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We are here to serve Lansing and the surrounding area. Our staff is made up of volunteers interested in genealogy and in assisting patrons in their research process.
 
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


==== Location Map ====
'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''


*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=431+East+Saginaw+Street,+East+Lansing,+MI&hl=en&geocode=+&hnear=431+E+Saginaw+St,+East+Lansing,+Michigan+48823&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0 Location Map]
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==== Address ====
'''Phone:'''


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431 East Saginaw Street<br>
East Lansing, MI 48826
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'''Open Hours:'''
The FamilySearch Center is in the church building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
located approximately one block east of Abbott Road on the north side of the road.
The entrance is at the back of the building and there is plenty of free parking.
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==== Phone ====
'''Holiday Schedule:'''


*517-332-2932
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==== Email ====
 
*MI_Lansing@familyhistorymail.org
 
==== Open Hours ====
 
*Tuesday:  12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*Wednesday:  11:00 am - 8:00 pm
*Saturday:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
&nbsp;&nbsp; <i> If weather conditions are questionable (snow, ice, etc.) please call during regular hours to see if we are open. </i>
 
==== Holiday Schedule ====


*New Years Day and possibly the days following.
*Church General Conference - usually the first Saturday in April.
*Memorial Day Weekend.
*July 4th and possibly the days following.
*Labor Day weekend.
*Thanksgiving and the following Saturday.
*Christmas - closed for two weeks.
&nbsp;&nbsp; <i> Please call during regular hours to confirm all dates. </i>
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==== Upcoming Events  ====
==== Upcoming Events  ====
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'''Seminar on Saturday, April 26, 2025'''
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Register now! See [https://bit.ly/3XxCz4V our event website] for all information, including our Registration Guide, Presenter Bios, Course Descriptions and especially, the link to register!
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==== Class Schedule  ====
==== Class Schedule  ====
See our [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NhMAD7IXLU9T0ZSJckk4XtjMJPR1vdRD/view registration guide,] which includes our class schedule and course offerings.


==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====


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==== Collections  ====
==== Collections  ====


:Although almost everything has been digitized and is now available on line, the Center does have a large collection of records.
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.  
:*11,000 microfiches and 3,700 microfilms, including the following:  
:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
:*:*Reference Titles (fiche) - Included are about 200 selected reference titles that the F.H.L. has placed on microfiche and are available for use in our FSC.  Included are frequently used titles such as gazetteers, atlases and information from many areas throughout the world.
:*:*Accelerated Indexing System (fiche) - Incomplete index to many U.S. Census records.
:*:*Index to the Ontario, Canada Land Records (fiche) - An index to applicants for crown land.  Data in this index ranges from the 1780's to the beginning of World War I, from grants to Loyalists to veterans of the Boer War.
:*:*Cook County, Illinois Birth and Death Index (fiche) - Birth Index: 1871 - 1916; Death Index: 1871 - 1938.
:*:*Michigan Vital Records (1,000 plus film reels) - Birth, Death &amp; Marriage records for most Michigan Counties.  Note: nine counties would not allow filming of these records.
:*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Probate Index and Records (135 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available.
:*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Land Deed IndexX and Records (51 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available.
:*:*Michigan Land Deed Indexes &amp; Michigan Probate Indexes (film) - A few counties would not allow filming of these records.
:*:*Michigan Census Records (film) - ONLY EARLY YEARS.  Found in Michigan Misc. Indefinite Drawer.
:*:*Michigan Soldier Cemetery Records (3 films).
:*:*Michigan Indian 1836 Census (film) - Ottawa and Chippewa.
:*:*French Canadian Loiselle Marriage Index (200 plus films).
:*:*Williamston Enterprise - Early Years (4 films).
:*:*Naturalization - Michigan Wayne County Petitions - 1880-1995 (200 plus films).
:*A nice collection of books arranged by area:
:*:*German &amp; Swiss settlers in America 1700's - 1800's
:*:*British Isles Vital Records Index
:*:*North America Vital Records Index
:*:*Australia Vital Records Index
:*:*Topographical Dictionaries &amp; Lewis's Gazetteers of England, Ireland &amp; Scotland
:*:*Mormon Immigration Index
:*:*Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1868
:*:*Pedigree Resource File
:*:*Irish Immigrants to N.A. 1803 - 1871
:*:*Early New York Families 1600 - 1900
:*:*Passenger &amp; Immigration Lists Index 1538 - 1940
:*:*Ontario &amp; Nova Scotia Settlers 1790 - 1860
:*:*Scottish Immigrants to N.A. 1600's - 1800's
:*:*Local &amp; Family Histories: Connecticut 1600's - 1800's
:*:*Freedman's Bank Records
:*:*Pennsylvania Colonial Records 1600's - 1800's
:*:*1881 British Census &amp; National Index
:*:*Western Europe Vital Records Index
:*:*Plus many other miscellaneous titles.
:*The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] is the catalog of genealogical materials provided by FamilySearch.
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==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====


:*The '''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' provides access to premium family history websites.  
:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


:*Computers
:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
:*Printer
:*Microfilm reader
:*Microfiche reader
:*Photocopier


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=== Resources in the Local Area ===
=== Center Services ===


*[https://www.michigan.gov/mhc Michigan History Center] (includes Archives, Museum and much more)
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====


*[http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Library of Michigan ]  
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
 
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*[https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords Michigan Vital Records Office]
=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===


*[[Michigan Vital Records]] (Wiki article)  
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''


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=== Links  ===
=== Links  ===


*[http://www.miegs.org Eaton County Genealogical Society]
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''


*[http://www.dewittlibrary.org/cchs Genealogists of the Clinton County Historical Society]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/137660544586/ Historical Society of Greater Lansing]
 
*[https://icgsweb.org/ Ingham County Genealogical Society]
 
*[http://www.laaags.org Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society]
 
*[http://www.mimgc.org Michigan Genealogical Council]
 
*[https://www.facebook.com/stockbridgeareaghs/ Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society]
 
*[https://michiganology.org/ Michiganology]
 
*[http://www.michlist.com Michigan Biographical Index]
 
*[http://www.mifamilyhistory.org Michigan Family History Network]


*[http://wmgs.org Western Michigan Genealogical Society]
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===


*[http://www.mmgs.wordpress.com Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society]
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
 
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Revision as of 09:03, 17 April 2011

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FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

  1. (Address)
  2. (Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.)
  3. (Link to map using Google or other map sites)

Phone:

E-mail:

Open Hours:

Holiday Schedule:



Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
  • (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • (Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.)


Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)


Links[edit | edit source]

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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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