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{{FSCpage|location=Michigan}}We are here to serve the Lansing and surrounding area | {{FSCpage|location=Michigan}} | ||
We are here to serve the Lansing and surrounding area. Our staff is made up of volunteers interested in genealogy and in assisting patrons in their research process. | |||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
:*11,000 Microfiche and 3,700 Microfilm | :Though most everything has been digitized and is now available on line, we do have: | ||
:*11,000 Microfiche and 3,700 Microfilm | |||
:*These microfiche and microfilm include the following: | :*These microfiche and microfilm include the following: | ||
:*:*Reference Titles (fiche) - Included are about 200 selected reference titles that the F.H.L. has placed on microfiche and are available for use in our FSC. Included are frequently used titles such as gazetteers, atlases and information from many areas throughout the world. | :*:*Reference Titles (fiche) - Included are about 200 selected reference titles that the F.H.L. has placed on microfiche and are available for use in our FSC. Included are frequently used titles such as gazetteers, atlases and information from many areas throughout the world. | ||
:*:*Accelerated Indexing System (fiche) - Incomplete index to many U.S. Census records. | :*:*Accelerated Indexing System (fiche) - Incomplete index to many U.S. Census records. | ||
:*:*Index to the Ontario, Canada Land Records (fiche) - An index to applicants for crown land. Data in this index ranges from the 1780's to the beginning of World War I, from grants to Loyalists to veterans of the Boer War. | :*:*Index to the Ontario, Canada Land Records (fiche) - An index to applicants for crown land. Data in this index ranges from the 1780's to the beginning of World War I, from grants to Loyalists to veterans of the Boer War. | ||
:*:*Cook County, Illinois Birth and Death Index (fiche) - Birth Index: 1871 - 1916; Death Index: 1871 - 1938 | :*:*Cook County, Illinois Birth and Death Index (fiche) - Birth Index: 1871 - 1916; Death Index: 1871 - 1938 | ||
:*:*Michigan Vital Records (1,000 plus film reels) - Birth, Death & Marriage records for most Michigan Counties. Nine counties would not allow filming of these records. | :*:*Michigan Vital Records (1,000 plus film reels) - Birth, Death & Marriage records for most Michigan Counties. Nine counties would not allow filming of these records. | ||
:*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Probate Index and Records (135 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available. | :*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Probate Index and Records (135 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available. | ||
:*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Land Deed Index and Records (51 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available. | :*:*Michigan - Ingham County - Land Deed Index and Records (51 film) - Complete collection of Ingham County records that are available. | ||
:*:*Michigan Land Deed Indexes & Michigan Probate Indexes (film) - A few counties would not allow filming of these records. | :*:*Michigan Land Deed Indexes & Michigan Probate Indexes (film) - A few counties would not allow filming of these records. | ||
:*:*Michigan Census Records (film) - ONLY EARLY YEARS. Found in Michigan Misc. Indefinite Drawer. | :*:*Michigan Census Records (film) - ONLY EARLY YEARS. Found in Michigan Misc. Indefinite Drawer. | ||
:*:*Michigan Soldier Cemetery Records (3 film) | :*:*Michigan Soldier Cemetery Records (3 film) | ||
:*:*Michigan Indian 1836 Census (film) - Ottawa and Chippewa. | :*:*Michigan Indian 1836 Census (film) - Ottawa and Chippewa. | ||
:*:*French Canadian Loiselle Marriage Index (200 plus film) | :*:*French Canadian Loiselle Marriage Index (200 plus film) | ||
:*:*Williamston Enterprise - Early Years (4 film) | :*:*Williamston Enterprise - Early Years (4 film) | ||
:*:*Naturalization - Michigan Wayne County Petitions - 1880-1995 (200 plus film) | :*:*Naturalization - Michigan Wayne County Petitions - 1880-1995 (200 plus film) | ||
:* | :*A nice collection of books arranged by area | ||
:* | :*German & Swiss settlers in America 1700's - 1800's; British Isles Vital Records Index; N.A. Vital Records Index; Australia Vital Records Index; Topographical Dictionaries & Lewis's Gazetteers of England, Ireland & Scotland; Mormon Immigration Index; Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1868; Pedigree Resource File; Irish Immigrants to N.A. 1803 - 1871; Early New York Families 1600 - 1900; Passenger & Immigration Lists Index 1538 - 1940; Ontario & Nova Scotia Settlers 1790 - 1860; Scottish Immigrants to N.A. 1600's - 1800's; Local & Family Histories: Connecticut 1600's - 1800's; Freedman's Bank Records; Pennsylvania Colonial Records 1600's - 1800's; 1881 British Census & National Index; Western Europe Vital Records Index; Plus many other miscellaneous titles. | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] | ||
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==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal | :*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. These premium subscriptions are: | ||
:*:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive | :*:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive | ||
:*:*:*This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | :*:*:*This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. |