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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Michigan,
United States
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Locator map of Michigan
Location of Michigan
Record Description
Record Type Grave registrations
Collection years Various years
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
Archive
Archives of Michigan


What is in This Collection?

Burial records for Civil War veterans compiled by the Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission Committee on Civil War Grave Registration. Microfilm of the original records are located in the Michigan State Archives in Lansing, Michigan.


Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Birth date
  • Death date and place
  • Date of enlistment
  • Regiment name
  • Cemetery name

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • Grave Registration 1887

    Grave Registration 1887

Inventory

For additional records in this collections see the author Michigan. Civil War Centennial Observance Commission. Committee on Civil War Graves Registration in the FamilySearch Catalog.

Film DGS Surname Range
1955405 DGS 8473350 A-Barnes
1955406 DGS 8623689 Barnett-Booser
1955407 DGS 8623690 Boot-Burtt
1955408 DGS 8623691 Burwell-Clock
1955409 DGS 8623692 Clone-Czizek
1955410 DGS 8623693 D-Dupaul
1955411 DGS 8623694 Dupee-Fortner
1955412 DGS 8623695 Forton-Greek
1955413 DGS 8623696 Green-Hayner
1955414 DGS 8623697 Haynes-Hudnutt
1955492 DGS 8623698 Hudson-Kessler
1955493 DGS 8200238 Ketcham-Lookwood
1955494 DGS 8623699 Loomis-McNew
1955495 DGS 8623700 McNickle-Nels
1955583 DGS 8623701 Nelson-Peeler
1955584 DGS 8623702 Peer-Renel
1955585 DGS 8623703 Renick-Scheneck
1955586 DGS 8623704 Scheppers-Smith, True
1955587 DGS 8623705 Smith, True (cont.)-Teabo
1955588 DGS 8623706 Teachout-Vesper
1955589 DGS 8623707 Best-Wilborn
1955590 DGS 8623708 Wilbur-Zwol

How Do I Search the Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of your ancestor
  • Approximate death date
  • Place of burial

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Record entries for other people with the same surname to identify possible relationships

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Michigan.

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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