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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 [[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. | ||
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 [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. | 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 [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. | ||
=== Family History Library Catalog === | === Family History Library 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 | 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 [[Familysearch.org/#form.3Dcatalog|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: | ||
::'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS | ::'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS | ||
::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY | ::'''MICHIGAN''' - GENEALOGY | ||
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::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY<br><br> | ::'''MICHIGAN, WAYNE, DETROIT''' - HISTORY<br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS''' | ::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS''' | ||
::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY''' | ::MICHIGAN - '''GENEALOGY''' | ||