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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Arenac County'''
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Guide to '''Arenac County Michigan genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Guide to '''Arenac County, Michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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|organized= April 21, 1883
|county seat= Standish
|parent county= [[Bay County, Michigan Genealogy|Bay]]<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>
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|county2= [[Gladwin County, Michigan Genealogy|Gladwin]]
|county3= [[Iosco County, Michigan Genealogy|Iosco]]
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== County Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Arenac County
The county was named for “A sandy place for a good footing." The county is located in the east area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Arenac County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County,_Michigan wikipedia]."</ref>
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| founded year = 1883
| founded date = April 21
| seat = Hettinger
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| building address =  Arenac County Courthouse<br>120 N Grove St.<br>P. O. Box 747<br>Standish, MI 48658<br>Phone: 989-846-4626<br> [http://www.arenaccountygov.com/'''Arenac County Website'''] }}


== County Courthouse ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Arenac}}
'''Arenac County Courthouse'''<br>120 N Grove Street<br>PO Box 747<br>Standish, MI 48658<br>Phone: 989-846-4626<br> [https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/ Arenac County Website] <br><br>
[https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Clerk/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death, divorce and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. <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><br>


<br>County Clerk has birth, marriage, death, divorce <br>and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Arenac County, Michigan page 343, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
=== Arenac County, Michigan Record Dates  ===
{{MI Record Dates Intro|Arenac}}
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1"
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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>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Arenac County, Michigan Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1882
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1820
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center>
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== History  ==
=== Record Loss ===
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County%2C_Michigan<br>
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{MI Boundary Changes Intro|Arenac}}
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*'''1883--'''Arenac County was created 21 April 1883 from [[Bay County, Michigan Genealogy|Bay]] County. ''
*'''County seat:''' Hettinger<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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==== Parent County  ====
=== Populated Places ===
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://michigan.hometownlocator.com/mi/arenac/ HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, Arenac County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County%2C_Michigan wikipedia] accessed 16 September 2019.</ref>


'''1883--'''Arenac County was created 21 April 1883&nbsp;from [[Bay County, Michigan|Bay]] County. '''County seat:''' Standish <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
{{Populated places
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer,_Michigan Omer] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish,_Michigan Standish] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling,_Michigan Sterling]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner,_Michigan Turner] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twining,_Michigan Twining]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Adams Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_Township,_Michigan Arenac Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres_Township,_Michigan AuGres Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Clayton Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_River_Township,_Michigan Deep River Township]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Lincoln Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Mason Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moffatt_Township,_Michigan Moffat Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moffatt_Township,_Michigan Sims Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish_Township,_Michigan Standish Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Township,_Michigan Turner Township]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Township,_Michigan Whitney Township]</div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Ridge,_Arenac_County,_Michigan Maple Ridge] </div>
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_River,_Michigan Pine River]</div>
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==== Boundary Changes  ====
=== History Timeline ===
{{MI Historical Timeline Intro|Arenac}}


See COUNTY EVOLUTION IN MICHIGAN, 1790-1897 by Richard W. Welch for the development of the counties in the state. This will help you to determine place of residence of your ancestors and under whose civil jurisdiction they resided. It is also useful for when you start to read the census records.<br>
== Resources ==
{{MI Resources Intro|Arenac}}


==== Record Loss  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{MI Bible Intro|Arenac}}


== Places/Localities  ==
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/arenac/0601bib.htm Arenac County MI Bible Records] at USGenWeb Michigan Archives


==== Populated Places ====
=== Biographies ===
{{MI Biographies Intro|Arenac}}


*<br>
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{MI Business Records Intro|Arenac}}


===== '''Cities:''' ''Au Gres | Omer&nbsp;| Standish''  =====
=== Cemeteries ===
{{MI Cemeteries Intro|Arenac}}


*<br>
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Arenac County, Michigan''' online and in print</center>
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| 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=Arenac+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find a Grave]
* [http://migenweb.org/arenac/places/cemeteries.htm USGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/arenac/0601cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/michigan/arenac.htm Tombstone Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Arenac&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>
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* {{FSC|United States, Michigan, Arenac - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=74734324|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Arenac+Michigan&qt=results_page WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Arenac-County?id=county_1232 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%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>
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====== ''AuGres''<br>  ======
*'''1799-1999''' {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at FamilySearch — index & images


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres,_Michigan  
=== Census Records ===
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_County,_Michigan#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1890 |5683
|1900 |9821
|1910 |9640
|1920 |9460
|1930 |8007
|1940 |9233
|1950 |9644
|1960 |9860
|1970 |11149 
|1980 |14706 
|1990 |14931 
|2000 |17269
|2010 |15899
}}
{{MI Census Intro|Arenac}}


*<br>
*[http://www.census-online.com/links/MI/Arenac/ Census Online]<br>


====== ''Omer''  ======
*'''1870'''  Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Bay County<br>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omer,_Michigan<br>  
''' State Census'''<br>


*<br>
* '''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]
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


====== ''Standish''  ======
=== Church Records ===
{{MI Church Intro|Arenac}}


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish,_Michigan<br>  
*'''1819-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>
 
=== Court Records ===
{{MI Court Intro|Arenac}}
 
=== Directories ===
{{MI Directories Intro|Arenac}}
*'''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  ===
{{MI Emigration Intro|Arenac}}
 
*'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{MI Ethnic Groups Intro|Arenac}}
''AFRICAN-AMERICAN''<br>
 
[http://www.fhwgs.org/ Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society] <br> c/o Burton Historical Collection, DPL<br>5201 Woodward Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48202-4007<br>Publication is Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society News published twice a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
 
[http://www.laaags.org/ Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society]<br> Post Office Box 22203<br> Lansing, MI 48909-2203<br>Publication is Newsletter published quarterly<br> Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
 
''CORNISH''<br>
 
[http://keweenawkernewek.org/ Keweenaw Houghton Cornish Society of the Copper Country]<br> Cornish Connection Of Lower Michigan<br> 8494 Wesley Drive<br> Flushing, MI 48433
 
''DUTCH''<br>
 
[http://jointarchives.org/ Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College]
 
''FINNISH''<br>
 
[https://fahc.finlandiafoundation.org/ Finnish American Heritage Center]<br>435 Quincy Street<br>Hancock, MI 49930<br>Phone: 906-487-7549


https://www.facebook.com/groups/139222763311/<br>  
''FLEMISH''<br>


The Story of Standish and its People, 1876-1976 by Allan McCready<br>  
[http://www.flemishlibrary.org/ Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans]<br> [https://www.facebook.com/FlemishLibrary?fref=ts Facebook Page]


*<br>
''FRENCH-CANADIAN (includes Acadian, Cajun and Metis)''<br>


===== '''Villages: '''''Sterling&nbsp;| Turner&nbsp;| Twining''  =====
[http://www.habitantheritage.org/ French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan]<br> PO Box 1900<br>Royal Oak, MI 48068-1900<br>Publication is Michigan's Habitat Heritage published quarterly<br>Located in Oakland County <br> MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council<br> [https://www.facebook.com/groups/109717099063919 Facebook Page]


*''Sterling''
''IRISH''<br>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling,_Michigan<br>  
[http://miigsm.org/ Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan]<br> c/o Gaelic League/Irish American Club<br>2068 Michigan Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48216-1303<br>Publication is Irish Tree published nine times a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council <br> [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Genealogical-Society-of-Michigan/236855006444065?fref=ts Facebook Page]


*''Turner''<br>
[http://www.genealogytoday.com/us/places.mv?ID=8033 Wayne County Irish Society]<br> 31975 Cowan<br>Westland, MI 48185


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner,_Michigan<br>  
''ITALIAN''<br>


*''Twining''<br>
[http://presjcalderone.wix.com/iacc Americans Of Italian Origin Society]<br> 18336 Lister E.<br>Detroit, MI 48021


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twining,_Michigan<br>  
''JEWISH''<br>


*<br>
[http://jgsmi.org/ Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan]<br> PO Box 251693<br>West Bloomfield, MI 48325-1693<br>Publication is Generations published quarterly<br>Located in Oakland County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council<br> [https://www.facebook.com/jgsmi Facebook Page]


===== '''Townships:''' ''Adams&nbsp;| Arenac&nbsp;| Au Gres&nbsp;| Clayton&nbsp;| Deep River&nbsp;| Lincoln&nbsp;| Mason&nbsp;| Moffatt&nbsp;| Sims&nbsp;| Standish&nbsp;| Turner&nbsp;| Whitney''  =====
''POLISH''<br>


*''Adams''<br>
[http://www.pgsm.org/ Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan] <br> c/o Burton Collection<br>5201 Woodward Avenue<br>Detroit, MI 48202-4007<br>Publication is The Polish Eaglet published three times a year<br>Located in Wayne County<br>MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council <br> [https://www.facebook.com/groups/84920869072 Facebook Page]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan<br>  
[http://www.polishheritagesociety.com/ Polish Heritage Society]<br> P.O. Box 1844<br>Grand Rapids, MI 49501


*''Arenac''<br>
''SCOTTISH''<br>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenac_Township,_Michigan<br>  
[http://www.detroitscots.com/ The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit]<br> 2360 Rochester Ct<br>Troy, Mi 48083<br>Phone: 248-526-1849<br>Fax: 248-528-1477<br>Contact: kilgour@detroitscots.com<br>


*''AuGres''<br>
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Arenac}}


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Au_Gres_Township,_Michigan<br>
* [https://www.bureshfuneralhomes.com/ Buresh Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers] in AuGres and Twining.
* [https://www.ramsaygroupfs.com/ Ramsey Group Funeral Services] in Standish.


*''Clayton''<br>
=== Genealogies  ===
{{MI Genealogies Intro|Arenac}}
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/bourassa-family BOURASSA] - (includes Arenac branches, see attachment) <br>
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/lalondefamily/forum/topics/descendants-of-samuel-lalonde LALON(D)E] - (see attachment)<br>
*[http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/some-hus-descendants STANDISH] Family Ancestors - (see attachment) <br>


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Township,_Arenac_County,_Michigan<br>
=== Guardianship ===
{{MI Guardianship Intro|Arenac}}


*'''Communities: '''Alger&nbsp;| Delano&nbsp;| Maple Ridge&nbsp;| Melita&nbsp;| Pine River
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{MI Land Intro|Arenac}}


<br>  
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspxresults/default.aspx?searchCriteria=type=patent%7Cst=MI%7Ccty=011%7Csp=true%7Csw=true%7Csadv=false Bureau of Land Management]<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]


==== Neighboring Counties  ====


[[Bay County, Michigan|Bay]] | [[Gladwin County, Michigan|Gladwin]] | L[[Iosco County, Michigan|osco]] | [[Ogemaw County, Michigan|Ogemaw]]
=== Local Histories ===
{{MI Histories Intro|Arenac}}


== Resources  ==
*''A History of Northern Michigan and its People''.  3 Volumes. By Perry Francis Powers, Harry Gardner Cutler. Chicago : Lewis Publishing Co., 1912. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. 1 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/209310/?offset=0#page=7&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0001.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vol. 2 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/207155/?offset=0#page=8&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0002.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vol. 3 - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/202233/?offset=0#page=8&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/bac9250.0003.001.umich.edu Internet Archive]; Vols. 1-3 - [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000479978 HathiTrust].


==== Cemeteries  ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{MI Maps Intro|Arenac}}
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Arenac County}}}}


*http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&amp;CScn=&amp;CScntry=4&amp;CSst=24&amp;CScnty=1232<br>
*[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 HathiTrust, images – includes business directories for towns across the state<br>
*[http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/MI/County/arenac.htm Standard atlas of Arenac County, Michigan]
*PDF of the Standard Atlas of Arenac County, Michigan in the [http://ia600805.us.archive.org/2/items/2911312.0001.001.umich.edu/2911312.0001.001.umich.edu.pdf US Archive]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392781&reqParentsLabel=Arenac%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]]


==== Census<br>  ====
=== Migration ===
{{MI Migration Intro|Arenac}}


1870 - Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Arenac Co.<br>
=== Military Records ===
{{MI Military Intro|Arenac}}


*http://www.mdoe.state.mi.us/1870Census/search.aspx<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
*'''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
*'''1876-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''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 [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


==== Church  ====
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww1/draft-registration/michigan.html Draft Cards]<br>


{{MI Church Intro}}  
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Arenac}}


==== Court  ====
*'''1837-1993''' {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at FamilySearch — index & images


==== Land  ====
=== Newspapers ===
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Arenac}}


{{MI Land Intro}}
*'''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 ($)
*[http://www.arenacindependent.com/ ''Arenac County Independent'']
*[https://www.facebook.com/ArenacIndependent ''Arenac Independent'' Facebook Page]
*[https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/ Digital Michigan Newspapers] at Central Michigan University


==== Local Histories  ====
=== Obituaries ===
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Arenac}}


{{MI History Intro}}  
*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


Books available at the Library of Michigan (Lansing) regarding Arenac Co.<br>
=== Other Records ===
{{MI Other Records Intro|Arenac}}
====Voting Records====
*'''1850-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20352/michigan-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Michigan Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


*http://35.8.7.98/search~S37/X?searchtype=X&amp;searchscope=37&amp;searcharg=Arenac+county&amp;submit.x=24&amp;submit.y=12<br>
=== Periodicals ===
{{MI Periodicals Intro|Arenac}}


<br>
=== Probate Records ===
{{MI Probate Intro|Arenac}}


==== Maps  ====
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''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
*'''1883-1904''' {{FSC|255261|item|disp=Probate Packets, 1883-1904 ; Probate Index, 1883-1900}}(*); 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]


==== Military  ====
=== School Records ===
{{MI Schools Intro|Arenac}}
===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 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


===== Civil War  =====
=== Tax Records ===
{{MI Tax Intro|Arenac}}


Civil War service men from Arenac 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 Arenac County.
=== Vital Records ===
{{MI Vital Intro|Arenac}}


:-
*State vital records started in 1867, however marriage records started at the county level earlier. Check both.


==== Newspapers  ====
==== Birth ====
{{MI Birth Intro|Arenac}}


==== Probate  ====
*'''1867-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1867-1902''' {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
==== Marriage ====
{{MI Marriage Intro|Arenac}}


{{MI Probate Intro|Arenac}}  
*'''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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''1820-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*'''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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]


==== Queries: Message Boards and Mailing Lists<br>  ====
==== Death ====
{{MI Death Intro|Arenac}}


*http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.arenac/mb.ashx<br>
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
*http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/MI/arenac.html#MIARENAC<br>  
*'''1867-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20538/michigan-deaths?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($)''
*http://genforum.genealogy.com/mi/arenac/<br>
*'''1867-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/ Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''Pre-1897''' - (not complete) - [http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/gendisx/search2.htm Michigan State Department of Community Health Genealogical Death Indexing System]<br>
*'''1897-1952''' [https://michigan.access.preservica.com/death-certificates-1897-1952/ Michigan Death Certificates, 1897-1952] at [https://michiganology.org/ Michiganology]


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


==== Vital Records  ====
== Research Facilities ==
{{MI Research Facilities Intro|Arenac}}


{{MI Vital Intro}}  
=== Archives ===
{{MI Archives Intro|Arenac}}


*'''Michigan Birth Registrations, 1867-1902'''&nbsp;-- 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.
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
*'''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.
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
*'''Michigan Death Registrations, 1867-1897 '''--&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.


<br>
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/caro/1695-west-gilford-road/ Caro Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/midland/1700-west-sugnet-street/ Midland Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/saginaw/1415-north-center-road/ Saginaw Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.saginawlibrary.org/ Hoyt Public Library] - an affiliate library


== Societies and Libraries ==
=== Libraries ===
{{MI Libraries Intro|Arenac}}


==== Family History Centers<br> ====
'''Arenac County Historical Society Library'''<br>304 E Michigan Ave<br>PO Box 272<br>Au Gres, MI 48703<br>Phone: 989-876-6399<br>Email: [mailto:achs@arenachistory.org achs@arenachistory.org]<br>[https://www.arenachistory.org/library/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/miachs Facebook]<br>


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
=== Museums ===
{{MI Museums Intro|Arenac}}


== Web Sites<br>  ==
== Societies ==
{{MI Societies Intro|Arenac}}


*{{FHL|Michigan%2C+Arenac|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
'''Arenac County Historical Society'''<br>304 E Michigan Ave<br>PO Box 272<br>Au Gres, MI 48703<br>Phone: 989-876-6399<br>Email: [mailto:achs@arenachistory.org achs@arenachistory.org]<br>[https://www.arenachistory.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/miachs Facebook]<br>
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~miarenac/ The Arenac County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/Arenac/<br>


== References  ==
== Websites ==


<references />
{{MI Websites Intro|Arenac}}
*[http://migenweb.org/arenac/ The Arenac County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/Arenac/ Family History and Genealogy] Linkpendium
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mi/counties/arenac/ Cyndi's List]<br>
*[http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/counties/arenac.aspx Michigan Family History Network]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Arenac-County.htm Arenac County MI Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|6265421|Michigan|Arenac}} – 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 ==
{{MI Research Guides Intro|Arenac}}


{{Michigan|Michigan}}
== References ==
<references />


[[Category:Arenac_County,_Michigan]]
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[[Category:Arenac County, Michigan]][[Category:Michigan Counties]]

Latest revision as of 09:41, 13 June 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Standish
Organized: April 21, 1883
Parent County(s): Bay[1]
Neighboring Counties
Bay • Gladwin • Iosco • Ogemaw
See County Maps
Courthouse
Michigan, Arenac County Building.png
Location Map
Michigan, Arenac County Locator Map.png

County Information

Description

The county was named for “A sandy place for a good footing." The county is located in the east area of the state.[2]

County Courthouse

Arenac County Courthouse
120 N Grove Street
PO Box 747
Standish, MI 48658
Phone: 989-846-4626
Arenac County Website

County Clerk has birth, marriage, death, divorce and court records from 1883 and burial records from 1952. [3]

Arenac County, Michigan Record Dates

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.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[4]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1883 1883 1883 1883 1882 1883 1820
*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.

Record Loss

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

Boundary Changes

Populated Places

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:[6]

Cities
Villages
Townships
Historic communities


History Timeline

Resources

Bible Records

Biographies

Business, Commerce, and Occupations

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Arenac County, Michigan online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Michigan Cemeteries for more information


Census Records

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1890 5,683 —
1900 9,821 72.8%
1910 9,640 −1.8%
1920 9,460 −1.9%
1930 8,007 −15.4%
1940 9,233 15.3%
1950 9,644 4.5%
1960 9,860 2.2%
1970 11,149 13.1%
1980 14,706 31.9%
1990 14,931 1.5%
2000 17,269 15.7%
2010 15,899 −7.9%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".


  • 1870 Arenac County did not exist in 1870, but was part of Bay County

State Census

Church Records

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.


List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups

AFRICAN-AMERICAN

Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society
c/o Burton Historical Collection, DPL
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202-4007
Publication is Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society News published twice a year
Located in Wayne County
MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council

Lansing Area African American Genealogical Society
Post Office Box 22203
Lansing, MI 48909-2203
Publication is Newsletter published quarterly
Member of Michigan Genealogical Council

CORNISH

Keweenaw Houghton Cornish Society of the Copper Country
Cornish Connection Of Lower Michigan
8494 Wesley Drive
Flushing, MI 48433

DUTCH

Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College

FINNISH

Finnish American Heritage Center
435 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930
Phone: 906-487-7549

FLEMISH

Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans
Facebook Page

FRENCH-CANADIAN (includes Acadian, Cajun and Metis)

French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan
PO Box 1900
Royal Oak, MI 48068-1900
Publication is Michigan's Habitat Heritage published quarterly
Located in Oakland County
MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
Facebook Page

IRISH

Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan
c/o Gaelic League/Irish American Club
2068 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216-1303
Publication is Irish Tree published nine times a year
Located in Wayne County
MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
Facebook Page

Wayne County Irish Society
31975 Cowan
Westland, MI 48185

ITALIAN

Americans Of Italian Origin Society
18336 Lister E.
Detroit, MI 48021

JEWISH

Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan
PO Box 251693
West Bloomfield, MI 48325-1693
Publication is Generations published quarterly
Located in Oakland County
MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
Facebook Page

POLISH

Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
c/o Burton Collection
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202-4007
Publication is The Polish Eaglet published three times a year
Located in Wayne County
MGC Member of Michigan Genealogical Council
Facebook Page

Polish Heritage Society
P.O. Box 1844
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

SCOTTISH

The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit
2360 Rochester Ct
Troy, Mi 48083
Phone: 248-526-1849
Fax: 248-528-1477
Contact: kilgour@detroitscots.com

Funeral Homes

Genealogies

  • BOURASSA - (includes Arenac branches, see attachment)
  • LALON(D)E - (see attachment)
  • STANDISH Family Ancestors - (see attachment)

Guardianship

Land and Property Records

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 Arenac County courthouse and where records are currently housed.

Online Land Indexes and Records


Local Histories

Local histories are available for Arenac 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

Ogemaw CountyIosco CountyGladwin CountyBay CountyMI ARENAC.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration

Military Records

Civil War

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship

Newspapers

Obituaries

Other Records

Voting Records

Periodicals

Probate Records

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 Indexes and Records

School Records

Social Security Records

Tax Records

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

  • 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.
  • State vital records started in 1867, however marriage records started at the county level earlier. Check both.

Birth

Marriage

Death

Divorce

Research Facilities

Archives

Listed below are archives in Arenac County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Michigan Archives and Libraries.

FamilySearch Centers

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries

Listed below are libraries in Arenac County. For state-wide library facilities, see Michigan Archives and Libraries.

Arenac County Historical Society Library
304 E Michigan Ave
PO Box 272
Au Gres, MI 48703
Phone: 989-876-6399
Email: achs@arenachistory.org
Website
Facebook

Museums

Societies

Listed below are societies in Arenac County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Michigan Societies.

Arenac County Historical Society
304 E Michigan Ave
PO Box 272
Au Gres, MI 48703
Phone: 989-876-6399
Email: achs@arenachistory.org
Website
Facebook

Websites

Research Guides

References

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Arenac County, Michigan" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "wikipedia."
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Arenac County, Michigan" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia accessed 16 September 2019.


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