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''[[United States|United States | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
<br>'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | <br>'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | ||
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Michigan.htm Michigan Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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=== Vital Records Reference Dates | === Vital Records Reference Dates === | ||
Michigan's vital records start the following years: | Michigan's vital records start the following years: | ||
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== Michigan | == Michigan Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Michigan Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Michigan_Vital_Records|Michigan Vital Records | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Michigan Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Michigan_Vital_Records|Michigan Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Michigan Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | ||
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Michigan/michigan.htm Michigan Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - | *[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Michigan/michigan.htm Michigan Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Michigan Michigan Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Michigan Michigan Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
*USGenWeb.org [http://migenweb.com/ Michigan Site] - Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://migenweb.com/ Michigan Site] - Free | ||
*Search for Michigan Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free | *Search for Michigan Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-MI-NDX.html Michigan] - Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-MI-NDX.html Michigan] - Free/$ | ||
*Wee Monster Links for Michigan [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Michigan Birth & | *Wee Monster Links for Michigan [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Michigan Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/ Michigan Genealogy and History], including individual Counties | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MI/ Michigan Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Michigan''' or '''MI''' - | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Michigan''' or '''MI''' - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=25&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Michigan Birth, Marriage & | *Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=25&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Michigan Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Michigan.htm Michigan Certificates] online - | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Michigan.htm Michigan Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$<br> | ||
*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1459684 FamilySearch - Pilot] | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1459684 FamilySearch - Pilot] Searchable name indexes and images of '''Michigan Birth Registrations, 1867-1902'''. Records include such information as name of child, birthdate and place, if still-born, illegitimate or twin, gender, race and record number. | ||
*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452395 FamilySearch | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452395 FamilySearch - Pilot] Searchable name indexes of '''Michigan''' '''Marriage Registrations,''' '''1868-1925'''. Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the bride and groom’s fathers. | ||
*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452402 FamilySearch | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1452402 FamilySearch - Pilot] Searchable name indexes and images of '''Michigan Death Registrations, 1867-1897'''. Records include such information as name of deceased, date and place of death, gender, color, marital status, age in years, months and days, disease or apparent cause of death, birthplace, names and occupations of parents, and the date the record was made. May also be searched at the [http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/pha/osr/gendisx/search2.htm Michigan Community Department of Health]. Ancestry.com (pay site) also has an Index for the period 1971-1996. | ||
*[http://www.seekingmichigan.org www.seekingmichigan.org] | *[http://www.seekingmichigan.org www.seekingmichigan.org] 1897 to 1920 digitized and indexed death records. (Seek: death records,1897-1920) | ||
*[http://www.michlist.com Michigan Biographical Index] is a full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts | *[http://www.michlist.com Michigan Biographical Index] is a full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts | ||
*[http://www.50states.com/vitalrecords/michigan.htm Michigan Vital Records] | *[http://www.50states.com/vitalrecords/michigan.htm Michigan Vital Records] | ||
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*[http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-MI-NDX.html Vital Records] Search and Information Directory for the United States | *[http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-MI-NDX.html Vital Records] Search and Information Directory for the United States | ||
== Birth Records | == Birth Records == | ||
'''Early - 1867''' | '''Early - 1867''' | ||
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'''1867-Present''' | '''1867-Present''' | ||
=== County Records of Births and Deaths | === County Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
County registration of births and deaths in [[Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | County registration of births and deaths in [[Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | ||
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'''[http://www.dethealth.org/index.php?id=128 Detroit Health Department]'''<br>1151 Taylor Street<br>Detroit, MI 48202<br>Telephone: 313-876-4133 | '''[http://www.dethealth.org/index.php?id=128 Detroit Health Department]'''<br>1151 Taylor Street<br>Detroit, MI 48202<br>Telephone: 313-876-4133 | ||
=== State Records of Births and Deaths | === State Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
*[http://seekingmichigan.org/discover-collection?collection=p129401coll7 Death Certificates] for free are available in for the years 1897 to 1920 | *[http://seekingmichigan.org/discover-collection?collection=p129401coll7 Death Certificates] for free are available in for the years 1897 to 1920 | ||
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The state of Michigan has copies of the counties' vital statistics records. You can write to: | The state of Michigan has copies of the counties' vital statistics records. You can write to: | ||
'''[http://www.michigan.gov/mdch Office of the State Registrar & | '''[http://www.michigan.gov/mdch Office of the State Registrar & Center for Health]'''<br>Michigan Department of Public Health<br>3423 North Logan Street<br>P.O. Box 30035<br>Lansing, MI 48909<br>Telephone: 517-335-8000; 517-335-8666; 517-335-8655 <br>Internet: | ||
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in: | The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in: | ||
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Statewide indexes to births from 1867 to 1915 and deaths from 1867 to 1914 are at the Library of Michigan. County-wide indexes are listed in: | Statewide indexes to births from 1867 to 1915 and deaths from 1867 to 1914 are at the Library of Michigan. County-wide indexes are listed in: | ||
*''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. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails& | *''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. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=616453&disp=Sourcebook+of+Michigan+census%2C+county+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.4 A3sm; fiche 6101261].)</ref> | ||
=== Adoption Records | === Adoption Records === | ||
open / closed / state statutes | open / closed / state statutes | ||
== Marriage Records | == Marriage Records == | ||
An 1805 law required registration of marriages with the clerk of the local district court. Most counties kept marriage records from the date the county was created. You can obtain copies from the county clerk's office. | An 1805 law required registration of marriages with the clerk of the local district court. Most counties kept marriage records from the date the county was created. You can obtain copies from the county clerk's office. | ||
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An 1867 law required the counties to send copies of the records to the Office of the State Registrar (see address above). Licenses were not required until 1887. The Family History Library has marriage records for most counties, from county creation to 1920 or later, and some indexes to the 1950s or later. | An 1867 law required the counties to send copies of the records to the Office of the State Registrar (see address above). Licenses were not required until 1887. The Family History Library has marriage records for most counties, from county creation to 1920 or later, and some indexes to the 1950s or later. | ||
=== Divorce Records | === Divorce Records === | ||
The earliest records of divorce were recorded in the supreme court. Later divorce papers are usually kept by the clerk of the circuit, chancery, or county court. The Family History Library has few divorce records for Michigan. Many divorce and other vital records have been abstracted and published in genealogical periodicals. | The earliest records of divorce were recorded in the supreme court. Later divorce papers are usually kept by the clerk of the circuit, chancery, or county court. The Family History Library has few divorce records for Michigan. Many divorce and other vital records have been abstracted and published in genealogical periodicals. | ||
== Death Records | == Death Records == | ||
'''Early - 1867''' | '''Early - 1867''' | ||
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'''1867 - Present''' | '''1867 - Present''' | ||
== Substitute Records | == Substitute Records == | ||
[[Michigan Church Records|Michigan Church Records]] | [[Michigan Church Records|Michigan Church Records]] | ||
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[[Michigan His|Michigan History]] | [[Michigan His|Michigan History]] | ||
== Lost or Missing Records | == Lost or Missing Records == | ||
== Tips | == Tips == | ||
*Information listed on vital arecords is given by an informant. | *Information listed on vital arecords is given by an informant. Learn the relationsip of the informant to the subjdect(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate a vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. | *If you are unable to locate a vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Records of African Americans may be recorded in separtate files with separate indexes. | *Records of African Americans may be recorded in separtate files with separate indexes. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the Fmaily History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. | *Search for Vital Records in the Fmaily History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Michigan''' to locate records filed by the the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county | ||
== Archives, Libraries and Societies | == Archives, Libraries and Societies == | ||
[[Michigan Archives and Libraries|Michigan Archives and Libraries]] | [[Michigan Archives and Libraries|Michigan Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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[[Michigan Societies|Michigan Societies]] | [[Michigan Societies|Michigan Societies]] | ||
=== Family History Library | === Family History Library === | ||
Birth, marriage, death, and coroner’s records and indexes for most Michigan counties are listed in the Locality Search of the [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library Catalog]] under: | Birth, marriage, death, and coroner’s records and indexes for most Michigan counties are listed in the Locality Search of the [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library Catalog]] under: | ||
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::MICHIGAN , [COUNTY], [TOWN] - VITAL RECORDS | ::MICHIGAN , [COUNTY], [TOWN] - VITAL RECORDS | ||
*''Sourcebook of Michigan census, county histories, and vital records'' <ref>Family History Library book | *''Sourcebook of Michigan census, county histories, and vital records'' <ref>Family History Library book {{FHL|977.4 A3sm}} Family Hisotry Library fiche {{FHL|6101261}}) </ref> | ||
== References | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:Michigan|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Michigan|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||