During the American Revolution, the Second Continental Congress required oaths of allegiance from all personnel serving in the Continental Army and Navy. The requirement of swearing or affirming loyalty to the newly formed United States was then extended to all free men. For genealogists, locating an ancestor's oath can help provide proof of patriotic service. It also places a man in a particular …
A board meeting will be held on October 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent to board members. in advance.
This meeting is by Zoom only. Register now to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7317919018590/WN_47cxcybkRH2HEYKthAEzTQ Members may download the handout now, it is posted in the member area. https://ocgsmi.org/meeting-handouts/ This is our annual joint meeting with the Oakland County Genealogical Society. This joint meeting will only be available as a webinar. The presenter will join us virtually from the …
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The Archives of Michigan was created as part of the Michigan Historical Commission in 1913. The role of the Archives is to collect state and local government records. The Archives is the Official Repository of State government records. State government departments have retention schedule for their records that dictate what records are transferred and when. …
