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=== Online Resources ===
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/countyhistories2.htm#mi County and Town Histories]<br><br>


=== Brief History  ===
=== Brief History  ===
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*'''1800:''' The area became part of the Indiana Territory.  
*'''1800:''' The area became part of the Indiana Territory.  
*'''1805:''' (January 11,) Congress created Michigan Territory.  
*'''1805:''' (January 11,) Congress created Michigan Territory.  
*'''1812:''' Fort Dearborn massacre whites driven out of Lake Michigan region by the Indians
*'''1812:''' Fort Dearborn massacre- Indians drove whites out of Lake Michigan region
*'''1818–1832:''' Settlement was encouraged by improvements in transportation, including the establishment of steamship operation on the Great Lakes from Buffalo to Detroit in 1818, and the completion of the Erie Canal to Buffalo in 1825. The Chicago Road linking Detroit to Chicago was completed in 1832.  
*'''1818–1832:''' Settlement was encouraged by improvements in transportation, including the establishment of steamship operation on the Great Lakes from Buffalo to Detroit in 1818, and the completion of the Erie Canal to Buffalo in 1825. The Chicago Road linking Detroit to Chicago was completed in 1832.  
*'''1833:''': Treaty of Chicago between the Indians and the U.S. Government  
*'''1833:''': Treaty of Chicago between the Indians and the U.S. Government  
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*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].
*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].


=== Historical Content ===
== Local Histories ==


Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including:  
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. Many histories contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including:  


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== Local Histories  ==
You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search.


Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies.  
Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies.  


*''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records'' <ref>Callard, Carole, ed. ''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records''. Lansing, Michigan: Library of Michigan, 1986. {{FHL|616453|item|disp=FHL Book 977.4 A3sm; Fiche 6101261}}.) </ref>
*''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records'' <ref>Callard, Carole, ed. ''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records''. Lansing, Michigan: Library of Michigan, 1986. {{FHL|616453|item|disp=FHL Book 977.4 A3sm; Fiche 6101261}}.) </ref>
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*[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/micounty/ Michigan County Histories and Atlases]. The Michigan County Histories and Atlases Digitization Project is comprised of 428 digitized titles (many composed of multiple volumes) published before 1923.
*[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/micounty/ Michigan County Histories and Atlases]. The Michigan County Histories and Atlases Digitization Project is comprised of 428 digitized titles (many composed of multiple volumes) published before 1923.
=== Online Resources ===
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/countyhistories2.htm#mi County and Town Histories]<br><br>


== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ==
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ==
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::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY  
::MICHIGAN, BIBLIOGRAPHY  
::MICHIGAN, BIBLIOGRAPHY  
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