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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[ | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Michigan]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the | === Records of the Family History Library === | ||
The [ | The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Michigan Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Michigan records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the | Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. | ||
=== | === Family History Library Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
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::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY | ::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY | ||
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE''' - PROBATE RECORDS | ::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE''' - PROBATE RECORDS | ||
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY | ::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
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::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY''' | ::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY''' | ||
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE - '''PROBATE RECORDS''' | ::MICHIGAN, WAYNE - '''PROBATE RECORDS''' | ||
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - '''HISTORY''' | ::MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - '''HISTORY''' | ||
The | The section headings in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | ||
{{Michigan|Michigan}} | {{Michigan|Michigan}} | ||
[[Category:Michigan | [[Category:Michigan]] |
Revision as of 09:40, 3 October 2010
United States Michigan
Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Michigan. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records of the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library has many of the records described in these Michigan Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Michigan records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties.
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.
Family History Library Catalog[edit | edit source]
The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:
- The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- MICHIGAN - GENEALOGY
- MICHIGAN, WAYNE - PROBATE RECORDS
- MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - HISTORY
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- MICHIGAN - GENEALOGY
- MICHIGAN, WAYNE - PROBATE RECORDS
- MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - HISTORY
The section headings in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.