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Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan. For example, the Family History Library has the following:
== Resources for Michigan Directories ==


=== Detroit ===
Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.
 
=== Libraries and Archives ===
 
The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "[[Michigan Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page.
 
=== Directories Online ===  
 
Fold3.com ($) has [http://www.fold3.com/title_71/city_directories_detroit/ Detroit City Directories 1861-1923] available online.
 
=== The Family History Library ===
 
The Family History Library has the following:
 
'''Detroit'''


1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche  
1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche  
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Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.  
Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.  


=== Grand Rapids ===
 
'''Grand Rapids'''


1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche  
1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche  


The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "[[Michigan Periodicals|Periodicals]]" page.
== Web Sites  ==
 
=== Web Sites  ===


*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]  
*[http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/MI/ Michigan Directories Distant Cousin]  
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/mi.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/mi.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories.


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