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Guide to '''Calhoun County, Michigan ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Calhoun County
| county_map = Michigan, Calhoun County Locator Maps.png
| state = Michigan
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| founded year = 1829
| founded date = N/A
| seat = Marshall
| building image = Michigan, Calhoun County Courthouse.png
| building address = Calhoun County Courthouse<br>315 W Green St.<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: (269) 781-0730<br>Fax: (269) 781-0720<br> [http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/'''Calhoun County Website'''] }}  


Guide to '''Calhoun County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
=== County Information  ===


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|organized= October 19, 1829<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]</ref>
|county seat= Marshall
|parent county= Potawatomi Land<ref>[https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/history_of_calhoun_county/ Calhoun]</ref>
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|county1= [[Barry County, Michigan Genealogy|Barry]]
|county2= [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch]]
|county3= [[Eaton County, Michigan Genealogy|Eaton]]
|county4= [[Hillsdale County, Michigan Genealogy|Hillsdale]]
|county5= [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson]]
|county6= [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan Genealogy|Kalamazoo]]
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
The County was named for John C. Calhoun. The County is located in the south-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan."</ref>
The county was named for John C. Calhoun. The county is located in the south-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]."</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
====Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates====
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Calhoun}}
'''Calhoun County Courthouse'''<br>315 W Green St.<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: 269-781-0730<br>Fax: 269-781-0720<br> [http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ Calhoun County Website] <br><br>
[http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867, burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918, military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.<br>[http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/probate_court/ Probate Court] has probate 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>


=== Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates  ===
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{{MI Record Dates Intro|Calhoun}}
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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>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Calhoun County, Michigan . Page 343-351 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 346-349.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867  
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1867
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center>
| colspan="7"| <center>Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
== County Courthouse  ==
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<br>[http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867,<br> burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918, <br>military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.<br>[http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/probate_court/ Probate Court] has probate records. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Calhoun County, Michigan page 344, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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== History  ==
 
==== Parent County  ====
 
'''1829--St. Joseph County was created 1829 from unorganized territory. '''
 
==== '''County seat'''  ====
 
Marshall <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
 
==== Boundary Changes  ====
 
For animated maps illustrating Michigan county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ "Rotating Formation Michigan County Boundary Maps"] (1790-1897) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
 
==== Record Loss  ====
 
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


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== Places/Localities  ==
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{MI Boundary Changes Intro|Calhoun}}
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*'''1829'''--Calhoun County, Michigan was created October 19, 1829 from unorganized territory of Potawatomi Native American land.<br><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]</ref>
*'''County seat:''' Marshall<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 ===
{{MI Populated Places Intro|Calhoun}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://michigan.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,025,c,calhoun.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan, wikipedia] accessed 10 September 2019.</ref>
==== Populated Places  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://michigan.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,025,c,calhoun.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan, accessed 10 September 2019.</ref>  


{{Populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albion_Township,_Michigan Albion]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albion_Township,_Michigan Albion]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Township,_Michigan Athens]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens_Township,_Michigan Athens]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_Charter_Township,_Michigan Bedford Charter]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_Charter_Township,_Michigan Bedford Charter]  
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlington_Township,_Calhoun_County,_Michigan Burlington]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlington_Township,_Calhoun_County,_Michigan Burlington]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Township,_Michigan Clarence]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Township,_Michigan Clarence]
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=== History Timeline ===
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
{{MI Historical Timeline Intro|Calhoun}}


== Resources ==
[[Barry County, Michigan Genealogy|Barry]] {{•}} [[Branch County, Michigan Genealogy|Branch]] {{•}} [[Eaton County, Michigan Genealogy|Eaton]] {{•}} [[Hillsdale County, Michigan Genealogy|Hillsdale]] {{•}} [[Jackson County, Michigan Genealogy|Jackson]] {{•}} [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan Genealogy|Kalamazoo]] {{•}} [[St. Joseph County, Michigan Genealogy|St. Joseph]]
{{MI Resources Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Bible Records ===
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{{MI Bible Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Biographies ===
== Resources ==
{{MI Biographies Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
==== Cemeteries  ====
{{MI Business Records Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Cemeteries ===
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{{MI Cemeteries Intro|Calhoun}}
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| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''
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| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''List of Cemeteries in the county'''
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | {{FHL|457613|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Calhoun County, Michigan''' online and in print</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/michigan/calhoun.htm Tombstone Project]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment]
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Calhoun+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find a Grave]
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* [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/michigan/calhoun.htm Tombstone Project]
* [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment]
* [http://michigangravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=13 MIGravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Calhoun&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>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://michigangravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=13 MIGravestones]
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* {{FSC|United States, Michigan, Calhoun - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1129452472|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
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* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com]
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%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>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" colspan="3" | See [[Michigan Cemeteries| Michigan Cemeteries]] for more information.
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*'''1799-1999''' {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at FamilySearch — index & images


=== Census Records ===
==== Census ====
{{Historical populations
''' State Census'''
|type = USA
*'''1894''' - {{RecordSearch|1825187|Michigan State Census, 1894}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|1840 |10599
|1850 |19162 
|1860 |29564 
|1870 |36569 
|1880 |38452
|1890 |43501
|1900 |49315
|1910 |56638
|1920 |72918
|1930 |87043
|1940 |94206
|1950 |120813
|1960 |138858
|1970 |141963 
|1980 |141557 
|1990 |135982 
|2000 |137985
|2010 |136146
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{{MI Census Intro|Calhoun}}
==== Church  ====


''' State Census'''<br>
{{MI Church Intro}}
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1819-1991''' - {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
* '''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]


=== Church Records ===
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  
{{MI Church Intro|Calhoun}}
 
*'''1819-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


*Battle Creek
*Battle Creek
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'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


=== Court Records ===
==== Court ====
{{MI Court Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1847-1951''' {{FSC|730869|item|disp=Chancery Files, 1847-1951}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
==== Emigration and Immigration ====
*'''1915-1951''' {{FSC|978519|item|disp=Chancery Dockets, 1915-1951}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1929 - 1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
==== Land  ====


=== Directories ===
{{MI Land Intro}}
{{MI Directories Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''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 ===
==== Local Histories ====
{{MI Emigration Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Crew Lists for Various Ports - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
{{MI History Intro}}  


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
==== Maps  ====
{{MI Ethnic Groups Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}}  
 
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v2/search/ Family Maps of {{PAGENAME}}] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.  
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Calhoun}}
 
*[https://www.bachmanhebble.com/ Bachman Hebble Funeral Service] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.baxterfuneral.com/ Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.farleyestesdowdle.com/ Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home and Cremation Care] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/michigan/albion/j-kevin-tidd-funeral-home/6810 J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home] in Albion.
*[https://www.kempffuneralhome.com/ Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services] in Battle Creek, Homer and Marshall.
*[https://www.henryfuneralhome.org/ Richard A Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.tmhughesperrymortuary.com/ T M Hughes-Perry Mortuary] in Battle Creek.
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{MI Genealogies Intro|Calhoun}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{MI Guardianship Intro|Calhoun}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{MI Land Intro|Calhoun}}
 
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<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 ===
{{MI Histories Intro|Calhoun}}
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}}
{{MI Maps Intro|Calhoun}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)]
*'''1863-1922''' [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000054983 Michigan State Gazetteers and Business Directories] at Hathi Trust, images – includes business directories for towns across the state<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%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 ===
==== Military  ====
{{MI Migration Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Military Records ===
===== Civil War  =====
{{MI Military Intro|Calhoun}}


'''''Civil War'''''<br>
Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.  
Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.
:- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H
:- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H


*'''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
'''''Online Records'''''
*'''1876-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
* '''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]
*'''1876-1945''' - {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Census of WWI Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Calhoun}}
 
*'''1837-1993''' {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Newspapers ===
===== World War I =====
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''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 ($)
*'''1917-1919''' - {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*[https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/ Digital Michigan Newspapers] at Central Michigan University


=== Obituaries ===
==== Naturalization and Citizenship ====
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''1837-1993''' - {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images


*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
==== Newspapers  ====


=== Other Records ===
{{MI Newspaper abstracts|Calhoun}}
{{MI Other Records Intro|Calhoun}}
====Voting Records====
*'''1850-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20352/michigan-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Michigan Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Periodicals ===
==== Obituaries ====
{{MI Periodicals Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Probate Records ===
*'''1820-2006''' - {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
{{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Probate ====
*'''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
*'''1829-1870''' {{FSC|175102|item|disp=Calhoun County, Michigan, Tract Book, 1829-1870}}(*); General Land Office at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1834-1944''' {{FSC|226539|item|disp=Probate Records, 1834-1900, Some to 1944}}(*); 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 ===
{{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}}  
{{MI Schools Intro|Calhoun}}
===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?s=270606331 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 ===
'''Online Probate Records'''
{{MI Tax Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Vital Records ===
*'''1784 – 1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8793 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $
{{MI Vital Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''1797 – 1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — images


==== Birth ====
==== Taxation  ====
{{MI Birth Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1867-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
==== Vital Records ====
*'''1867-1902''' {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Marriage ====
{{MI Vital Intro}}  
{{MI Marriage Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1585-1945''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=michigan%2cmi Michigan, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ Findmypast]  $
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/michigan/mi-vital-records/ How to order Michigan Vital Records]  
*'''1820-1937''' {{RecordSearch|2473289|Michigan, County Marriages Index, 1820-1937}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
=====Births=====
*'''1820-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1917''' - {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] at FamilySearch.com
*'''1867-1902''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1459684 Michigan Birth Registrations, 1867-1902]-- 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.
*'''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 FamilySearch - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Death ====
=====Marriages=====
{{MI Death Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''1585-1945''' - [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=michigan%2cmi Michigan, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] — index $
*'''1820-1937''' - {{RecordSearch|2473289|Michigan, County Marriages Index, 1820-1937}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1820-1940''' - {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] This index covers events from 1822 through 1995.
*'''1868-1925''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1452395 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.


*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
=====Deaths=====
*'''1867-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20538/michigan-deaths?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1850-1880''' - {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1867-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/ Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''1867-1897''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1452402 Michigan Death Registrations, 1867-1897] --&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1236870413453_862"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1236870413453_263"></span>&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.
*'''1897-1952''' [https://michiganology.org/index.php?name=SO_cdcc93e0-2671-4013-8ca6-5d97e9e8e734&page=1&per_page=18 Michigan Death Records] at [https://michiganology.org/ Michiganology] - index & images, organized by county and then last name.


==== Divorce ====
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{MI Divorce Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''1897-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9092/ Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images


== Research Facilities ==
'''Calhoun County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 879<br>Marshall 49068-0777<br>E-mail:[mailto:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com]<br>[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Website]<br><br>
{{MI Research Facilities Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Archives ===
'''Athens Area Historical '''<br>PO Box 22<br> Athens 49011 <br><br>
{{MI Archives Intro|Calhoun}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
'''Battle Creek Historical Society Of'''<br> 165 N. Washington<br> Battle Creek 49017<br><br>
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/battle-creek/1312-capital-avenue-southwest Battle Creek Michigan FamilySearch Center]
'''Homer Historical Society'''<br>505 Grandview<br>Homer, MI 49245<br>Telephone: 517-568-3116<br>[http://homerhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br><br>
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/kalamazoo/1112-north-drake-road Kalamazoo Michigan FamilySearch Center]


*[https://www.kpl.gov/central/Kalamazoo Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://whitfamhist.wordpress.com/ Whit Sunday Family History group, Inc.] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/michigan/mi-society-archive/ List of Michigan Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]
{{MI Libraries Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Museums ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{MI Museums Intro|Calhoun}}


'''Battle Creek Regional History Museum (BCRHM)'''<br>307 W Jackson St<br>Battle Creek, MI 49037<br>Phone: 269-964-0750<br>Email: [mailto:contact@bcrhm.org contact@bcrhm.org]<br>[https://bcrhm.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1419234648322660/ Facebook]<br>
{{Family History Centers Intro}}


== Societies ==
*[[Introduction to Family History Centers]]
{{MI Societies Intro|Calhoun}}


'''Albion Historical Society'''<br>509 S Superior St<br>Albion, MI 49224<br>Phone: 517-629-5100<br>Email: [mailto:info@albionhistoricalsociety.org info@albionhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[http://albionhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083544241640 Facebook]<br><br>
*[[Battle Creek Michigan Family History Center]] 1312 Capitol Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015 United States
'''Athens Area Historical Society'''<br>101-103 S Capital<br>PO Box 22<br>Athens, MI 49011-0022<br>Phone: 269-729-9228<br>Email: [mailto:aahs.webmaster@gmail.com aahs.webmaster@gmail.com]<br>[https://athens-mi-historicalsociety-com.webs.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AthensMichiganHistory Facebook]<br><br>
'''Calhoun County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 879<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Email:[mailto:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/744924938997521 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Historical Society Of Battle Creek'''<br>165 N Washington Ave<br>Battle Creek, MI 49017<br>Phone: 269-660-9072<br>Email: [mailto:info@hsbcmi.org info@hsbcmi.org]<br>[https://hsbcmi.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/HeritageBattleCreek/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Homer Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 146<br>Homer, MI 49245<br>Phone: 517-250-3920 <br>[http://homerhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613540475 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Marshall Historical Society'''<br>107 N Kalamazoo Ave<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: 269-781-8544<br>Email: [mailto:info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[http://www.marshallhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/MarshallHistoricalSociety Facebook]<br>


== Websites ==
==== Websites ====
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{{MI Websites Intro|Calhoun}}


*[http://www.pa-roots.org/data/index.php?4160 Calhoun County, MI-Roots] Michigan Roots is a member of the PA-Roots family of websites.
*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Calhoun County Genealogical Society]  
*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Calhoun County Genealogical Society]
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/117010845362856133445 Michigan Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ The Calhoun County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/241315555879711/ Michigan Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*{{FHL|Michigan%2C+Calhoun|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ The Calhoun County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Calhoun-County.htm Calhoun County MI Genealogy] (Michigan Genealogy)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Calhoun-County.htm Calhoun County MI Genealogy] (Michigan Genealogy)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|456|Michigan|Calhoun}} – 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 ==
== References  ==
{{MI Research Guides Intro|Calhoun}}


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

Calhoun County, Michigan
Map
Map of Michigan highlighting Calhoun County
Location in the state of Michigan
Map of the U.S. highlighting Michigan
Location of Michigan in the U.S.
Facts
Founded N/A, 1829
County Seat Marshall
Courthouse
Michigan, Calhoun County Courthouse.png
Address Calhoun County Courthouse
315 W Green St.
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-0730
Fax: (269) 781-0720
Calhoun County Website


County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for John C. Calhoun. The County is located in the south-central area of the state.[1]

Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[2]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1867 1867 1867 1867 1833 1835 1820
Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]


County Clerk has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867,
burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918,
military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.
Probate Court has probate records. [3]

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1829--St. Joseph County was created 1829 from unorganized territory.

County seat[edit | edit source]

Marshall [4]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

For animated maps illustrating Michigan county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Michigan County Boundary Maps" (1790-1897) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Townships


Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Barry • Branch • Eaton • Hillsdale • Jackson • Kalamazoo • St. Joseph


Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Tombstone Transcriptions Online Tombstone Transcriptions in Print List of Cemeteries in the county
Findagrave.com Family History Library Findagrave.com
USGenWeb WorldCat Billion Graves
MIGenWeb Archives
Tombstone Project
MIInterment
MIGravestones
Billion Graves
See Michigan Cemeteries for more information.

Census[edit | edit source]

State Census

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.

Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Battle Creek

Court[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[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 Calhoun 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]

Barry CountyEaton CountyKalamazoo CountySt. Joseph CountyBranch CountyJackson CountyHillsdale County250PX
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.

- 12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry, Companies D and H

Online Records

World War I[edit | edit source]

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Finding More Michigan Newspapers[edit source]

Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:

Obituaries[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.

Online Probate Records

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.
Births[edit | edit source]
Marriages[edit | edit source]
Deaths[edit | edit source]

Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County Genealogical Society
PO Box 879
Marshall 49068-0777
E-mail:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com
Website

Athens Area Historical
PO Box 22
Athens 49011

Battle Creek Historical Society Of
165 N. Washington
Battle Creek 49017

Homer Historical Society
505 Grandview
Homer, MI 49245
Telephone: 517-568-3116
Website


Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Template:Family History Centers Intro

Websites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan."
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Calhoun County, Michigan . Page 343-351 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 346-349.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Calhoun County, Michigan page 344, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan, accessed 10 September 2019.
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