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Genealogy
Genealogy Research at the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan

Holiday Closure!!!

The Library will be closed Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents' Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21.

Genealogy research at the Michigan Library and Historical CenterThe Michigan Library and Historical Center offers a wide range of family history research materials. Please note, the Library and the Archives of Michigan have different hours. The Library is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; it is closed Saturday and Sunday.
This Web page has information about conducting genealogy research and using the Library and Historical Center, as well as links to online research tools you may use from anywhere with an Internet connection. Please explore the links in the left rail or below, and be sure to contact us with any questions.

Library of Michigan: (517) 373-1300, librarian@michigan.gov
Archives of Michigan: (517) 373-1408, archives@michigan.gov
Bookmark this page:
www.michigan.gov/familyhistory


Genealogy Workshops
Genealogy Presentations Available Online
The Library of Michigan is no longer offering family history workshops but enjoy this archive of PowerPoint presentations and handouts from previous workshops.

Using the Library and Archives
Conducting Your Genealogy Research
Use these collections guides to start your genealogy research and to plan a visit to the Library of Michigan's Abrams Foundation Historical Collection. Download forms and charts for family history research.

Genealogy Questions Answered
Have a question? Ask the Archives of Michigan or contact the Michigan Genealogy Research Network.

Michigan Genealogist Newsletter
Archive of announcements, programs and collection information. This publication has ceased production.

Online Research Tools
ANSWER Library Catalog
Search the holdings of the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan.

Archives of Michigan Circulars
Archives circulars identify the records the Archives of Michigan holds on a given topic. Topics include government documents, diaries and daybooks, and military records.

Genealogy Web Sites
Suggested genealogy resources, arranged by topic.

Library of Michigan Subject Guides
Guides highlighting specific areas of genealogical research at the Library of Michigan, such as regional and international sources, immigration and the Civil War.

Michigan 1870 Census: www.michigan.gov/1870census
The 1870 federal census for Michigan provides a list of the family names in each household in every county and township in Michigan in 1870. View and download images of the census pages.

Michigan Cemetery Sources: www.michigan.gov/cemeteries
Michigan Cemetery Sources represents a compilation of published cemetery transcriptions located at the Library of Michigan. It also identifies the location of more than 3,700 cemeteries in Michigan. It is not intended to include personal names.

Michigan County Clerks Directory
County clerk offices maintain public records of great interest to genealogists. The Archives of Michigan has compiled contact information and genealogy research details for each Michigan county clerk.

Michigan Naturalization Record Indexes
Indexes to the naturalization records for 29 Michigan counties are online in PDF format. Researchers may request copies of naturalization records from the Archives of Michigan.

Michigan Newspapers
A list of Michigan newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Michigan. The list is organized by county, and a date range is given for each newspaper.

Seeking Michigan: www.seekingmichigan.org
Seeking Michigan, www.seekingmichigan.org, has Michigan death records, Civil War service records and much more. Seeking Michigan is a project of the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan.

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