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Guide to '''Calhoun County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. | Guide to '''Calhoun County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
The | 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 === | === County Courthouse === | ||
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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> | '''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)}}; {{ | [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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> | ||
=== Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates === | === Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates === | ||
{{MI Record Dates Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Record Dates Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for | | 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), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center> | ||
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | ||
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1820 | | width="14.2%" align="center" |1820 | ||
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| colspan="7"| <center> | | colspan="7"| <center>Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center> | ||
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=== Record Loss === | === Record Loss === | ||
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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> | *'''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)}}; {{ | *'''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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br> | ||
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*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/MI_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Michigan Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/443923-county-evolution-in-michigan-1790-1897?offset=1 County Evolution In Michigan, 1790-1897]'' by Richard W. Welch for the development of the counties in the state. | |||
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Interactive Map of Michigan County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Michigan county boundary changes | |||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | | 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=Calhoun+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find | *[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] | ||
* [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb] | * [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb] | ||
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives] | * [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives] | ||
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* [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment] | * [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment] | ||
* [http://michigangravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=13 MIGravestones] | * [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 | *[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Calhoun&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves] | ||
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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> | | 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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* {{ | * {{FHL|457613|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} | ||
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat] | * [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat] | ||
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com] | * [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com] | ||
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" colspan="2" |<center>See '''[[Michigan Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center> | | 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 | *'''1799-1999''' - {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | ||
=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
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''' State Census'''<br> | ''' State Census'''<br> | ||
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1850-1880''' - {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
* '''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] | * '''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] | ||
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{{MI Church Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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]] | *'''1819-1991''' - {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org/search 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 | Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | ||
*Battle Creek | *Battle Creek | ||
=== Court Records === | === Court Records === | ||
{{MI Court Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Court Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
{{MI Directories Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Directories Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Emigration and Immigration === | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
{{MI Emigration Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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]] | *'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Crew Lists for Various Ports - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | === Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | ||
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=== Funeral Homes === | === Funeral Homes === | ||
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Genealogies === | === Genealogies === | ||
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=== Land and Property Records === | === Land and Property Records === | ||
{{MI Land Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Land Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Local Histories === | === Local Histories === | ||
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=== Maps and Gazetteers === | === Maps and Gazetteers === | ||
{{MI Maps Intro|Calhoun}} | |||
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}} | {{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}} | ||
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)] | *[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)] | ||
=== Migration === | === Migration === | ||
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:- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H | :- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H | ||
''Online Indexes and Records''<br> | |||
*'''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]] | *'''1876-1945''' - {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
* '''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] | * '''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 FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial 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] - [[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> | '''''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]] | *'''1917-1919''' - {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Census of WWI Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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]] | *'''1837-1993''' - {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Newspapers Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Obituaries === | === Obituaries === | ||
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Obituaries Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
=== Other Records === | === Other Records === | ||
{{MI Other Records Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Other Records Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Periodicals === | === Periodicals === | ||
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{{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
''Online | ''Online Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
*'''1784-1980''' [ | |||
*'''1797-1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at | *'''1784-1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8793 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry $] | ||
*'''1797-1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | |||
=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
{{MI Schools Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Schools Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== Tax Records === | === Tax Records === | ||
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{{MI Birth Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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]] | *'''1867-1917''' - {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1867-1902''' {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1867-1902''' - {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
{{MI Marriage Intro|Calhoun}} | {{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/ | *'''1585-1945''' - [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=michigan%2cmi Michigan, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] $ | ||
*'''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]] | *'''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]] | ||
*'''1820-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1820-1940''' - {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] at FamilySearch.com | *'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] at FamilySearch.com | ||
*'''1868-1925''' - {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | |||
*'''1868-1925''' {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | |||
==== Death ==== | ==== Death ==== | ||
{{MI Death Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Death Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1850-1880''' - {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1867-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1867-1897''' - {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
==== Divorce ==== | ==== Divorce ==== | ||
{{MI Divorce Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Divorce Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
== Research Facilities == | == Research Facilities == | ||
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{{MI Archives Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Archives Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
=== | === Family History Centers === | ||
{{ | {{Family History Centers Intro}} | ||
'''Battle Creek Michigan Family History Center'''<br> 1312 Capitol Ave SW<br> Battle Creek, MI 49015<br>Phone: 269-964-0878<br>[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Battle_Creek_Michigan_Family_History_Center Website] | |||
=== Libraries === | === Libraries === | ||
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=== Museums === | === Museums === | ||
{{MI Museums Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Museums Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
'''Regional History Museum of Battle Creek'''<br>307 West Jackson Street<br>Battle Creek, MI 49037<br>Phone: 269-964-0750<br>[https://bcrhm.org/index.html website] | |||
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== Societies == | == Societies == | ||
{{MI Societies Intro|Calhoun}} | {{MI Societies Intro|Calhoun}} | ||
'''Calhoun County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 879<br>Marshall, MI 49068-0777<br>E-mail:[mailto:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com]<br>[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Website]<br> | |||
'''Athens Area Historical '''<br>101-103 South Capital/PO Box 22<br>Athens, MI 49011<br>Phone: 269-729-9228<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Athens-Area-Historical-Society-315909385176377/ Facebook] [https://athens-mi-historicalsociety-com.webs.com/ website]<br> | |||
'''Historical Society Of Battle Creek '''<br> 165 N. Washington<br> Battle Creek, MI 49017<br>Phone: 269-965-2613<br> | |||
''' | '''Homer Historical Society'''<br>505 Grandview/P.O Box 146<br>Homer, MI 49245<br>Phone: 517-568-3116<br>[http://homerhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br> | ||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||
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*[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://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) | ||
*{{ | *{{FHL Place IDNum|199638|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 == | == Research Guides == | ||
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Guide to Calhoun County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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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.[3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Calhoun County Courthouse
315 W Green St.
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: 269-781-0730
Fax: 269-781-0720
Calhoun County Website
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. [4]
Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1867 | 1867 | 1867 | 1867 | 1833 | 1835 | 1820 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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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:[8]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- 1799-1999 - Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999 at FamilySearch — index and images
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1840 | 10,599 | — |
| 1850 | 19,162 | 80.8% |
| 1860 | 29,564 | 54.3% |
| 1870 | 36,569 | 23.7% |
| 1880 | 38,452 | 5.1% |
| 1890 | 43,501 | 13.1% |
| 1900 | 49,315 | 13.4% |
| 1910 | 56,638 | 14.8% |
| 1920 | 72,918 | 28.7% |
| 1930 | 87,043 | 19.4% |
| 1940 | 94,206 | 8.2% |
| 1950 | 120,813 | 28.2% |
| 1960 | 138,858 | 14.9% |
| 1970 | 141,963 | 2.2% |
| 1980 | 141,557 | −0.3% |
| 1990 | 135,982 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | 137,985 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 136,146 | −1.3% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- 1850-1880 - Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 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 FamilySearch Digital Library
Church Records[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.
- 1819-1991 - Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Battle Creek
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
- 1929-1966 Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[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 Calhoun County courthouse and where records are currently housed.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Calhoun County. 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 and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
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Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Civil War
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 Indexes and Records
- 1876-1945 - Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 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 FamilySearch Digital Library
- Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
World War I
- 1917-1919 - Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
- 1837-1993 - Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- 1820-2006 Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[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 Indexes and Records
- 1784-1980 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980 at Ancestry $
- 1797-1973 Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
School Records[edit | edit source]
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Michigan tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. Because only persons who owned taxable property were listed, many residents were not included in tax lists. There may also be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information see the Wiki page, Michigan Taxation.
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.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1867-1917 - Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917 at FamilySearch.com - How to Use this Collection
- 1867-1902 - Michigan Births, 1867-1902 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1585-1945 - Michigan, United States Marriages at FindMyPast $
- 1820-1937 - Michigan, County Marriages Index, 1820-1937 at FamilySearch.com - How to Use this Collection
- 1820-1940 - Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940 at FamilySearch.com - How to Use this Collection
- 1822-1995 - Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records at FamilySearch.com
- 1868-1925 - Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1850-1880 - Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch.com - How to Use this Collection
- 1867-1897 - Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Calhoun County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Michigan Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
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Battle Creek Michigan Family History Center
1312 Capitol Ave SW
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: 269-964-0878
Website
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Calhoun County. For state-wide library facilities, see Michigan Archives and Libraries.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Regional History Museum of Battle Creek
307 West Jackson Street
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Phone: 269-964-0750
website
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Calhoun County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Michigan Societies.
Calhoun County Genealogical Society
PO Box 879
Marshall, MI 49068-0777
E-mail:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com
Website
Athens Area Historical
101-103 South Capital/PO Box 22
Athens, MI 49011
Phone: 269-729-9228
Facebook website
Historical Society Of Battle Creek
165 N. Washington
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269-965-2613
Homer Historical Society
505 Grandview/P.O Box 146
Homer, MI 49245
Phone: 517-568-3116
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
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- Calhoun County, MI-Roots Michigan Roots is a member of the PA-Roots family of websites.
- Calhoun County Genealogical Society
- The Calhoun County MIGenWeb Project, an member of The MIGenWeb Project, an affiliate of The USGenWeb Project.
- Calhoun County MI Genealogy (Michigan Genealogy)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ wikipedia
- ↑ Calhoun
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "wikipedia."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ wikipedia
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia accessed 10 September 2019.