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Apr 29
May Meeting – Daughters of the American Revolution
Our May 6, 2025 meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. The location of this meeting is the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township Michigan, 48302. If you are unable to drive to the Library, please register in advance using this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lASdfuJDQH2u4Qlc_kgjAQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Do you have a Revolutionary War Patriot in your Family Tree? Lisa Milton, member of the Piety Hill Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, will help you discover some of the methods for tracing your heritage back to the Revolutionary War. Lisa will also provide information on how to join lineage societies such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, and Children of the American Revolution.
Ms. Milton holds a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor form the Detroit College of Law. (Michigan State University College of Law.)
Apr 03
Remembering What Set America on the Path to Independence
The American Revolution began with a thunderous clash that would forever change the course of history. On April 19, 1775, the battles in Massachusetts at Lexington and Concord erupted, marking the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War. Join the Sons of the American Revolution’s (SAR) Paul Emery Chapter for two celebratory events on the 250th anniversary of the battles.
Patriot’s Day on Saturday, April 19, will be observed with a short program and the planting of a Liberty Tree at 11:30 AM at the Creasey Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc. This event memorializes the most famous Liberty Tree, a large elm planted in 1646 near Boston Common, where it became a popular meeting spot for protests against British taxation and rule. The SAR Michigan Color Guard, the Artillery Commander, and the 1st Royal Artillery team will attend Saturday’s event, led by Minuteman Larry Blackett, with remarks by Michigan State Representative David Martin. Be sure to arrive early.
On Monday, April 28th, the group will also host an informative and fun family event commemorating “The Shot Heard Around the World!” at the Brandon Township Public Library in Ortonville at 6:30 PM. Join us in hearing Cheryl Gawne from the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Nipissing Chapter in Lapeer describe what drove the British to attempt to confiscate Colonists’ arms and ammunition. Other featured appearances include Michigan Representative Joshua Schriver from the 66th District, who represents Bruce and Washington townships in Macomb County and Addison, Brandon, Oakland, and Oxford townships in Oakland County. The SAR Michigan Color Guard will also present the flags in authentic uniform. Attendees will enjoy snacks and be eligible to receive special commemorative prizes. Free registration is required online or by calling (248) 627-1460.
Don’t miss these unique opportunities to connect with a crucial moment in our nation’s history. The events promise to be educational and inspiring experiences for history enthusiasts of all ages.
Mar 24
The FamilySearch website and the Bloomfield Hills FamilySearch Center
Our April, 2025 meeting is April 1 at 7:00 p.m.
The talk will begin with an overview of the FamilySearch website and the Bloomfield Hills FamilySearch Center. The solution to a genealogical identity problem will also be discussed – Michael and Ann Wolf living in New Jersey from 1760 to 1800 are proved to be the same as Michael and Ann Wolf living in Ohio and Indiana from 1810 to 1843. The solution involved a visit to the Allen County Public Library and finding family records collected by Lyla Spelbring, President of the Livingston County Genealogical Society before she died in 2011.
Speakers: David and Janeen Lambert of the Bloomfield Hills Family History Center.
The location of this meeting is the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township Michigan, 48302. If you are not able to drive to the Library, you may register in advance to join on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9yYiNM4GRRqhZLDoucR57Q
Mar 17
Deadline for Article Submission for Acorns to Oaks
April 1, the deadline for article submission for the second quarter issue of Acorns to Oaks is fast approaching. Please send you articles to Qeditor@ocgsmi.org.
Mar 12
Commentating The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The events celebrate our nation’s founding milestone: the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The 250th anniversary presents a great time to tell this compelling human interest story to help us preserve historical memory, educate readers about an essential chapter of American history, and promote community engagement.
Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for considering these important historical commemorations.
Sincerely,
Jay R. Taylor
Chaplain & Trustee
Paul Emery Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
jay.taylor@leader.com
Feb 24
Researching your Family History at the Library of Michigan
On March 4, 2025 AT 7:00 p.m., Adam Oster will present on the resources for researching your family history at the Library of Michigan. He will cover the Michigan Documents Collection, the Michigan Collection, Local Government Resources, and more.
Adam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Grand Valley State University with a minor in Political Science and Secondary Education Certification. He also has a Master of Library Science degree from Indiana University. Adam’s interests include genealogy and local history research.
The meeting will be held at the Bloomfield Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township Michigan, 48302.
If you are unable to drive to the Library, use this Zoom link to register to watch the presentation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A00IxzLPSI6JYvJIu7FdkQ
Jan 29
New Meeting Location
Beginning in February, 2025, We meet at 7 p.m., in the community room at the Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Township, Michigan. A Zoom registration link will be posted about a week before each meeting for those who cannot drive to the library.
Jan 19
Ethnic Resources Around Southeast Michigan
Our February 4 meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Township, Michigan. We meet in the community room. A Zoom registration link is posted below ahead for those who cannot drive to the library.
Our President, Judy Nimer Muhn will present.
While the holdings of various libraries and archives are being shared this program year from the Librarians and Archivists, a collection of various records that aren’t online, that are helpful to researchers seeking ethnic information – about the incredible cultures and people who were courageous enough to venture to the United States and Canada and, ultimately, came to Michigan. Judy Nimer Muhn has researched in many of these more specialized collections for French-Canadian, Scottish, Polish, German, Native/First Nations and more. Join us for an opportunity to explore or think about the holdings of various collections that can help you!
If you cannot join us in person, register to view the zoom presentation here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zNnvUo7ERMmzbRiJx9bGIQ
Dec 31
January 7: Genealogical Resources at the Detroit Public Library
Our January meeting is on January 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5500 N. Adams 
Rd. (between Long Lake and Square Lake Roads), Troy, MI 48098. A Zoom link will be posted a week in advance for those unable to drive to the meeting location. Mark Bowden, Coordinator for Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library is our speaker.
Mark’s presentation focuses on some of the unique genealogical resources for Michigan and Detroit research found at the Burton Historical Collection including: Detroit Death index, burial transit permits, Wayne County Coroner’s files, Roman Catholic Church records, naturalization records from Detroit Recorder’s Court, Michigan World War II service awards index, Michigan Korean war casualties index, and more!
Since 2010, Mark Bowden has been the Coordinator for Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. These collections include: the Burton Historical Collection, the Rare Book Collection, the E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, and the National Automotive History Collection. During the last 19 years he has spoken to many groups about the genealogical resources housed in the Burton Collection.
If you are unable to drive to the Church, you may watch the presentation on Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DuCkaRwIRxaFYKaNAaDFZQ
