Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society
Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society -- Kalamazoo, MI

Welcome to the KVGS website!

We serve historians and genealogists who are interested in the Kalamazoo River Valley region - and around the world, too.  Join us!

Happy 2026!

 
Please join us for our next general meeting on Monday, February 16, at 7:00 pm. This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments will begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Members and guests alike are always welcome.
 
Immediately following the business meeting, Annette Burke Lyttle will present “Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More.” Additional information about Annette Burke Lyttle’s talk is available on the EVENTS website page, along with a link to register for the Zoom meeting.
 
KVGS members can expect to receive a meeting reminder email with a Zoom registration link several days before the meeting. We hope you will consider attending in person. We would love the opportunity to see you and to catch up at the library!
 
KVGS continues to offer monthly "Genealogy Help" sessions in the Portage District Library's Heritage Room on Thursdays following our general meetings, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Drop by the library on February 19 to see how another perspective can help. You do not need to be a member to participate.
 
Suppose you missed an earlier program. Members can find recordings and handouts from many previous programs in the MEMBERS section of our website.
 
We look forward to seeing you on February 16. See the website’s Events page for developing details on upcoming activities and programs.
 
Best regards,
 
KVGS Board

KVGS on Social Media and Other Sites

KVGS is on more than just our own website.  Visit us at the following links to check out our "footprint" on the Internet.
 

KVGS Memberships

 

We are an organization member of the National Genealogical Society. Visit the NGS website at:  https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
 
Genealogy Calendar of Events:  https://ConferenceKeeper.org
 
 
We are an organization member of the Michigan Genealogical Council. Visit the MGC website at:  https://mimgc.org/
 
Genealogy Calendar of Events:  https://mimgc.org/events-calendar/
 
MGC Pioneer Certificate Program:  https://mimgc.org/pioneer-certificates/
 
If you are thinking of applying for a Michigan Pioneer Certificate and wish to know more about the KVGS Mentoring Program, contact Janine Cotugno at janinecotugno@yahoo.com. We’ve also added a document sharing application tips on the “Forms, Tools, and Tips” page of the KVGS website.
 
Feb
16
KVGS General Meeting / Program - Annette Burke Lyttle, Probate Records: Wills and a Whole Lot More
  Please join us for our general meeting on February 16 at 7 pm. Immediately following the business meeting, Annette Burke Lyttle will present "Probate Records: ...
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Feb
19
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions
    Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to ...
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Mar
2
Board Meeting
  Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom.  If you want to ...
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Mar
4
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG)
  Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help ...
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Mar
10
DNA Special Interest Group (SIG)
  Meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Individuals interested in understanding and applying DNA to their genealogical research ...
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