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Guide to '''Arenac County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Arenac County Michigan genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  


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|organized= April 21, 1883
|county seat= Standish
|parent county= [[Bay County, Michigan Genealogy|Bay]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county2= [[Gladwin County, Michigan Genealogy|Gladwin]]
|county3= [[Iosco County, Michigan Genealogy|Iosco]]
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
{{Infobox U.S. County
The county was named for “A sandy place for a good footing." The county is located in the east area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Arenac County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County,_Michigan wikipedia]."</ref>
| county = Arenac County
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| state = Michigan
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| founded year = 1883
| founded date = April 21
| seat = Hettinger
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| building address =  Arenac County Courthouse<br>120 N Grove St.<br>P. O. Box 747<br>Standish, MI 48658<br>Phone: 989-846-4626<br> [http://www.arenaccountygov.com/'''Arenac County Website'''] }}


=== County Courthouse ===
== County Courthouse ==
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Arenac}}
'''Arenac County Courthouse'''<br>120 N Grove Street<br>PO Box 747<br>Standish, MI 48658<br>Phone: 989-846-4626<br> [https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/ Arenac County Website] <br><br>
[https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Clerk/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death, divorce and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br><br>


=== Arenac County, Michigan Record Dates  ===
<br>County Clerk has birth, marriage, death, divorce <br>and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Arenac County, Michigan page 343, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
{{MI Record Dates Intro|Arenac}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1882
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1820
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
== History  ==
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County%2C_Michigan<br>
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{MI Boundary Changes Intro|Arenac}}
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*'''1883--'''Arenac County was created 21 April 1883 from [[Bay County, Michigan Genealogy|Bay]] County. ''
*'''County seat:''' Hettinger<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MI_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Michigan Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#MI Michigan Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Michigan county boundary changes
*''County Evolution In Michigan, 1790-1897,'' by Richard W. Welch. Lansing, MI: Michigan Department of Education, 1972. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDL|443923}}
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=== Populated Places ===
==== Parent County  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://michigan.hometownlocator.com/mi/arenac/ HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, Arenac County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County%2C_Michigan wikipedia] accessed 16 September 2019.</ref>


{{Populated places
'''1883--'''Arenac County was created 21 April 1883&nbsp;from [[Bay County, Michigan|Bay]] County. '''County seat:''' Standish <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer,_Michigan Omer] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish,_Michigan Standish] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling,_Michigan Sterling]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner,_Michigan Turner] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twining,_Michigan Twining]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Adams Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_Township,_Michigan Arenac Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres_Township,_Michigan AuGres Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Clayton Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_River_Township,_Michigan Deep River Township]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Lincoln Township]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Mason Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moffatt_Township,_Michigan Moffat Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moffatt_Township,_Michigan Sims Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish_Township,_Michigan Standish Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Township,_Michigan Turner Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Township,_Michigan Whitney Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Ridge,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Maple Ridge] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_River,_Michigan Pine River]</div>
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=== History Timeline ===
==== Boundary Changes  ====
{{MI Historical Timeline Intro|Arenac}}


== Resources ==
See COUNTY EVOLUTION IN MICHIGAN, 1790-1897 by Richard W. Welch for the development of the counties in the state. This will help you to determine place of residence of your ancestors and under whose civil jurisdiction they resided. It is also useful for when you start to read the census records.<br>
{{MI Resources Intro|Arenac}}


=== Bible Records ===
==== Record Loss  ====
{{MI Bible Intro|Arenac}}


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/arenac/0601bib.htm Arenac County MI Bible Records] at USGenWeb Michigan Archives
== Places/Localities  ==


=== Biographies ===
==== Populated Places ====
{{MI Biographies Intro|Arenac}}


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
*<br>
{{MI Business Records Intro|Arenac}}


=== Cemeteries ===
===== '''Cities:''' ''Au Gres | Omer&nbsp;| Standish''  =====
{{MI Cemeteries Intro|Arenac}}


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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Arenac County, Michigan''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Arenac+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find a Grave]
* [http://migenweb.org/arenac/places/cemeteries.htm USGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/arenac/0601cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/michigan/arenac.htm Tombstone Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Arenac&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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* {{FSC|United States, Michigan, Arenac - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=74734324|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Arenac+Michigan&qt=results_page WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Arenac-County?id=county_1232 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" colspan="2" |<center>See '''[[Michigan Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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*'''1799-1999''' {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at FamilySearch — index & images
====== ''AuGres''<br>  ======


=== Census Records ===
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres,_Michigan  
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County,_Michigan#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1890 |5683
|1900 |9821
|1910 |9640
|1920 |9460
|1930 |8007
|1940 |9233
|1950 |9644
|1960 |9860
|1970 |11149 
|1980 |14706 
|1990 |14931 
|2000 |17269
|2010 |15899
}}
{{MI Census Intro|Arenac}}


*[http://www.census-online.com/links/MI/Arenac/ Census Online]<br>
*<br>


*'''1870'''  Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Bay County<br>
====== ''Omer''  ======


''' State Census'''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer,_Michigan<br>  


* '''1894''' Michigan Department of State. ''Census of the State of Michigan, 1894''. Vol 3. Lansing, MI: R. Smith & co., state printers, 1896. (Civil War veterans only) Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/322926-redirection FamilySearch Digital Library]
*<br>
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


=== Church Records ===
====== ''Standish''  ======
{{MI Church Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1819-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish,_Michigan<br>  
<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


=== Court Records ===
https://www.facebook.com/groups/139222763311/<br>
{{MI Court Intro|Arenac}}


=== Directories ===
The Story of Standish and its People, 1876-1976 by Allan McCready<br>  
{{MI Directories Intro|Arenac}}
*'''1863-1922''' [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000054983 Michigan State Gazetteers and Business Directories] at Hathi Trust Digital Library — images<br>
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary<br>


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
*<br>
{{MI Emigration Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
===== '''Villages: '''''Sterling&nbsp;| Turner&nbsp;| Twining''  =====


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
*''Sterling''
{{MI Ethnic Groups Intro|Arenac}}
''AFRICAN-AMERICAN''<br>


[http://www.fhwgs.org/ Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society] <br> c/o Burton Historical Collection, DPL<br>5201 Woodward Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48202-4007<br>Publication is Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society News published twice a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling,_Michigan<br>  


[http://www.laaags.org/ Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society]<br> Post Office Box 22203<br> Lansing, MI 48909-2203<br>Publication is Newsletter published quarterly<br> Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
*''Turner''<br>


''CORNISH''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner,_Michigan<br>  


[http://keweenawkernewek.org/ Keweenaw Houghton Cornish Society of the Copper Country]<br> Cornish Connection Of Lower Michigan<br> 8494 Wesley Drive<br> Flushing, MI 48433
*''Twining''<br>


''DUTCH''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twining,_Michigan<br>  


[http://jointarchives.org/ Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College]
*<br>


''FINNISH''<br>
===== '''Townships:''' ''Adams&nbsp;| Arenac&nbsp;| Au Gres&nbsp;| Clayton&nbsp;| Deep River&nbsp;| Lincoln&nbsp;| Mason&nbsp;| Moffatt&nbsp;| Sims&nbsp;| Standish&nbsp;| Turner&nbsp;| Whitney''  =====


[https://fahc.finlandiafoundation.org/ Finnish American Heritage Center]<br>435 Quincy Street<br>Hancock, MI 49930<br>Phone: 906-487-7549
*''Adams''<br>


''FLEMISH''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan<br>  


[http://www.flemishlibrary.org/ Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans]<br> [https://www.facebook.com/FlemishLibrary?fref=ts Facebook Page]
*''Arenac''<br>


''FRENCH-CANADIAN (includes Acadian, Cajun and Metis)''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_Township,_Michigan<br>  


[http://www.habitantheritage.org/ French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan]<br> PO Box 1900<br>Royal Oak, MI 48068-1900<br>Publication is Michigan's Habitat Heritage published quarterly<br>Located in Oakland County <br> MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council<br> [https://www.facebook.com/groups/109717099063919 Facebook Page]
*''AuGres''<br>


''IRISH''<br>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres_Township,_Michigan<br>  


[http://miigsm.org/ Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan]<br> c/o Gaelic League/Irish American Club<br>2068 Michigan Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48216-1303<br>Publication is Irish Tree published nine times a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council <br> [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Genealogical-Society-of-Michigan/236855006444065?fref=ts Facebook Page]
*''Clayton''<br>


[http://www.genealogytoday.com/us/places.mv?ID=8033 Wayne County Irish Society]<br> 31975 Cowan<br>Westland, MI 48185
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan<br>  


''ITALIAN''<br>
*'''Communities: '''Alger&nbsp;| Delano&nbsp;| Maple Ridge&nbsp;| Melita&nbsp;| Pine River


[http://presjcalderone.wix.com/iacc Americans Of Italian Origin Society]<br> 18336 Lister E.<br>Detroit, MI 48021
<br>  


''JEWISH''<br>
==== Neighboring Counties  ====


[http://jgsmi.org/ Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan]<br> PO Box 251693<br>West Bloomfield, MI 48325-1693<br>Publication is Generations published quarterly<br>Located in Oakland County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council<br> [https://www.facebook.com/jgsmi Facebook Page]
[[Bay County, Michigan|Bay]] | [[Gladwin County, Michigan|Gladwin]] | L[[Iosco County, Michigan|osco]] | [[Ogemaw County, Michigan|Ogemaw]]  


''POLISH''<br>
== Resources  ==


[http://www.pgsm.org/ Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan] <br> c/o Burton Collection<br>5201 Woodward Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48202-4007<br>Publication is The Polish Eaglet published three times a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council <br> [https://www.facebook.com/groups/84920869072 Facebook Page]
==== Cemeteries  ====


[http://www.polishheritagesociety.com/ Polish Heritage Society]<br> P.O. Box 1844<br>Grand Rapids, MI 49501
*http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&amp;CScn=&amp;CScntry=4&amp;CSst=24&amp;CScnty=1232<br>


''SCOTTISH''<br>
==== Census<br> ====


[http://www.detroitscots.com/ The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit]<br> 2360 Rochester Ct<br>Troy, Mi 48083<br>Phone: 248-526-1849<br>Fax: 248-528-1477<br>Contact: kilgour@detroitscots.com<br>
1870 - Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Arenac Co.<br>


=== Funeral Homes  ===
*http://www.mdoe.state.mi.us/1870Census/search.aspx<br>
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Arenac}}


* [https://www.bureshfuneralhomes.com/ Buresh Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers] in AuGres and Twining.
==== Church  ====
* [https://www.ramsaygroupfs.com/ Ramsey Group Funeral Services] in Standish.


=== Genealogies  ===
{{MI Church Intro}}  
{{MI Genealogies Intro|Arenac}}
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/bourassa-family BOURASSA] - (includes Arenac branches, see attachment) <br>
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/lalondefamily/forum/topics/descendants-of-samuel-lalonde LALON(D)E] - (see attachment)<br>
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/some-hus-descendants STANDISH] Family Ancestors - (see attachment) <br>


=== Guardianship ===
==== Court  ====
{{MI Guardianship Intro|Arenac}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
==== Land ====
{{MI Land Intro|Arenac}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
{{MI Land Intro}}
*[https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspxresults/default.aspx?searchCriteria=type=patent%7Cst=MI%7Ccty=011%7Csp=true%7Csw=true%7Csadv=false Bureau of Land Management]<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


==== Local Histories  ====


=== Local Histories ===
{{MI History Intro}}  
{{MI Histories Intro|Arenac}}


*''A History of Northern Michigan and its People''.  3 Volumes. By Perry Francis Powers, Harry Gardner Cutler. Chicago : Lewis Publishing Co., 1912. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. 1 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/209310/?offset=0#page=7&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0001.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vol. 2 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/207155/?offset=0#page=8&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0002.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vol. 3 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/202233/?offset=0#page=8&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0003.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vols. 1-3 - [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000479978 HathiTrust].
==== Maps  ====


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
==== Military  ====
{{MI Maps Intro|Arenac}}
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Arenac County}}}}


*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)]
===== Civil War  =====
*'''1863-1922''' [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000054983 Michigan State Gazetteers and Business Directories] at HathiTrust, images – includes business directories for towns across the state<br>
*[http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/MI/County/arenac.htm Standard atlas of Arenac County, Michigan]
*PDF of the Standard Atlas of Arenac County, Michigan in the [http://ia600805.us.archive.org/2/items/2911312.0001.001.umich.edu/2911312.0001.001.umich.edu.pdf US Archive]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
Civil War service men from Arenac County served in various regiments. Men often joined a regiment or a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are the military units that were formed in or had many men from Arenac County.
{{MI Migration Intro|Arenac}}


=== Military Records ===
:-
{{MI Military Intro|Arenac}}


'''''Civil War'''''<br>
==== Newspapers  ====
*'''1861-1865''' [https://michigan.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_d6e54c81-e28b-4691-a40a-926988ecdfed/ Record of Service of the Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865] at Michiganology — images, multiple volumes organized alphabetically by surname
*'''1876-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1894''' Michigan Department of State. ''Census of the State of Michigan, 1894''. Vol 3. Lansing, MI: R. Smith & co., state printers, 1896. (Civil War veterans only) Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/322926-redirection FamilySearch Digital Library]
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


'''''World War I'''''<br>
==== Probate  ====
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww1/draft-registration/michigan.html Draft Cards]<br>


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{MI Probate Intro|Arenac}}  
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1837-1993''' {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at FamilySearch — index & images
==== Queries: Message Boards and Mailing Lists<br>  ====


=== Newspapers ===
*http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.arenac/mb.ashx<br>
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Arenac}}
*http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/MI/arenac.html#MIARENAC<br>
*http://genforum.genealogy.com/mi/arenac/<br>


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50052/ Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
==== Taxation  ====
*[http://www.arenacindependent.com/ ''Arenac County Independent'']
*[https://www.facebook.com/ArenacIndependent ''Arenac Independent'' Facebook Page]
*[https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/ Digital Michigan Newspapers] at Central Michigan University


=== Obituaries ===
==== Vital Records  ====
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
{{MI Vital Intro}}  


=== Other Records ===
*'''Michigan Birth Registrations, 1867-1902'''&nbsp;-- Free name indexes and images at [https://www.familysearch.org/#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1459684 FamilySearch]. Records include such information as name of child, birthdate and place, if still-born, illegitimate or twin, gender, race and record number.
{{MI Other Records Intro|Arenac}}
*'''Michigan Marriage Registrations, 1868-1925''' -- Free name indexes at [https://www.familysearch.org/#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452395 FamilySearch]. &nbsp;Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
====Voting Records====
*'''Michigan Death Registrations, 1867-1897 '''--&nbsp;Free name indexes and images&nbsp;at&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452402 FamilySearch]. &nbsp;&nbsp;Records include such information as name of deceased, date and place of death, gender, color, marital status, age in years, months and days, disease or apparent cause of death, birthplace, names and occupations of parents, and the date the record was made.
*'''1850-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20352/michigan-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Michigan Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Periodicals ===
<br>
{{MI Periodicals Intro|Arenac}}


=== Probate Records ===
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{MI Probate Intro|Arenac}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Family History Centers<br> ====
*'''1784-1980''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8793/ Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1784-1980] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com ($)] — index & images
*'''1797-1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Michigan Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1883-1904''' {{FSC|255261|item|disp=Probate Packets, 1883-1904 ; Probate Index, 1883-1900}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
{{MI Schools Intro|Arenac}}
===Social Security Records===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
== Web Sites<br>  ==
{{MI Tax Intro|Arenac}}


=== Vital Records ===
*{{FHL|Michigan%2C+Arenac|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}  
{{MI Vital Intro|Arenac}}
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~miarenac/ The Arenac County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/Arenac/<br>


*State vital records started in 1867, however marriage records started at the county level earlier. Check both.
== References  ==


==== Birth ====
<references />
{{MI Birth Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1867-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
{{Michigan|Michigan}}  
*'''1867-1902''' {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
==== Marriage ====
{{MI Marriage Intro|Arenac}}


*'''1585-1945''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=michigan%2cmi Michigan, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ Findmypast]  $
[[Category:Arenac_County,_Michigan]]
*'''1820-1937''' {{RecordSearch|2473289|Michigan, County Marriages Index, 1820-1937}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1820-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1828-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20619/michigan-marriages?s=275764761 Michigan Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1868-1925''' {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


==== Death ====
<br>
{{MI Death Intro|Arenac}}
 
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1867-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20538/michigan-deaths?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1867-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/ Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''Pre-1897''' - (not complete) - [http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/gendisx/search2.htm Michigan State Department of Community Health Genealogical Death Indexing System]<br>
*'''1897-1952''' [https://michigan.access.preservica.com/death-certificates-1897-1952/ Michigan Death Certificates, 1897-1952] at [https://michiganology.org/ Michiganology]
 
==== Divorce ====
{{MI Divorce Intro|Arenac}}
*'''1897-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9092/ Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{MI Research Facilities Intro|Arenac}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{MI Archives Intro|Arenac}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/caro/1695-west-gilford-road/ Caro Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/midland/1700-west-sugnet-street/ Midland Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/saginaw/1415-north-center-road/ Saginaw Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.saginawlibrary.org/ Hoyt Public Library] - an affiliate library
 
=== Libraries ===
{{MI Libraries Intro|Arenac}}
 
'''Arenac County Historical Society Library'''<br>304 E Michigan Ave<br>PO Box 272<br>Au Gres, MI 48703<br>Phone: 989-876-6399<br>Email: [mailto:achs@arenachistory.org achs@arenachistory.org]<br>[https://www.arenachistory.org/library/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/miachs Facebook]<br>
 
=== Museums ===
{{MI Museums Intro|Arenac}}
 
== Societies ==
{{MI Societies Intro|Arenac}}
 
'''Arenac County Historical Society'''<br>304 E Michigan Ave<br>PO Box 272<br>Au Gres, MI 48703<br>Phone: 989-876-6399<br>Email: [mailto:achs@arenachistory.org achs@arenachistory.org]<br>[https://www.arenachistory.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/miachs Facebook]<br>
 
== Websites ==
 
{{MI Websites Intro|Arenac}}
*[http://migenweb.org/arenac/ The Arenac County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/Arenac/ Family History and Genealogy] Linkpendium
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mi/counties/arenac/ Cyndi's List]<br>
*[http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/counties/arenac.aspx Michigan Family History Network]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Arenac-County.htm Arenac County MI Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|6265421|Michigan|Arenac}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
== Research Guides ==
{{MI Research Guides Intro|Arenac}}
 
== References ==
<references />
 
<references/>
 
{{Michigan|Michigan}}
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Guide to Arenac County Michigan genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.



Arenac County, Michigan
Map
Map of the U.S. highlighting Michigan
Location of Michigan in the U.S.
Facts
Founded April 21, 1883
County Seat Hettinger
Courthouse
Address Arenac County Courthouse
120 N Grove St.
P. O. Box 747
Standish, MI 48658
Phone: 989-846-4626
Arenac County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]


County Clerk has birth, marriage, death, divorce
and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. [1]

History[edit | edit source]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County%2C_Michigan

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1883--Arenac County was created 21 April 1883 from Bay County. County seat: Standish [2]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

See COUNTY EVOLUTION IN MICHIGAN, 1790-1897 by Richard W. Welch for the development of the counties in the state. This will help you to determine place of residence of your ancestors and under whose civil jurisdiction they resided. It is also useful for when you start to read the census records.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]


Cities: Au Gres | Omer | Standish[edit | edit source]

AuGres
[edit | edit source]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres,_Michigan


Omer[edit | edit source]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer,_Michigan


Standish[edit | edit source]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish,_Michigan

https://www.facebook.com/groups/139222763311/

The Story of Standish and its People, 1876-1976 by Allan McCready


Villages: Sterling | Turner | Twining[edit | edit source]
  • Sterling

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling,_Michigan

  • Turner

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner,_Michigan

  • Twining

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twining,_Michigan


Townships: Adams | Arenac | Au Gres | Clayton | Deep River | Lincoln | Mason | Moffatt | Sims | Standish | Turner | Whitney[edit | edit source]
  • Adams

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan

  • Arenac

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_Township,_Michigan

  • AuGres

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres_Township,_Michigan

  • Clayton

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan

  • Communities: Alger | Delano | Maple Ridge | Melita | Pine River


Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Bay | Gladwin | Losco | Ogemaw

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Census
[edit | edit source]

1870 - Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Arenac Co.

Church[edit | edit source]

Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Michigan denominations, view the Michigan Church Records wiki page.

Court[edit | edit source]

Land[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.

See Michigan Land and Property for additional information about early Michigan land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the {{{1}}} County courthouse and where records are currently housed.

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Michigan Local Histories.

Maps[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Civil War service men from Arenac County served in various regiments. Men often joined a regiment or a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are the military units that were formed in or had many men from Arenac County.

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Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Probate[edit | edit source]

In most counties in Michigan, probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate packets, and dockets. The records are available at the county courthouse.

Queries: Message Boards and Mailing Lists
[edit | edit source]

Taxation[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

  • Birth Records and Death Records from 1867 can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Community Health or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.
  • Marriage Records from 1867 and Divorce Records from 1897 can be obtained from the County Clerk.
  • Michigan Birth Registrations, 1867-1902 -- Free name indexes and images at FamilySearch. Records include such information as name of child, birthdate and place, if still-born, illegitimate or twin, gender, race and record number.
  • Michigan Marriage Registrations, 1868-1925 -- Free name indexes at FamilySearch.  Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
  • Michigan Death Registrations, 1867-1897 -- Free name indexes and images at FamilySearch.   Records include such information as name of deceased, date and place of death, gender, color, marital status, age in years, months and days, disease or apparent cause of death, birthplace, names and occupations of parents, and the date the record was made.


Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers
[edit | edit source]

Web Sites
[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Arenac County, Michigan page 343, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).