Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society
researching and preserving African American family history since
1979
MEETING SCHEDULE: JANUARY – JUNE 2012
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Detroit
Public Library, Main Branch
Saturday, January 7, 2012
10:30
A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Old Fine
Arts Room, DPL
Part
1: Breakthroughs & Discoveries:
Members
briefly share recent research findings in this popular program
segment.
Part
2: Regional State Clubs Breakout Sessions
In the
second session of a series of three for this program year, FHWGS
Group Facilitators will lead discussions, assist with
roadblocks, and exchange research tips with members and guests
conducting research in specific states. Following the session,
interested Society members and guests will tour the Burton
Historical Collection to learn more about the extensive research
resources available for library patrons. Participants may stay
and conduct research after the tour.
Saturday, February 4
10:30
A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Old Fine
Arts Room, DPL
Tracing Your Family Medical History
Presenter: Emily D. Smith, MD PLLC Internal Medicine /
Alternative Medicine
You know your external physical characteristics were from your
parents and grandparents. But, these aren't the only traits you
may have inherited from your family. Many medical conditions
have also been shown to be passed down through families. Dr.
Smith will discuss understanding the risks and why it’s
important to create a medical family tree.
Saturday, March 31
FHWGS
Session: 1:30 – 3:00 P.M.
Macomb
Community College, Warren, MI
2012 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference
“African Americans in the Legal Profession: A Case Study of
Judge Elvin Davenport”
Moderator: Leslie C. Strong Williams, President, FHWGS
&
Panel Facilitator: Mildred Davenport
Wilson, Davenport Family Historian
Panelists: Honorable Dennis Archer, Former Mayor, City of
Detroit,
Honorable Claudia Morcum, Retired Judge,
Wayne County Circuit Court,
Honorable Edward M. Thomas, Retired Judge, Wayne County Circuit
Court,
Honorable Craig S. Strong,
Judge, Third Judicial Court of
Michigan,
Honorable Charles W. Anderson III,
Magistrate, Michigan’s 36th District Court
FHWGS member
Mildred Davenport Wilson, daughter of Judge Elvin L. Davenport,
first African American judge elected to Recorder’s Court, joins
a panel of attorneys, judges, and legal experts to discuss the
personal and professional achievements of her father. Remarks
and recollections of the panelists, coupled with artifacts and
memorabilia, validate Davenport’s more than 50 year career in
the legal profession. The panelists will share their personal
relationships with Judge Davenport, as well as their historical
perspectives and experiences as legal practitioners.
Saturday, April 14
10:30
A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Old Fine
Arts Room, DPL
Finding My Caribbean Ancestry
Presenter: Carmen Leslie Stevens
Curiosity led FHWGS member Carmen Leslie Stevens to “Google” a
family surname “Kaalund.” Immediately a posted query from
Denmark popped up and from there the journey to finding her
family connections in Jamaica, and St. Croix, formerly known as
the Danish West Indies, and other parts of the world ensued.
Carmen will share how her research continues to evolve.
Saturday, May 5
Annual
Meeting & Elections
10:30
A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Old Fine
Arts Room, DPL
Part
1: Elections: FHWGS Officers & Board of Directors
Part
2: Regional State Clubs Breakout Sessions
In the
final session for this program year, a panel of FHWGS Group
Facilitators and State Club members will share their regional
group research findings, breakthroughs, tips and other pertinent
information
with Society members and guests. Regional State Clubs will then
convene for a regular breakout session.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
The
Annual Karl Hamilton Field Trip
Day Trip
(Details TBA)
Destination: A Journey Across the River: Historic
Underground Railroad (UGRR) Sites in Canada
Follow the Detroit gateway to Underground Railroad (UGRR) sites
in Ontario and visit a missing piece of American history that
has been preserved by African Canadians who sought after and
found freedom on the final “station” of the Underground
Railroad. A valid passport, enhanced driver’s license or
enhanced state ID card is required to participate. Registration
info and final trip details TBA.
Detroit Public Library, Burton Historical Collection 5201
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
E-mail:
fhwgsmail@yahoo.com Web Site:
http://www.fhwgs.org
All
meetings are free and open to the public.
Parking
is available in
the
library’s Putnam Street parking lot.
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