Polish Ancestry, genealogy, history, and family

Cześć! (Hello! in Polish)
This site is for all those researching their Polish ancestry in Detroit, Michigan. It's a resource site for genealogy tips, and information specifically of interest to those interested in Polish genealogy. Polish parishes in the Detroit metro area are featured here as well as regional Polish folk costumes. In addition, there is some good information about what resources are available to you in Detroit, Michigan, and Poland.

If you're researching Polish immigrants from the Detroit Michigan area and you're looking for information that isn't here, drop me a line and let me know what you'd like to see added to PolishAncestry.com! Email Jasia

Items of Interest by Jasia

Read about a Snapshot of Detroit in 1908.

Check out a Snapshot of Galicia Poland in 1908.

Here's a Snapshot of Russia Poland in 1908.

A series on Polish wedding traditions.

Everything you ever wanted to know about using a (Detroit) City Directory in your genealogy research. (11 part series)

The Detroit City Directory for 1885 is now online.

Here's one you won't want to miss, Studio Photographers serving Detroit's Pol-Ams 1875-1950.

Read about "Dish Night" at the old movie houses in Detroit.

Have you heard about the West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society?

Robert Postula was President of the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan (2001-2003), assistant editor for their journal, The Polish Eaglet, and a contributing author as well. Bob recently passed away and in his memory and with the consent of his family and the PGSM, I will be cyber-publishing his articles which have previously appeared in The Polish Eaglet. Bob loved to research his family's history as well as help others to research theirs. Here's hoping others will learn and benefit from Bob's contributions to the field of Polish genealogy.

March 18, 2007. Age 69. Beloved son of the late Walter and Sophie. Dear brother of Dennis (Teal) Postula and the late Richard and Eugene Postula. Dear uncle of Alina, Emily and Dr. Jason (Lysa) Postula and great-uncle of Samantha Jane and Benjamin. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (North of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (Between 17 and 18 Mile Rd.), Sterling Heights. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com This death notice appeared in The Detroit News.