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Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society
Burton Historical Collection
Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
E-mail: fhwgsmail@yahoo.com
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FHWGS is a non-profit 501(c) 3
organization in the State of Michigan. (Federal ID 38-2290126)
FOCUS
As the first genealogical society in the State of Michigan
dedicated to the research and preservation of our
African-American history, we take pride in our heritage and our
contributions to the world and especially this country. We share
this knowledge with enthusiasm, so that we may take our rightful
place in history.
MEMBERSHIP
The Society is managed by the efforts of volunteers. We
encourage participation in these efforts. Membership includes a
newsletter that keeps you informed about the activities of the
society, genealogical and historical related topics and events.
Our membership year runs from September 1 through August 31.
There is no meeting in December.
2015 - 2016 Program Year
OFFICERS
President
Leslie C. Strong Williams
Vice President
Shaun Buren Thomas
Recording Secretary
Vacant
Treasurer
Shirley Burke
Corresponding Secretary
Lois I. Banks
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cheryl Garnett
Lillian Holland
Jacqui
Thigpen Hollier
Bryant Jenkins
Carmen
Leslie Stevens
Linda
Webb
Walter
D. Webb, DDS
Omer Jean Winborn
Immediate Past President
Peggy Sawyer-Williams
Junior Genealogists
Representative
Darius Boatner