Michigan Bible Records: Difference between revisions

Copies, or abstracts of old family Bibles that are no longer known to exist, may survive in Revolutionary War Pension application files at NARA, Washington, D.C., which are available online at three commercial websites: Ancestry, Fold3, and Heritage Quest Online.
Family records: Check home sources by reaching out to older members of the family asking if they know of any Family Bibles and who might have it in their possession.
FamilySearch Catalog: Using the keyword search, type in the surname you are looking for and the word "Bible."
Card Catalog at Ancestry ($)
Periodical Source Index (PERSI): Many periodicals publish family data from Bible records. Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is an index to many of these periodicals. Learn how to use Periodical Source Index (PERSI).

Why Search for Family Bibles

Many families have traditionally recorded births, marriages, and deaths in a family bible, family record book, or book of remembrance. A bible was often given by relatives to a bride as a wedding gift, where she recorded information about her immediate family and close relatives. Relationships were seldom stated but were often implied. Names of parents, children, and their spouses, including maiden names, were frequently given along with dates of birth, marriage, and death. Sometimes the age of a person was given at the time of death. Many families kept bible records from the 1700s (and sometimes earlier) to more recent times, although few have survived. Family bibles that are no longer in the possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society. They are sometimes transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals or other databases

Bible records can be used as a substitute in providing birth, marriage, and date information when vital record information was not recorded.

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-The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection contains some Bible records. The collection is described in the "[[Michigan Compiled Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section and is partially indexed in:
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-*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''An Index to Some of the Bibles and Family Records of the United States'', Vol. 2. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, Inc., 1984. {{FHL|460558|item|disp=FHL fiche 6089184; book 973 D22kk v.2}}
+==Online Resources and Websites==
+Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Michigan. To find more resources, go to the [[United States Bible Records]] page.
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+=====Databases=====
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/23716/ A Compilation of Bible-Marriage-Family-and-Cemetery Records Relating to Michigan Pioneer Families] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20164/ Bible Records and Genealogical Notes Collected by Michigan D.A.R.] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/30125/ Bible Records, Michigan] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20168/ Family Bible Records] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20156/ Family Records: Cemetery and Bible Records Mainly Michigan and Massachusetts] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20182/ Michigan Bible Records] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20180/ Michigan Bible Records and Genealogical Notes, Part 1] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20185/ Michigan Bible Records and Genealogical Notes, Part 2] at Ancestry ($)
+*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20193/ Old Bible and Other Pioneer Records, Michigan] at Ancestry ($)
+*[http://yanceyfamilygenealogy.org/family_bible_index_Locations_MI.htm The Family Bible Index - Michigan] at Yancey Family Genealogy
-=== External Links  ===
+=====Transcriptions, Indexes, and Images=====
+*{{FSC|460055|item|disp=Bible and Family Records, 1972}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
+*[https://www.migenweb.org/allegan/bible.htm Bible Records of Allegan County] at MIGenWeb — transcriptions
+*{{FSC|460063|item|disp=Family and Bible Records, 1971}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
+*{{FSC|453753|item|disp=Family and Bible Records, etc.}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
+*{{FSC|166806|item|disp=Michigan Records}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
+*[http://genealogytrails.com/mich/newaygo/biblerecords.html Newaygo County Bible Records] at Genealogy Trails] — transcriptions
-*http://www.dar.org/
+=====Digital Books=====
+*Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter, DAR, Grand Rapids, MI; ''Family Bible Records: Pioneer and Indian Stories'' (1945-1946); online at [http://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/H004174.pdf Seeking My Roots]
+====Other places to look for Bible Record Collections====
+*Copies, or abstracts of old family Bibles that are no longer known to exist, may survive in [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War Pension application files]] at [[National Archives and Records Administration|NARA]], Washington, D.C., which are available online at three commercial websites: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1995 Ancestry], [http://www.fold3.com/ Fold3], and [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ Heritage Quest Online].
+*'''Family records:''' Check home sources by reaching out to older members of the family asking if they know of any Family Bibles and who might have it in their possession.
+*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]:''' Using the '''keyword''' search, type in the surname you are looking for and the word "Bible."
+*'''[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=Bible%20Records&location=2 Card Catalog]''' at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/ Ancestry] ($)
+*'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''': Many periodicals publish family data from Bible records. [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/periodical-source-index Periodical Source Index (PERSI)] is an index to many of these periodicals. Learn how to use [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]].<br>
+==Why Search for Family Bibles==
+Many families have traditionally recorded births, marriages, and deaths in a family bible, family record book, or book of remembrance. A bible was often given by relatives to a bride as a wedding gift, where she recorded information about her immediate family and close relatives. Relationships were seldom stated but were often implied. Names of parents, children, and their spouses, including maiden names, were frequently given along with dates of birth, marriage, and death. Sometimes the age of a person was given at the time of death. Many families kept bible records from the 1700s (and sometimes earlier) to more recent times, although few have survived. Family bibles that are no longer in the possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society. They are sometimes transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals or other databases
+Bible records can be used as a substitute in providing birth, marriage, and date information when vital record information was not recorded.
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