Roscommon County Michigan Genealogical Society

08/26/2026

***UPDATE***
Please note that we are unable to accept textbooks, Readers Digest, or books in poor condition. Poor condition includes books that are musty, smelly, moldy, stained, water-damaged, torn, bug-infested, or have been exposed to human or animal bodily fluids. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Our book sale is fast approaching, and we warmly welcome your donations at the front desk during our regular library hours! We accept books, DVDs, Blu-rays, and puzzles. To help your items find a happy new home, please make sure they're clean, gently used, and in good condition. We're unable to accept damaged or heavily worn items. Your generous contributions support our book sale and help our library thrive! Thank you for being a vital part of our community!

08/23/2026

The Roscommon County Genealogical Society was a proud sponsor of the Moose Masters today. Fore! Redwood Golf Course. Grayling Moose Lodge

08/22/2026

Thank you to Donnie Boursaw on her very informative presentation on "Deciphering the Past" at our RCGS monthly meeting last Thursday, August 20. Who knew you could learn so much from a census! Please join us at our general meetings open to the public.

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

Don't miss the August monthly meeting of the Roscommon County Genealogical Society. There will be a short business meeting at 5:00 pm, then our presentation, "Deciphering The Past". Hope to see you there and bring a friend!

08/12/2026

The Roscommon County Genealogical Society office will be closed on Thursday, August 13. We will reopen on Monday, August 17. Thank you!

07/21/2026

Do you recognize these people? We posted the two damaged portraits on our FB page back in May of 2024. The portraits were rescued from one of the cabins demolished near the Gerrish Township Community Park Marina. With the help of Angie, one of our members, using an AI Restoration application, here is what the portraits may look like restored. We hope by posting again with new photos (and new sets of eyes viewing) that the original portraits could be returned to family members. Thank you!

07/08/2026

The Stories Behind the Photographs:

If a picture is worth a thousand words, there are lots of stories waiting to be told.

This RootsTech article (https://content.ldschurch.org/family-history/bc/rootstech/salt-lake/2019-conference-syllabi/RT1448_Outside_the_Frame.pdf) by Maureen Taylor shares tips and ideas for turning ancestor photos into engaging stories. You'll learn how to recognize stories behind photos, research clues, and timeframes, as well as find helpful writing tips to get you started with your storytelling.

For more ideas on telling ancestor stories, check out Goal 8 in Project 2: Memories (https://www.thefhguide.com/project-2-memories08.html ).