission is free.

2019 Used Book Sale Days and Hours: 

September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Today is Day One of the 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library

Today, Thursday, Sep. 19, is Day One of the Mount Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale, hosted by the Macomb County Genealogy Group. The sale is open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is our only day with late hours allowing you to stop by after work or school and find yourself some books to enjoy.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

The 2019 Used Book Sale at Mount Clemens Public Library is open until 8 p.m. tonight.

We have a variety of books, including a large Children's Corner full of books for a variety of ages up to tween ... shop early for the best selection. Admission is free.

2019 Used Book Sale Days and Hours: 

September 19, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Mt. Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale Starts Tomorrow with Preview Night 6 to 8 p.m. with $10 admission

The books are set ... Are you ready?

The Mount Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale begins tomorrow night, Wednesday, Sept. 18, with a Preview Event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a $10 per person at the door admission fee! 

The Macomb County Genealogy Group is hosting the sale for the library.

2019 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the Preview Event.
Preview Event Admission is $10 per person at the door. Shop the sale early for the best selection. 

September 19, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Mt. Clemens Public Library's 2019 Used Book Sale is Next Week -- Sept. 18-21!

The Mount Clemens Public Library's Used Book Sale is next week! Get your author lists ready for shopping. The Macomb County Genealogy Group is hosting the sale for the library.

We have had a few very-dedicated volunteers sorting all year round to get us ready for this event. We thank them immensely for their hard work.

2019 Used Book Sale Days and Hours are: 

September 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the Preview Event.
Preview Event Admission is $10 per person at the door. Shop the sale early for the best selection. 

September 19, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is Day One of the Sale. 

September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Day Two of the Sale. 

September 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Last Day of the Sale. 

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Tomorrow is MCGG Friday Group's First Meeting of Fall 2019 -- Join Us at 1 p.m.!

Tomorrow is MCGG's first meeting of Fall 2019 is on Friday, September 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Patricia Hallman will present Historic Sites and Westward Migration on the Oregon Trail.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Heads Up: Next Week is Fall 2019's First Let's Talk...Genealogy Meeting

It is our first meeting of the Fall genealogy season. The MCGG Let's Talk...Genealogy discussion group meets, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Local History and Genealogy Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Our topic is ... Where Do I Go From Here?  
Bring research questions, brick walls, or new finds to share with the group. Let's share our challenges, maybe someone will have an idea to solve them.

New attendees are always welcome.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

This Friday is MCGG Friday Group's First Meeting of Fall 2019 -- Join Us at 1 p.m.!

This Friday is MCGG's first meeting of Fall 2019 is on Friday, September 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library. Patricia Hallman will present Historic Sites and Westward Migration on the Oregon Trail.

If you are in the Mt. Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.

See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Michiganology.org Website is Up But ... Be Patient While Records are Added to Site

We just checked and the Archives of Michigan's new website, Michiganology.org is up and running. But it is going to take a bit of time to find our way around this "new land" and for everything to be moved to this new site.

You can find a general outline of the moving plan here.

The 1943 death records are there so if you have been waiting ... "patiently," right? ... they are now waiting for you to find them.

You can find a link to view the 1943 collection at the bottom of the home page. (Or by going to Research, Family History Vital Records.) It takes you to a basic search interface. If you search right away (using a surname) it will search all the subcollections aka counties. If you first select/open a particular county folder, then the basic search will only search that county. You can change the results list from listing just 18 to 36 or 54 entries/results. The surname search for this death year picks up a surname from at least the decedent or parental names entered on the certificate.

We tried searching using just a surname. We tried searching a first name and surname. Both worked. However, if you do surname search at this time you can not refine it by then adding/refining a first name. You need to do a New Search and put both the first name and surname in together.

Also, observed is the "New Search" link at the top of the results page did not always work. So one way to go back is to select 1943 from the path listing at the top of the search interface.

Want to browse? Once you select a county you can browse the records, starting by selecting the A-M or N-Z folder. Then use the results pages to scroll thru the surnames (decedents) presented until you find what you seek.

When we figure out the best approach we'll let you know. After poking around some, below are some observations.

We tried starting at browse Collections to see what is currently already there. You will find death certificates under the Disease Control, Records and Statistics Division. Clicking on that takes you to the Death Records Search. But it comes up with "No Results Found." Why? Because the older, previously released digitized death certificates will be moving to the new website during September so until they are moved you need to still use SeekingMichigan.org to look for these earlier death certificates and any other records that have not made the transition yet.

The Advanced Search of this website's search engine interface is a bit different than that at SeekingMichigan. Currently only the collection Main Streets is searchable under Advanced by Collection where you can use collection specific search parameters. When we figure out the best use of the Advanced Custom Search we will let you know but we are going to have to wait for more records to arrive.

Have fun searching the 1943 Michigan Death Certificates!

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE

Family Tree DNA Extends its Annual Summer Sale to September 3, 2019

Family Tree DNA has extended its Annual Summer Sale. It now ends on September 3, 2019. See our previous post regarding the sale.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE