Newsletter
The 2010-2011 year wrapped up in June with long time Lansing Attorney Melvin McWilliams. Mr. McWilliams shared his passion in researching his southern roots. His journey has taken him in much direction from slavery, civil war veteran, and the civil rights movement.
The LAAAGS origination was very blessed with outstanding speakers this past year. We also continue to make great strides toward completing a book on the African American experience in the Lansing area from 1847 to 1930 the goal is to have the book completed by 2012. Many new members joined the LAAAGS origination this year which is a plus. My goal this coming year 2011-2012 is to have better member participation from our members which I know is a daunting task with busy schedules and the like.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Best regards and happy researching ,
Jesse Lasorda
President LAAAGS
The year started off in February with a wonderful program that was co-sponsored by the Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society from Detroit. Our guest speakers were Bryan and Shannon Price from Buxton, Ont., who gave a wonderful talk on Adam Crosswhite. We were very blessed to have several libraries participate a long with Civil War groups, Quilting group and a Quaker researcher.
Our March program was a back to the basics program on the fundamentals of State and Federal census. Mike and Willye Bryan and myself did an outstanding job of breaking down varies censuses which included census packets for those that attended the program.
In early April the guest speaker was Roni Sionakides who did a outstanding job in conveying the important part the Quaker movement played and how it related to the Underground Railroad in Michigan and throughout U.S.
The LAAAGS annual pilgrimage in May to the LDS church was another solid event. There were an array of programs offered to our members.
