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{{Block indent|Although almost everything has been digitized and is now available on line, the Center does have a large collection of records.}}
:Although almost everything has been digitized and is now available on line, the Center does have a large collection of records.
{{Block indent|*11,000 microfiches and 3,700 microfilms, including the following: }}
:*11,000 microfiches and 3,700 microfilms, including the following:  
{{Block indent|*:*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.}}
:*:*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.
{{Block indent|*:*Accelerated Indexing System (fiche) - Incomplete index to many U.S. Census records.}}
:*:*Accelerated Indexing System (fiche) - Incomplete index to many U.S. Census records.
{{Block indent|*:*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.}}
:*:*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.
{{Block indent|*:*Cook County, Illinois Birth and Death Index (fiche) - Birth Index: 1871 - 1916; Death Index: 1871 - 1938.}}
:*:*Cook County, Illinois Birth and Death Index (fiche) - Birth Index: 1871 - 1916; Death Index: 1871 - 1938.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan Vital Records (1,000 plus film reels) - Birth, Death & Marriage records for most Michigan Counties.  Note: nine counties would not allow filming of these records.}}
:*:*Michigan Vital Records (1,000 plus film reels) - Birth, Death & Marriage records for most Michigan Counties.  Note: nine counties would not allow filming of these records.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Probate Index and Records (135 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available.}}
:*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Probate Index and Records (135 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Land Deed IndexX and Records (51 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.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan Land Deed Indexes & Michigan Probate Indexes (film) - A few counties would not allow filming of these records.}}
:*:*Michigan Land Deed Indexes & Michigan Probate Indexes (film) - A few counties would not allow filming of these records.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan Census Records (film) - ONLY EARLY YEARS.  Found in Michigan Misc. Indefinite Drawer.}}
:*:*Michigan Census Records (film) - ONLY EARLY YEARS.  Found in Michigan Misc. Indefinite Drawer.
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan Soldier Cemetery Records (3 films).}}
:*:*Michigan Soldier Cemetery Records (3 films).
{{Block indent|*:*Michigan Indian 1836 Census (film) - Ottawa and Chippewa.}}
:*:*Michigan Indian 1836 Census (film) - Ottawa and Chippewa.
{{Block indent|*:*French Canadian Loiselle Marriage Index (200 plus films).}}
:*:*French Canadian Loiselle Marriage Index (200 plus films).
{{Block indent|*:*Williamston Enterprise - Early Years (4 films).}}
:*:*Williamston Enterprise - Early Years (4 films).
{{Block indent|*:*Naturalization - Michigan Wayne County Petitions - 1880-1995 (200 plus films).}}
:*:*Naturalization - Michigan Wayne County Petitions - 1880-1995 (200 plus films).
{{Block indent|*A nice collection of books arranged by area:}}
:*A nice collection of books arranged by area:
{{Block indent|*:*German & Swiss settlers in America 1700's - 1800's}}
:*:*German & Swiss settlers in America 1700's - 1800's
{{Block indent|*:*British Isles Vital Records Index}}
:*:*British Isles Vital Records Index
{{Block indent|*:*North America Vital Records Index}}
:*:*North America Vital Records Index
{{Block indent|*:*Australia Vital Records Index}}
:*:*Australia Vital Records Index
{{Block indent|*:*Topographical Dictionaries & Lewis's Gazetteers of England, Ireland & Scotland}}
:*:*Topographical Dictionaries & Lewis's Gazetteers of England, Ireland & Scotland
{{Block indent|*:*Mormon Immigration Index}}
:*:*Mormon Immigration Index
{{Block indent|*:*Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1868}}
:*:*Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1868
{{Block indent|*:*Pedigree Resource File}}
:*:*Pedigree Resource File
{{Block indent|*:*Irish Immigrants to N.A. 1803 - 1871}}
:*:*Irish Immigrants to N.A. 1803 - 1871
{{Block indent|*:*Early New York Families 1600 - 1900}}
:*:*Early New York Families 1600 - 1900
{{Block indent|*:*Passenger & Immigration Lists Index 1538 - 1940}}
:*:*Passenger & Immigration Lists Index 1538 - 1940
{{Block indent|*:*Ontario & Nova Scotia Settlers 1790 - 1860}}
:*:*Ontario & Nova Scotia Settlers 1790 - 1860
{{Block indent|*:*Scottish Immigrants to N.A. 1600's - 1800's}}
:*:*Scottish Immigrants to N.A. 1600's - 1800's
{{Block indent|*:*Local & Family Histories: Connecticut 1600's - 1800's}}
:*:*Local & Family Histories: Connecticut 1600's - 1800's
{{Block indent|*:*Freedman's Bank Records}}
:*:*Freedman's Bank Records
{{Block indent|*:*Pennsylvania Colonial Records 1600's - 1800's}}
:*:*Pennsylvania Colonial Records 1600's - 1800's
{{Block indent|*:*1881 British Census & National Index}}
:*:*1881 British Census & National Index
{{Block indent|*:*Western Europe Vital Records Index}}
:*:*Western Europe Vital Records Index
{{Block indent|*:*Plus many other miscellaneous titles.}}
:*:*Plus many other miscellaneous titles.
{{Block indent|*The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] is the catalog of genealogical materials provided by FamilySearch.}}
:*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  ====


{{Block indent|*The '''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' provides access to premium family history websites. }}
:*The '''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' provides access to premium family history websites.  


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


{{Block indent|*Computers}}
:*Computers
{{Block indent|*Printer}}
:*Printer
{{Block indent|*Microfilm reader}}
:*Microfilm reader
{{Block indent|*Microfiche reader}}
:*Microfiche reader
{{Block indent|*Photocopier}}
:*Photocopier


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Revision as of 14:35, 1 April 2025

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


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.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map[edit | edit source]

Address[edit | edit source]

431 East Saginaw Street
East Lansing, MI 48826

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.

Phone[edit | edit source]

  • 517-332-2932

Email[edit | edit source]

  • MI_Lansing@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours[edit | edit source]

  • Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

   If weather conditions are questionable (snow, ice, etc.) please call during regular hours to see if we are open.

Holiday Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 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.

   Please call during regular hours to confirm all dates.


Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Seminar on Saturday, April 26, 2025

Register now! See our event website for all information, including our Registration Guide, Presenter Bios, Course Descriptions and especially, the link to register!

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

See our registration guide, which includes our class schedule and course offerings.

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Although almost everything has been digitized and is now available on line, the Center does have a large collection of records.
  • 11,000 microfiches and 3,700 microfilms, including the following:
    • 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 & 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 & 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 & Swiss settlers in America 1700's - 1800's
    • British Isles Vital Records Index
    • North America Vital Records Index
    • Australia Vital Records Index
    • Topographical Dictionaries & Lewis's Gazetteers of England, Ireland & 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 & Immigration Lists Index 1538 - 1940
    • Ontario & Nova Scotia Settlers 1790 - 1860
    • Scottish Immigrants to N.A. 1600's - 1800's
    • Local & Family Histories: Connecticut 1600's - 1800's
    • Freedman's Bank Records
    • Pennsylvania Colonial Records 1600's - 1800's
    • 1881 British Census & National Index
    • Western Europe Vital Records Index
    • Plus many other miscellaneous titles.
  • The FamilySearch Catalog is the catalog of genealogical materials provided by FamilySearch.
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The usage of "Mormon" and "LDS" on this page is approved according to current policy.


Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • Computers
  • Printer
  • Microfilm reader
  • Microfiche reader
  • Photocopier


Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]


Links[edit | edit source]


FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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