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==Online Resources==
Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan. For example, the Family History Library has the following:


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4113 Michigan Business Directory, 1863], index
=== Detroit  ===
*[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==
1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche  
Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan.
 
==Resources for Michigan Directories==
 
===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.
 
===Directories Online===
 
Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_71/city_directories_detroit/ Detroit City Directories 1861-1923] available online.
 
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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has city directories for various years from throughout the state of Michigan including:
 
'''Detroit'''
 
1856-1935 on {{FSC|539682|item|disp=72 FS 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'''
=== 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
::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — DIRECTORIES
 
==Websites==


*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]
1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche
*[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]


<br>
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.


{{Michigan|Michigan}} {{U.S. Directories}}
=== External Links ===
*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/mi.htm Michigan US City Directories]


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Revision as of 20:14, 15 December 2009

United States of America > United States Directories > Michigan Directories

Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan. For example, the Family History Library has the following:

Detroit[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

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.

External Links[edit | edit source]

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