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*Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]  
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Willard Library, Battle Creek, Michigan
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  infodesk@willardlibrary.org

Address:[1]

Willard Library (main)
7 W. Van Buren
Battle Creek, MI 490017
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Helen Warner Branch
36 Minges Creek Place
Battle Creek, MI 49015

Telephone:[1]  269-968-8166
Fax:  269-968-3282

Hours and holidays:[1]  

Willard Library

Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm

Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday 1pm-5pm (summer only)

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Helen Warner Branch

Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm

Friday 10am-6pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 1pm-5pm (summer only)

Directions, maps, and public transportation:[1]  See Willard Library on Google Maps.

Internet sites and databases:

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

{Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).[2] For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.[3]}

Tips[edit | edit source]

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Guides[edit | edit source]

{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. }

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

{ List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.}

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Willard Library, Battle Creek, Michigan, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections

  • Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}

  • such as: NARA I
  • NARA II
  • National Archives at _____
  • State Archives
  • State Library

Similar Collections



  • National Personnel Records Center
  • LC
  • FHL

Neighboring Collections


  • County Vital Records Office
  • City Vital Records Office
  • County Archives
  • County Orphan's Court
  • County Probate Court
  • County Recorder
  • County Coroner
  • U.S. District Court
  • County and local historical societies
  • County and local genealogical societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Museums and heritage societies
  • Closest Family History Center has premium online services for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.[4]
  • Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
  • State Vital Records Office
  • State Historical Society
  • State Genealogical Society
  • University Libraries
  • Church archives
  • Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Such-and-Such Repository
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Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Willard+Library,+7+W+Van+Buren+St,+Battle+Creek,+MI+49017/@42.320984,-85.180693,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8817f18fc237a209:0x26d774d86ee6fc19
  2. ↑ Source 2.
  3. ↑ Source 3.
  4. ↑ Introduction to LDS Family History Centers in Family History Research Wiki (accessed 29 February 2016).

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