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==Online Resources==
== Resources for Michigan Directories  ==


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4113 Michigan Business Directory, 1863], index
Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.  
*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/Home/usa/mi Michigan Online Historical Directories] - listed by county<br><br>
 
==History==
Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan.
 
==Resources for Michigan Directories==


===Libraries and Archives===
=== Libraries and Archives ===


The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "[[Michigan Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page.  
The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "[[Michigan Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page.  


===Directories Online===
=== Directories Online ===


Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_71/city_directories_detroit/ Detroit City Directories 1861-1923] available online.  
Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_71/city_directories_detroit/ Detroit City Directories 1861-1923] available online.  
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Ancestry.com ($) has Michigan directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.  
Ancestry.com ($) has Michigan directories available online in its [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1540 U.S. City Directories] collection.  


===The FamilySearch Library===
=== The Family History Library ===


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Michigan including:  
The Family History Library has the following:  


'''Detroit'''  
'''Detroit'''  


1856-1935 on {{FSC|539682|item|disp=72 FS Library films; 46 microfiche}}
1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche  
 
1957, 1964, 1970 etc. FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22977.433%20E4pe*%22 977.433 E4pe]
 
1956, 1965, 1970 etc. FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22977.434%20E4pw*%22 977.434 E4pw]


Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.  
Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.  


<br>'''Grand Rapids'''  
<br> '''Grand Rapids'''  
 
1856-1936 on {{FSC|543137|item|disp=36 FS Library films; 4 microfiche}}
 
1917, etc. FS Library book [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bcall_number%3A%22977.455%20E4g*%22 977.455 E4g]
 
To find directories, consult the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog]] under:


::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY] — DIRECTORIES
1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche
::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES


==Websites==
== Web Sites  ==


*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]
*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]  
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/mi.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/mi.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.  
*[http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-54504_18635_51181-117864--,00.html City Directories in Genealogical Research]
*[http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-54504_18635_51181-117864--,00.html City Directories in Genealogical Research]


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Resources for Michigan Directories[edit | edit source]

Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.

Libraries and Archives[edit | edit source]

The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "Periodicals" page.

Directories Online[edit | edit source]

Fold3.com ($) has Detroit City Directories 1861-1923 available online.

Ancestry.com ($) has Michigan directories available online in its U.S. City Directories collection.

The Family History Library[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has the following:

Detroit

1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche

Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.


Grand Rapids

1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche

Web Sites[edit | edit source]


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