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

MEMBERSHIP
Annual dues per calendar year are $15.00 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 in Marquette,
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
• Heritage Cookbook
• Burial and Tombstone Transcriptions of West Branch Township Cemetery
• Cemetery Recordings in Turin and Wells Townships
• 1850 Federal Census, Marquette County, Michigan
• Big Bay Cemetery, Marquette County, Michigan
• Graduates of Michigamme High School 1895-1965
• Kultalahti Cemetery, Marquette County, Michigan
• Green Garden Cemetery, Marquette Co., Michigan
• St. John's Cemetery, Ishpeming, Michigan
• Humboldt Cemetery, Champion, Michigan
• Skandia Twp Cemeteries, Marquette County, Michigan
• Marks Memorial Cemetery, Marquette County, Michigan
  

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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 also has computers with a large CD collection. Internet access, including Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, is available through the library computer stations.  The collection is available during regular Library hours, and volunteer members are available to assist you on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

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Last updated November 2011