Jun 17
The deadline for submissions for the third quarter issue of Acorns to Oaks is fast approaching. We are all enjoying Michigan’s summer but hopefully you can send in your articles by July 1. Remember that our Editor, Jay R. Taylor, is happy to help if you need help.
Please send your articles to: qeditor@ocgsmi.org on ore before July 1.
Thank you.
Jun 05
Please be cautious if you receive an email, which seems to be from the Society.
Someone is spoofing our email, but you can see that it is not at our domain. It is at Gmail.
Please delete and block.
You can reach us using the valid addresses on our contact page.
May 22
Digital downloads of past issues of all issues of Acorns to Oaks, our quarterly publication, are now available in our store. If you find a surname of interest in the public index, the option to purchase just an issue or two is now available to you. Our public index lists the surname, given name, and the volume and issue of Acorns that the name is found in. If you wish to purchase an issue, please record the volume and issue before you access the store.
If you need several issues of Acorns to Oaks, it may be cost effective to join the Society. All issues are downloadable for members.
Early publications of the Society including cemetery, census and land ownership, vital records, naturalization, church, and funeral records are also available in the store.
May 20
On June 3, 2025, at 7 p.m., Pam Warren, our webmaster, will present on our website. Learn how to effectively use the Society website, databases, and Society reports. All questions will be answered. We hope you have suggestions for records to digitize and add to our website or print in Acorns to Oaks.
The location of this meeting is the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township Michigan, 48302.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UwGROVXKR-2wmPnpbhHeig
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Pam is a long-time family researcher and tech lover. She has spearheaded many transcription and indexing projects for the Society, and has been a member since relocating to the Troy area in the 1990s.
Apr 29
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
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
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
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
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
