Members and guests, alike, we look forward to seeing you on April 21 at 7:00 pm for our April general meeting. 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.

 

Immediately following the business meeting, Presenter Tom Koselka will dive into the fascinating world of migration with "Exit Enter Commit - Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization," where we delve into the historical emigration and immigration records of passengers from Europe arriving at US and Canadian entry points. We will shed light on the US naturalization process, revealing intriguing facts, such as how certain conditions could cause women to lose citizenship. Discover how the criteria and regulations for obtaining citizenship have evolved.

 

KVGS members can expect to receive a meeting reminder email with a Zoom registration link several days before the meeting. You can also register on Zoom through the EVENTS page.

 

In the meantime, we invite you to visit our Events page for information about more exciting learning opportunities coming this year, including "WWI and WWII Military Records," "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch Labs," and more.

 

KVGS has recently added a new feature: monthly Genealogy Help sessions at the Portage District Library, held on Thursdays following our general meeting. Bring your questions to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library's Heritage Room on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Simply drop in and see how another perspective can help you solve your problem.

 

Suppose you missed an earlier program. You can find recordings and handouts from many previous programs in our website's MEMBERS section, followed by the RECORDINGS/HANDOUTS section. Please make sure to sign in as a member first.

 

See you April 21, 2025!

 

KVGS Board