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


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=== Description ===
=== Description ===
The County was named for John C. Calhoun. The County is located in the south-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]."</ref>
The county was named for John C. Calhoun. The county is located in the south-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]."</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Courthouse Intro|Calhoun}}
'''Calhoun County Courthouse'''<br>315 W Green St.<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: 269-781-0730<br>Fax: 269-781-0720<br> [http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ Calhoun County Website] <br><br>
'''Calhoun County Courthouse'''<br>315 W Green St.<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: 269-781-0730<br>Fax: 269-781-0720<br> [http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ Calhoun County Website] <br><br>
[http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867, burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918, military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.<br>[http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/probate_court/ Probate Court] has probate records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
[http://www.co.calhoun.mi.us/ County Clerk] has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867, burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918, military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.<br>[http://www.calhouncountymi.gov/government/probate_court/ Probate Court] has probate 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>


=== Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates  ===
=== Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates  ===
{{MI Record Dates Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Record Dates Intro|Calhoun}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major 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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
| 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" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Calhoun County, Michigan Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
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| 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>
| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
=== Record Loss ===
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*'''1829'''--Calhoun County, Michigan was created October 19, 1829 from unorganized territory of Potawatomi Native American land.<br><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]</ref>
*'''1829'''--Calhoun County, Michigan was created October 19, 1829 from unorganized territory of Potawatomi Native American land.<br><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County,_Michigan wikipedia]</ref>
*'''County seat:''' Marshall<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Michigan.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Marshall<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/ahcbp/documents/MI_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Michigan Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
*[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}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/443923-county-evolution-in-michigan-1790-1897?offset=1 County Evolution In Michigan, 1790-1897]'' by Richard W. Welch for the development of the counties in the state.
 
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Interactive Map of Michigan County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Michigan county boundary changes
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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=Calhoun+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Calhoun+County%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America Find a Grave]
* [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb]
* [http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ USGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/calhoun/1301cem.htm MIGenWeb Archives]
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* [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment]
* [http://www.interment.net/us/mi/calhoun.htm MIInterment]
* [http://michigangravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=13 MIGravestones]
* [http://michigangravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=13 MIGravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Calhoun&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Michigan&cemetery_county=Calhoun&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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* {{FHL|457613|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
* {{FSC|United States, Michigan, Calhoun - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1129452472|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Calhoun+Michigan&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Michigan/Calhoun-County?id=county_1239 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%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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*'''1799-1999''' - {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1799-1999''' {{RecordSearch|3264363|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Cemetery Index, 1799-1999}} at FamilySearch — index & images


=== Census Records ===
=== Census Records ===
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''' State Census'''<br>
''' State Census'''<br>
*'''1850-1880''' - {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''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]
* '''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]


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{{MI Church Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Church Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1819-1991''' - {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1819-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2787825|Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
   
   
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


*Battle Creek
*Battle Creek
<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


=== Court Records ===
=== Court Records ===
{{MI Court Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Court Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''1847-1951''' {{FSC|730869|item|disp=Chancery Files, 1847-1951}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1915-1951''' {{FSC|978519|item|disp=Chancery Dockets, 1915-1951}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{MI Directories Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Directories Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''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  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{MI Emigration Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Emigration Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Crew Lists for Various Ports - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1929-1966''' {{RecordSearch|2426314|Michigan, Crew Lists for various ports, 1929-1966}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Crew Lists for Various Ports - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
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=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Funeral Homes Intro|Calhoun}}
*[https://www.bachmanhebble.com/ Bachman Hebble Funeral Service] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.baxterfuneral.com/ Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.farleyestesdowdle.com/ Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home and Cremation Care] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/michigan/albion/j-kevin-tidd-funeral-home/6810 J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home] in Albion.
*[https://www.kempffuneralhome.com/ Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services] in Battle Creek, Homer and Marshall.
*[https://www.henryfuneralhome.org/ Richard A Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services] in Battle Creek.
*[https://www.tmhughesperrymortuary.com/ T M Hughes-Perry Mortuary] in Battle Creek.


=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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=== Land and Property Records ===
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{MI Land Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Land Intro|Calhoun}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<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]


=== Local Histories ===
=== Local Histories ===
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}}
{{MI Maps Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Maps Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MI Calhoun County}}}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/michigan/ Maps of Michigan (1790-1897)]
*[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 Hathi Trust, images – includes business directories for towns across the state<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392770&reqParentsLabel=Calhoun%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]]


=== Migration ===
=== Migration ===
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'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.
Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.
:- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H
{{Block indent|- [[12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry|12th Regiment, Michigan Infantry]], Companies D and H}}


''Online Indexes and Records''<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] - [[Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1876-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2351035|Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1876-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''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]
* '''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] - [[Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''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] - [[Michigan, Census of WWI Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|3007553|Michigan, Census of World War I Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Census of WWI Veterans with Card Index, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Naturalization Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1837-1993''' - {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1837-1993''' {{RecordSearch|2546149|Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Newspapers ===
=== Newspapers ===
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Newspapers Intro|Calhoun}}
*'''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 ($)
*[https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/ Digital Michigan Newspapers] at Central Michigan University


=== Obituaries ===
=== Obituaries ===
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Obituaries Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1820-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2215693|Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Other Records ===
=== Other Records ===
{{MI Other Records Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Other Records Intro|Calhoun}}
====Voting Records====
*'''1850-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20352/michigan-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Michigan Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Periodicals ===
=== Periodicals ===
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{{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Probate Intro|Calhoun}}


''Online Indexes and Records''<br>
''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
*'''1784-1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8793 Michigan Wills and Probate Records 1784-1980] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry $]
*'''1797-1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Michigan Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1797-1973''' {{RecordSearch|2013878|Michigan Probate Records 1797-1973}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1829-1870''' {{FSC|175102|item|disp=Calhoun County, Michigan, Tract Book, 1829-1870}}(*); General Land Office at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1834-1944''' {{FSC|226539|item|disp=Probate Records, 1834-1900, Some to 1944}}(*); 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]


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
{{MI Schools Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Schools Intro|Calhoun}}
===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?s=270606331 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


=== Tax Records ===
=== Tax Records ===
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{{MI Birth Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Birth Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1867-1917''' - {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1923472|Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1902''' - {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1902''' {{RecordSearch|1459684|Michigan Births, 1867-1902}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Marriage ====
==== Marriage ====
{{MI Marriage Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Marriage Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1585-1945''' - [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=michigan%2cmi Michigan, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast]  $
*'''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 FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1820-1937''' {{RecordSearch|2473289|Michigan, County Marriages Index, 1820-1937}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1820-1940''' - {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1820-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] at FamilySearch.com
*'''1822-1995''' - [[Michigan Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records]] at FamilySearch.com
*'''1868-1925''' - {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''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 FamilySearch - [[Michigan, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{MI Death Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Death Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1850-1880''' - {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1850-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2632078|Michigan Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch.com - [[Michigan Mortality Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1897''' - {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Michigan Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1867-1897''' {{RecordSearch|1452402|Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897}} at FamilySearch - [[Michigan Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20538/michigan-deaths?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1867-1952''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/ Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1952] at Ancestry ($) — index & images
*'''1897-1952''' [https://michiganology.org/index.php?name=SO_cdcc93e0-2671-4013-8ca6-5d97e9e8e734&page=1&per_page=18 Michigan Death Records] at [https://michiganology.org/ Michiganology] - index & images, organized by county and then last name.


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


== Research Facilities ==
== Research Facilities ==
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{{MI Archives Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Archives Intro|Calhoun}}


=== Family History Centers ===
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


'''Battle Creek Michigan Family History Center'''<br> 1312 Capitol Ave SW<br> Battle Creek, MI 49015<br>Phone: 269-964-0878<br>[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Battle_Creek_Michigan_Family_History_Center Website]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/battle-creek/1312-capital-avenue-southwest Battle Creek Michigan FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mi/kalamazoo/1112-north-drake-road Kalamazoo Michigan FamilySearch Center]
 
*[https://www.kpl.gov/central/Kalamazoo Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://whitfamhist.wordpress.com/ Whit Sunday Family History group, Inc.] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
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=== Museums ===
=== Museums ===
{{MI Museums Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Museums Intro|Calhoun}}
'''Regional History Museum of Battle Creek'''<br>307 West Jackson Street<br>Battle Creek, MI 49037<br>Phone: 269-964-0750<br>[https://bcrhm.org/index.html website]
 
'''Battle Creek Regional History Museum (BCRHM)'''<br>307 W Jackson St<br>Battle Creek, MI 49037<br>Phone: 269-964-0750<br>Email: [mailto:contact@bcrhm.org contact@bcrhm.org]<br>[https://bcrhm.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1419234648322660/ Facebook]<br>


== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{MI Societies Intro|Calhoun}}
{{MI Societies Intro|Calhoun}}
'''Calhoun County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 879<br>Marshall, MI 49068-0777<br>E-mail:[mailto:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com]<br>[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Website]<br>
'''Athens Area Historical '''<br>101-103 South Capital/PO Box 22<br>Athens, MI 49011<br>Phone: 269-729-9228<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Athens-Area-Historical-Society-315909385176377/ Facebook]  [https://athens-mi-historicalsociety-com.webs.com/ website]<br>
'''Historical Society Of Battle Creek '''<br> 165 N. Washington<br> Battle Creek, MI 49017<br>Phone: 269-965-2613<br>


'''Homer Historical Society'''<br>505 Grandview/P.O Box 146<br>Homer, MI 49245<br>Phone: 517-568-3116<br>[http://homerhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>
'''Albion Historical Society'''<br>509 S Superior St<br>Albion, MI 49224<br>Phone: 517-629-5100<br>Email: [mailto:info@albionhistoricalsociety.org info@albionhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[http://albionhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083544241640 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Athens Area Historical Society'''<br>101-103 S Capital<br>PO Box 22<br>Athens, MI 49011-0022<br>Phone: 269-729-9228<br>Email: [mailto:aahs.webmaster@gmail.com aahs.webmaster@gmail.com]<br>[https://athens-mi-historicalsociety-com.webs.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AthensMichiganHistory Facebook]<br><br>
'''Calhoun County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 879<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Email:[mailto:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ccgs.htm Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/744924938997521 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Historical Society Of Battle Creek'''<br>165 N Washington Ave<br>Battle Creek, MI 49017<br>Phone: 269-660-9072<br>Email: [mailto:info@hsbcmi.org info@hsbcmi.org]<br>[https://hsbcmi.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/HeritageBattleCreek/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Homer Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 146<br>Homer, MI 49245<br>Phone: 517-250-3920 <br>[http://homerhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063613540475 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Marshall Historical Society'''<br>107 N Kalamazoo Ave<br>Marshall, MI 49068<br>Phone: 269-781-8544<br>Email: [mailto:info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[http://www.marshallhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/MarshallHistoricalSociety Facebook]<br>


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
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*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ The Calhoun County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[http://www.migenweb.org/calhoun/ The Calhoun County MIGenWeb Project], an member of [[MIGenWeb|The MIGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]].
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Calhoun-County.htm Calhoun County MI Genealogy] (Michigan Genealogy)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MI/Calhoun-County.htm Calhoun County MI Genealogy] (Michigan Genealogy)
*{{FHL Place IDNum|199638|Michigan|Calhoun}} – 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.
*{{FSC Place IDNum|456|Michigan|Calhoun}} – 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 ==
== Research Guides ==

Latest revision as of 06:08, 19 August 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Marshall
Organized: October 19, 1829[1]
Parent County(s): Potawatomi Land[2]
Neighboring Counties
Barry • Branch • Eaton • Hillsdale • Jackson • Kalamazoo • St. Joseph
See County Maps
Courthouse
Michigan, Calhoun County Courthouse.png
Location Map
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County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The county was named for John C. Calhoun. The county is located in the south-central area of the state.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County Courthouse
315 W Green St.
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: 269-781-0730
Fax: 269-781-0720
Calhoun County Website

County Clerk has birth, marriage, death and court records from 1867, burial records from 1952, naturalization records from 1918, military discharge records from 1919 and election records from 1972.
Probate Court has probate records. [4]

Calhoun County, Michigan Record Dates[edit | edit source]

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[5]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1867 1867 1867 1867 1833 1835 1820
*Statewide registration started in 1867 for births and deaths. General compliance by 1915.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

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

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

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:[8]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Townships


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Calhoun 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[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1840 10,599 —
1850 19,162 80.8%
1860 29,564 54.3%
1870 36,569 23.7%
1880 38,452 5.1%
1890 43,501 13.1%
1900 49,315 13.4%
1910 56,638 14.8%
1920 72,918 28.7%
1930 87,043 19.4%
1940 94,206 8.2%
1950 120,813 28.2%
1960 138,858 14.9%
1970 141,963 2.2%
1980 141,557 −0.3%
1990 135,982 −3.9%
2000 137,985 1.5%
2010 136,146 −1.3%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".


State Census

Church Records[edit | edit source]

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.

Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Battle Creek


List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

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 Calhoun County courthouse and where records are currently housed.

Online Land Indexes and Records


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Calhoun 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[edit | edit source]

Barry CountyEaton CountyKalamazoo CountySt. Joseph CountyBranch CountyJackson CountyHillsdale County250PX
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War
Civil War service men from Calhoun 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 Calhoun County.

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • 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.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

Museums[edit | edit source]

Battle Creek Regional History Museum (BCRHM)
307 W Jackson St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Phone: 269-964-0750
Email: contact@bcrhm.org
Website
Facebook

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

Albion Historical Society
509 S Superior St
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: 517-629-5100
Email: info@albionhistoricalsociety.org
Website
Facebook

Athens Area Historical Society
101-103 S Capital
PO Box 22
Athens, MI 49011-0022
Phone: 269-729-9228
Email: aahs.webmaster@gmail.com
Website
Facebook

Calhoun County Genealogical Society
PO Box 879
Marshall, MI 49068
Email:MichiganCalhounGene@yahoo.com
Website
Facebook

Historical Society Of Battle Creek
165 N Washington Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269-660-9072
Email: info@hsbcmi.org
Website
Facebook

Homer Historical Society
PO Box 146
Homer, MI 49245
Phone: 517-250-3920
Website
Facebook

Marshall Historical Society
107 N Kalamazoo Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: 269-781-8544
Email: info@marshallhistoricalsociety.org
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

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Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ wikipedia
  2. ↑ Calhoun
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "wikipedia."
  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
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Michigan," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia accessed 10 September 2019.


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