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Family History Research at the Library of Michigan

The Library of Michigan is home to a great diversity of local history materials, including: city and county histories, newspaper clippings, vital records, cemetery transcripts, and plat maps that can be accessed during the Library's business hours. A librarian on staff would be happy to find the materials right for you.*

Our County Guides provide a list of selected resources from our collections covering each Michigan county.

The Library of Michigan is also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Affiliate libraries have privileges to limited-access FamilySearch databases. This material may be accessed on-site at the Library of Michigan.

Contact the Archives of Michigan for information about their collections and services.

*For extensive research requests, please consider connecting with a professional researcher:

Family History Resources

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ANSWER Catalog
Saginaw County History Books
County Guides
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Michigan Genealogy Research Network
Microfilm newspapers
Library of Michigan Newspapers
Database Computer
Online Resources for Library Cardholders
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Programs For The Public
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Video Tutorials
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Michigan Vital Records Research at the Library of Michigan

Additional Family History Links

Updated: 7/6/2023