We invite you to browse the website which contains useful links to assist with your Polish research and information about the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan (PGSM). We are based in Michigan and do our best to reach out to members who live elsewhere in the United States and Poland by communicating electronically and by keeping this website updated, sending newsletters and e-mails. Click the links on the left side to read more about who we are and what we do.

Polskie Towarzys

two Genealogiczne w Michigan Witamy i zapraszamy do przeglądania naszej strony zawierającej przydatne w poszukiwaniach ganealogicznych linki i informacje o naszym towarzystwie - Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan(PGSM). Nasza siedziba znajduje się w amerykańskim stanie Michigan. Staramy się jak najlepiej dotrzeć do naszych członków mieszkających w Stanach Zjednoczonych i w Polsce komunikując się z nimi drogą elektroniczną: uaktualniając naszą stronę internetową, wysyłając biuletyny i maile. Polskie Towarzystwo Genealogiczne w Michigan jest członkiem Rady Genealogicznej stanu Michigan (Michigan Genealogical Council) i Federacji Towarzystw Genealogicznych. Aby dowiedzieć się więcej o naszych organizacjach, proszę kliknąć na symbole znajdujące się w prawej części głównej strony.

Translation provided by Magda Smolka

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Poland Enters the Visa Waiver Program

November 11th, 2019 is Polish Independence Day and this year there is yet another reason to celebrate the day. On November 6th the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo selected Poland for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) What does this mean for Polish citizens and nationals? Beginning November 11th, traveling from Poland to the United States for pleasure or business reasons for up to 90 days won't require obtaining a visa first. Through the VWP applicants will apply online for authorization to travel to the USA through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin taking applications on November 11th. The most common nonimmigrant visa the fee was $160 USD which is the equivilant to $640.00 PLN., the new fee is expected to be $14.00 USD per application.

General information regarding the new visa requirements can be found at the following links: U.S. Department of State, ESTA

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Tip of the Month

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Thanks to Lee County Genealogical Society!

New General Genealogy Tips provided to the PGSM courtesy of the Carol Rooksby Weidlich, Past President, Membership Chair, and Webmaster of the Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc. in Fort Myers, Florida.

Click Here Genealogy Tips

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What's New Michigan!

On September 1st the Seeking Michigan site is moving to michiganology.org

Read more about all the new & exciting changes on their website. Click Here

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New Publication - Oldest Settlement in Michigan

Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan (PGSM) member Charles Chase, has published a 108-page book devoted to the history of Parisville, which is a part of the Polish history of Michigan. Parisville/Paris Township, The Oldest Polish Settlement in Michigan, may be ordered from the website Lulu.com which is a print on-demand site. Mr Chase is generously donating all revenue from the sale of the book directly to the PGSM.

Clicking the link below will take you to the PGSM store. Please do not use the "Add to Cart" button, use the link that will direct you to Lulu.com to purchase the book for $14.00 from the print On-demand site.

Click Here

The Birth Reports for the following months are now viewable in the Hamtramck Database:

~ January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October ~

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Polish Diacriticals

The Polish language has the following special letters: ą ć ę ł ń ó ś ź ż . These are considered to be separate letters: each of them is placed in the alphabet immediately after its Latin counterpart (e.g. ą between a and b), ź and ż are placed after z in that order. If you find that you need help with typing these special letters, the following website can help. Click here.

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Stories, Ideas, etc

Have ideas for subjects you would like to see in future publications or do you have a story to tell about your ancestors. Send your ideas/stories to the Editorial Staff of the Polish Eaglet.

Send your email to: editor@pgsm.org

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New to Genealogy?

So you've decided to research your family, good for you! But where do you start on this monumental task? Most people will tell you to start at the beginning but where is the beginning you ask. Just like that giant oak first began as a tiny seed that's how you must start too. Gather information a little bit at a time, ask questions, interview family members. Visit our Genealogy Tips page to find more tips on how to grow your tree.

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