Genealogy to Inspire Researchers
We do genealogy for many reasons. First is our curiosity about our ancestors – who were they, what were they like, what experiences did they live through. Our love of history is another reason we do genealogy. Also, our desire to solve mysteries is a huge part of our passion for genealogy. Finally, we do genealogy because we want our children, grandchildren and future generations to know and recognize the individuals over the centuries whose lives helped make us who we are today.
OUR PURPOSE is to to gather people interested in genealogy and family history, emphasizing Muskegon County.
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May Program Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 10:30 AM "What Was The War Of 1812 & Persons Who Played A Part In It” Speaker, Marsha Dekker
Marsha Dekker currently serves as a Volunteer Genealogist for the State of Michigan, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) as well as President/Treasurer of a local chapter of Daughters of 1812. As the former Registrar of a local chapter of DAR, she assisted over 50 women with membership. She worked for the Kansas Oil Museum assisting with the Butler County Genealogy Library & helping patrons with research, starting a genealogy group, giving tours for schools, and giving classes in genealogy for the local Community College. Marsha is a member of Clan Campbell, Clan Ewing, Williams Family Association, the National Genealogical Society, Western Michigan Genealogy Society, and several websites such as American Ancestors, Ancestry, My Heritage, FamilySearch, and others. |
NEW BOOK, “Footprints in History” of Muskegon County, Michigan
by the Muskegon County Genealogical Society
Available April 1, 2024, on Amazon.
Book Bundle available only at Torrent House beginning May 1, 2024.
Muskegon County Genealogical Society announces the release of their second, long-awaited book, titled "Footprints in History” of Muskegon County, Michigan, April 1, 2024. Pages of stories seen through the eyes of its residents as told by family members and research compiled by the Society fill this 394-page book including over 400 photos of people and places of times gone by, military histories dating back to the Civil War, African American Pioneers, Slovak and Polish churches, clubs, and businesses and so much more. It is printed in soft or hard cover and is available only on Amazon Link.
Did you happen to miss the first publication, History of Muskegon County, MI, “A Proud Legacy Vol I”, published in 2009? When you purchase the new book at The Torrent House in Downtown Muskegon, you can add on “A Proud Legacy Vol I” for just $10 (while supplies last). Just visit the Torrent House at 315 W. Webster and ask for the Muskegon County Genealogical Society Book Bundle.
Proceeds will benefit the projects of Muskegon County Genealogical Society, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, please contact the Society at
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NEW BOOK: “Footprints in History”, by MCGS Publication date: April 1, 2024 8 ½” by 11” Softcover, $40; Hardcover, $50 394 pages |
History of Muskegon County, Michigan “A Proud Legacy Vol I” Publication date: 2009 9” by 13” Hardcover, $20 (or $10 in Book Bundle) 336 pages |