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''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Michigan]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Michigan_Introduction|Introduction]]''  
''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan, United States Genealogy|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Introduction|Introduction]]''  


This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Michigan]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.  
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Michigan, United States Genealogy|Michigan]]. As you read these Michigan Wiki pages, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.  


=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===


The [[Family History Library]] has many of the records described in these Michigan Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Michigan records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Michigan Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Michigan records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties.  


Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.


=== Family History Library Catalog  ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===


The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each Family History Center. The catalog is available in a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:  


:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
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::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY  
::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY  
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE''' - PROBATE RECORDS  
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE''' - PROBATE RECORDS  
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY
::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY<br><br>


:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
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::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY'''  
::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY'''  
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''  
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''  
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - '''HISTORY'''
::MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - '''HISTORY'''<br><br>


The section headings in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  
The page titles in the Michigan Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.  


{{Michigan|Michigan}}  
{{Michigan|Michigan}}  


[[Category:Michigan]]
[[Category:Michigan, United States|Introduction]]

Latest revision as of 13:38, 24 October 2023

United States Gotoarrow.png Michigan Gotoarrow.png Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Michigan. As you read these Michigan Wiki pages, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the FamilySearch Library

The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Michigan Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Michigan records include vital, probate, and land records for most of the state's 83 counties.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.

FamilySearch Catalog

The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in online or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
MICHIGAN - GENEALOGY
MICHIGAN, WAYNE - PROBATE RECORDS
MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - HISTORY

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
MICHIGAN - GENEALOGY
MICHIGAN, WAYNE - PROBATE RECORDS
MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT - HISTORY

The page titles in the Michigan Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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Links to Michigan-related articles
Topics
Counties
Alcona · Alger · Allegan · Alpena · Antrim · Arenac · Baraga · Barry · Bay · Benzie · Berrien · Branch · Calhoun · Cass · Charlevoix · Cheboygan · Chippewa · Clare · Clinton · Crawford · Delta · Dickinson · Eaton · Emmet · Genesee · Gladwin · Gogebic · Grand Traverse · Gratiot · Hillsdale · Houghton · Huron · Ingham · Ionia · Iosco · Iron · Isabella · Jackson · Kalamazoo · Kalkaska · Kent · Keweenaw · Lake · Lapeer · Leelanau · Lenawee · Livingston · Luce · Mackinac · Macomb · Manistee · Marquette · Mason · Mecosta · Menominee · Midland · Missaukee · Monroe · Montcalm · Montmorency · Muskegon · Newaygo · Oakland · Oceana · Ogemaw · Ontonagon · Osceola · Oscoda · Otsego · Ottawa · Presque Isle · Roscommon · Saginaw · Sanilac · Schoolcraft · Shiawassee · St. Clair · St. Joseph · Tuscola · Van Buren · Washtenaw · Wayne · Wexford
Extinct
 Counties
Major
 Repositories
Library of Michigan · Michigan Historical Center Archives · Historical Society of Michigan · Central Michigan University Park Library · Detroit Public Main Library · Flint Public Library · Grand Rapids Public Main Library · Grace Dow Memorial Library · Michigan State University Library · University of Michigan Bentley Library · Allen County Public Library · National Archives at Chicago · Newberry Library · Library and Archives Canada
Migration
 Routes
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