Got Ancestors?! 2025

This year we're again meeting at The Pinnacle Center on 32nd Avenue in Hudsonville for 4 presentations by David Allen Lambert of American Ancestors - americananestors.org

Introducing American Ancestors: This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) - who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating our website, exploring our databases, finding subject guides, research templates and more. Our online accessible collections cover a wide range of genealogical records from the 17th to 21st century and span geographic locations from New England, the rest of the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. Our services include online courses, AncesTrees-our tree platform, online chat as well as Research for hire. Join this program to learn how American Ancestors can help you accomplish your genealogic goals.

Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy: Pennsylvania has played a significant role in America’s history. Lucky for those with ancestral ties to the Keystone State, there is a wealth of information available to researchers, ranging from the seventeenth century to present day. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of what resources exist, what information is recorded, and how to access those materials.

Basics of New England Research: Whether your ancestors lived in New England in the 17th century or the 21st century, this presentation will give you the basic information to begin—and advance—your research into New England records. In preparation for the release of the Sixth Edition of Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research, this presentation will give you the basic historical context, general organization of records, go-to resources, and unique strategies that will give you a good foundation to succeed in tracing your New England ancestors. NOTE: New England includes the present-day states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Westward Migration, 1783-1900: The 19th and 20th centuries in America are a period of mass migration across the country. This class will discuss the push-pull factors that defined this era, the opening of the West, how advances in transportation aided our ancestor’s migration, and how federal policies encouraged the expansion of settlement.

The Seminar is being held at The Pinnacle Center, at 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426. Click this link for a map from which you can get directions.

Parking is plentful.

The doors will open for Registration at 8:30am.

There is only 1 ticket type for this event - "Seminar with Lunch" for $65.

Tea, Coffee, and Water will be availbable during the day.

There will be "pop cooler" available all day.

The lunch and snacks are being provided by The Pinnacle Center, and part of our arrangement with them is that no outside food can be brought into the venue.

If you have special dietary needs, like Vegetarian or Vegan or Gluten Free, please let Mindy Koole - [email protected] - know well in advance so that we might try to accommodate your needs.

Host or Publisher Western Michigan Genealogical Society