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The '''Roscommon County Genealogical Society''' Research and Education Center...  
Research and Education Library
 
==Benefits:==
 
===Members===
 
*       '''Networking:''' Opportunities for genealogical and historical enthusiast to work with others to collect and preserve family and area resources for future generations.
*       '''Conferences''', classes, workshops, and meetings to inspire, encourage, and assist in gathering data to identify family and their relationship to historical events.
*       '''Training''' in genealogical research
*       '''Speakers and Programs''' on family history, local history, and society functions
*       '''Resources:''' books, papers, microfilm, microfiche.
*       '''Experienced Researchers''' who will aid you in finding information.
*       '''Quarterly Newsletter/Monthly Bulletin'''


==Benefits==
====Non-Members====


*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
*Help in finding information concerning the local area history.
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
*Notification of training and classes being offered.
*Research for a nominal fee.
*Access to resources housed in the Research and Education Center.
*Answers to inquiries.  


==History of the society==
==History of the society==
''The Roscommon County Genealogical Society was incorporated in October 1999, as a non-profit organization for the purpose of identifying and collecting historical information and preserving family genealogies and histories. Since it's inception in 1999, the Society has accumulated extensive resources of historical value, local, national, and international. In June of 2000, the Society with the support of Denton Township established a Research and Education Center, open to the public, to house its genealogical resources of microfilms, microfiche, CD's, DVD's, books, maps, files, and local collections, as well as provide a facility where these resources may be utilized by the public. Volunteers are available to aid in research, answer questions, and give instruction at the Center during operating hours and by appointment.''   


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==Society Officers==
==Society Officers==
President:                                              Kaye Sherwood
Vice-President:                                        Marilyn Andrick
Treasurer:                                              Robert Barber
Recording Secretary:                              Donald House
Corresponding Secretary:                        Carolyn Pietchak
Trustees/Directors:                                Dixie Radar, Barbara West, Donnie Boursaw 


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==Society Projects==
==Society Projects==
Cookbook published 2021  Recipes to Remember; A cookbook journal of recipes submitted by membership used in their family


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==Facebook page==
==Facebook page==
Roscommon County Michigan Genealogical Society/155068594531199


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==Publications==
==Publications==
The Family Tree - newsletter
The Rosco Flatfoot -monthly bulletin
Recipes to Remember - cookbook


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==Newsletters==
==Newsletters==
The Family Tree
The Rosco Flatfoot


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==Collections==
==Collections==


*Record collections or papers to which your society has access
==Events==
**How these records can help researchers (May link to a Wiki article connected with the location)
Annual Rummage Sale held in July
**Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
 
**How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
===Society Meetings===
*Indexes for records about this area
Second Thursday of each month
**Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)
 
*Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q &amp; A below)
Research and Education Library
**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron


==Events==
1840 W. Houghton Lake Drive


*(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)
Prudenville, MI  48651


===Society Meetings===
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


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===Workshops===
===Workshops===


*(also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)
===Board Meetings===
Second Thursday of each month
 
Roscommon Genealogical Society Research & Education Library
 
1840 W. Houghton Lake Drive
 
Prudenville, MI  48651


===Board Meetings===
10:30 am - 12:00 noon


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===Training Meetings===
===Training Meetings===
Monthly


*
Second Thursday of each month


==Frequently Asked Questions==
===Nearby or Alternate Repositories===


;Q. What are the directions to the society?
·        Ogemaw County Genealogical and Historical Society
:A.


;Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
·        Ogemaw County Historical Museum
:A.


::May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members
·        Roscommon County Historical Society


==Nearby or Alternate Repositories==
·        Huron Shores Genealogical Society


*(List each repository, link to it, and '''''briefly''''' describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)
·        Arenac County Historical Society and Museum


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·        Gladwin County Genealogical and Historical Society
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Roscommon County Genealogical Society Research and Education Library
Established 1999
Contact Info
Address P.O. Box 983

1840 W. Houghton Lake Drive Prudenville, MI 48651

Telephone 989-366-1774 leave message
Website www.roscogen.org
Society Officers
President Kaye Sherwood
Vice-President Marilyn Andrick

Research and Education Library

Benefits:

Members

  •        Networking: Opportunities for genealogical and historical enthusiast to work with others to collect and preserve family and area resources for future generations.
  •        Conferences, classes, workshops, and meetings to inspire, encourage, and assist in gathering data to identify family and their relationship to historical events.
  •        Training in genealogical research
  •        Speakers and Programs on family history, local history, and society functions
  •        Resources: books, papers, microfilm, microfiche.
  •        Experienced Researchers who will aid you in finding information.
  •        Quarterly Newsletter/Monthly Bulletin

Non-Members

  • Help in finding information concerning the local area history.
  • Notification of training and classes being offered.
  • Research for a nominal fee.
  • Access to resources housed in the Research and Education Center.
  • Answers to inquiries.  

History of the society

The Roscommon County Genealogical Society was incorporated in October 1999, as a non-profit organization for the purpose of identifying and collecting historical information and preserving family genealogies and histories. Since it's inception in 1999, the Society has accumulated extensive resources of historical value, local, national, and international. In June of 2000, the Society with the support of Denton Township established a Research and Education Center, open to the public, to house its genealogical resources of microfilms, microfiche, CD's, DVD's, books, maps, files, and local collections, as well as provide a facility where these resources may be utilized by the public. Volunteers are available to aid in research, answer questions, and give instruction at the Center during operating hours and by appointment.

Society Officers

President: Kaye Sherwood

Vice-President: Marilyn Andrick

Treasurer: Robert Barber

Recording Secretary: Donald House

Corresponding Secretary: Carolyn Pietchak

Trustees/Directors: Dixie Radar, Barbara West, Donnie Boursaw

Society Projects

Cookbook published 2021 Recipes to Remember; A cookbook journal of recipes submitted by membership used in their family

Current Projects

FamilySearch Wiki Projects

FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions

Past Projects

Blog

Facebook page

Roscommon County Michigan Genealogical Society/155068594531199

Publications

The Family Tree - newsletter

The Rosco Flatfoot -monthly bulletin

Recipes to Remember - cookbook

Newsletters

The Family Tree

The Rosco Flatfoot

Collections

Events

Annual Rummage Sale held in July

Society Meetings

Second Thursday of each month

Research and Education Library

1840 W. Houghton Lake Drive

Prudenville, MI 48651

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshops

Board Meetings

Second Thursday of each month

Roscommon Genealogical Society Research & Education Library

1840 W. Houghton Lake Drive

Prudenville, MI 48651

10:30 am - 12:00 noon

Training Meetings

Monthly

Second Thursday of each month

Nearby or Alternate Repositories

·        Ogemaw County Genealogical and Historical Society

·        Ogemaw County Historical Museum

·        Roscommon County Historical Society

·        Huron Shores Genealogical Society

·        Arenac County Historical Society and Museum

·        Gladwin County Genealogical and Historical Society

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