Cynthia Grostick will present a brief history of both conflicts, the various types of records that are available, alternative sources available if access to the records is not an option, and what we can do to remember these brave men and women who answered their nations call to arms.

 

The Oakland County Genealogical Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, October through June (except November) at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Rd. (between Long Lake and Square Lake Roads) in Troy, Michigan. The church has a flat entrance and ample and lighted parking. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge.

 

 

Derek Blount will cover the events leading up to and including the war; what kinds of artifacts and records were created and where to find them.

 

The Oakland County Genealogical Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, October through June (except November) at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Rd. (between Long Lake and Square Lake Roads) in Troy, Michigan. The church has a flat entrance and ample and lighted parking. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge.

Representatives from each heritage organization will talk about their organizations and how to apply for membership.

 

The Oakland County Genealogical Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month, October through June (except November) at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams Rd. (between Long Lake and Square Lake Roads) in Troy, Michigan. The church has a flat entrance and ample and lighted parking. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge