The Marquette County Genealogical Society in Marquette, Michigan was organized in 1988 to share a common interest in genealogy, help preserve and organize sources and resources in the area, promote family research, and maintain a collection of genealogical resources. The MCGS is a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Michigan Genealogical Council.

Current Projects

How Deep Are Your Marquette County Roots? - A Pioneer Family Project

MEMBERSHIP
Annual dues per calendar year are $12.00 for a single or family membership. Yearly membership includes:

• 3 issues of Lake Superior Roots
• Annual membership and surnames index
• 1 free newsletter query
• 1 hour of free research for non-county residents

Membership Form

MEETINGS
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, September through May, at Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
All meetings and programs are open to the public.

Upcoming Events and Programs

PUBLICATIONS

• Lake Superior Roots
• Genealogical Resources of Marquette County
• MCGS Membership and Surname Index
• Burial and Tombstone Transcriptions of West Branch Township Cemetery
• Cemetery Recordings in Turin and Wells Townships
• 1850 Federal Census, Marquette County, Michigan

Order Form

SERVICES
The MCGS maintains a collection of resource material at the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. In addition to books, microfilm, microfiche, cassettes, periodicals, and video tapes, the MCGS now has computers with internet access. The library is open most Mondays 6-9 pm, Thursdays and Fridays 12 noon to 4pm. The library is staffed by volunteer members so please phone ahead to confirm the hours.

New Acquisitions

The MCGS will provide a list of local genealogical researchers upon request and receipt of a LSASE.

E-mail MCGS

US GenWeb Project/ALHN - Marquette County Home Page

1850 Marquette Co. Census

Roots-L Michigan Page

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet

Marquette County Chamber of Commerce

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Last updated August 30, 2003