GENEALOGY BOOK CLUB:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meet with us at 
Terasita's in New Hudson
 
2:00 PM
on
 
 October 9, 2025
 
We will be discussing the 2025 Community Reads Selection:
 
My Murder
by Katie Williams
 
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My murder by Katie Williams


My Murder
by Katie Williams

Recently brought back to life and returned to her grieving family by a government project, Lou, the victim of a serial killer, readapts to being a mother and wife but wonders how much she can really trust those around her as she sets out to figure out the circumstances of her death.
GENEALOGY ROUNDTABLES:
Join our Genealogy Round Table, where everyone is welcome! Whether you have family history finds to share, a research brick wall you need help with, or just want to listen and learn, your participation is valued. You never know when something you hear could lead to an "ah-ha!" moment.
 
 
GENEALOGY ROUND TABLES FOR OCTOBER!!
 
2:00 PM
 IN-PERSON
 
 
October 10, 2025
 
AND
 
October 24, 2025
 
Register by clicking on the dates above!

 
OCTOBER PROGRAM:

Be a Genealogy Detective: 

     Solving the Puzzle of Your Ancestors

           Despite Courthouse Fires

 
October 21, 2025
6:30 PM
ZOOM
 
Presented by Lisa Lisson
  
Description:
 
Your ancestors’ records were destroyed in a courthouse fire! Now what? Researching ancestors who lived in a burned county can be particularly frustrating. Do researchers have options to progress their research? This lecture will include 5 strategies for finding and researching ancestors who lived in an area where needed courthouse records did not survive.
 
 
 
Speaker Bio:
 
Lisa Lisson is a leading genealogy expert and the founder of Are You My Cousin?, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to empowering family history enthusiasts worldwide. Through her website, engaging YouTube channel, and sought-after speaking engagements, Lisa equips researchers with practical strategies and clear tutorials to navigate the exciting world of genealogy and cultivate their family trees with confidence. Recognized for her expertise, Lisa has authored numerous genealogy articles, created hundreds of helpful YouTube videos, and presented internationally. Her latest book, 100 Questions for Grandma, published by Callisto Media, offers a valuable guide to unlocking family stories.
 
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HIGHLIGHTED GENEALOGY BOOKS:
County courthouse book by Elizabeth Petty Bentley
County Courthouse Book
by Elizabeth Petty Bentley

The County Courthouse Book is a concise guide to county courthouses and courthouse records. It is an important book because the genealogical researcher needs a reliable guide to American county courthouses, the main repositories of county records. Now in its third edition, this is the first edition to provide websites and e-mail addresses. Besides its obvious genealogical uses, the County Courthouse Book can also be used for land title searches, legal investigations, questions of property rights and inheritance, and indeed personal searches and investigations of all kinds. But it is the genealogist who stands to benefit most from the book because it offers a concise guide to the county courthouses and courthouse records which are the main focus of his research.
 
Courthouse Indexes Illustrated
by Christine Rose

Over 30 index illustrations from courthouses, with easy step-by-step explanations. A "must" for those doing courthouse research either in person or with microfilm.
Courthouse indexes illustrated by Christine Rose
The family tree resource book for genealogists by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
The Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogists
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack

Provides genealogists with research summaries, maps, and timelines for every U.S. state; detailed county-level data that can be utilized to acquire most genealogical records; and extensive listings of contact information, web sites, libraries, and genealogical and historical societies.
HIGHLIGHTED DATABASE:

 
The home of the
NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
 
You can gain access to a vast database of over 10 billion records, including exclusive partner databases and collections
 
Come on in and check it out at your
Lyon Township Public Library!
 
 
 
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