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  • Thomas Koselka

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  • Thomas Koselka
  • tom.koselka@gmail.com

  • 38740 Palmer Rd.
    Westland
  • MI

  • 48186
  • United States
  • (734) 306-0506
  • (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima
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  • Since the 1980s, Thomas Koselka has pursued a lifelong passion for family history through research, education, leadership, and service to the genealogical community. A frequent lecturer and mentor, Tom enjoys helping genealogists uncover new records, overcome research challenges, and discover the stories of their ancestors.

    Tom has served as President of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, the Michigan Genealogical Council, and the Dearborn Genealogical Society. Today, he continues to support the genealogy community as a board member, mentor, and advisor to several genealogical societies throughout Michigan. His presentations explore genealogy research strategies, Michigan records, archival resources, online genealogy resources—including the FamilySearch Wiki—and practical tools that help family historians of all experience levels make meaningful discoveries.

    Tom is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Ontario Ancestors, and the National Genealogical Society.

    After retiring from Dearborn Music, Tom continues to research family history, present educational programs, and encourage others to discover, preserve, and share their own family stories. He and his wife, Valerie, who shares his enthusiasm for genealogy, reside in Westland, Michigan.
    • Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan Dziękuję (jen-KOO-yeh) Award 2011
    • Michigan Genealogical Council President’s Award 2023
    • National Genealogical Council Award of Merit 2024

  • Midwestern and Michigan research collections and techniques.

  • Census Records & Non-Population Schedules
    Exit Enter Commit: Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization
    Exploring Your Family History for Beginners
    Finding Family in the 1950 US Census Before it is Searchable
    Finding Records of Your Detroit & Wayne County Ancestor
    Library of Michigan Card – More than Book Borrowing
    Regional Archives of Michigan
    Under the Thumb: Uncovering Your Family Roots in Southeast Michigan
    Who You Gonna Call? WIKIs in Family History
    Why Should I Join a Genealogical Society?
    Wrong Name, Right Family: The Czichau to Jacobs Connection

  • Bay County Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Canton Public Library, Michigan
    Dearborn Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Michigan
    Downriver Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Eaton County Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Farmington Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Fox Run Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Genealogical Society of Monroe County, Michigan
    Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan
    Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan
    Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Lansing FamilySearch Center Seminar, Michigan
    Livingston County Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Lyon Township Public Library, Michigan
    Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society
    Northville Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Oakland County Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Saginaw Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Sanilac County Genealogical Society, Michigan
    St Clair County Genealogical & Historical Society, Michigan
    Taylor Community Library, Michigan
    Waterford Genealogical Society, Michigan
    Western Michigan Genealogical Society
    Western Wayne County Genealogical Society, Michigan
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