Michigan Genealogy Research proves itself another great addition to the Genealogy At-a-Glance series. Like each guide in the series, this four page quick sheet was written by an expert on the topic. In this guide, Carol McGinnis, provides an historical background to Michigan area settlers and the records documenting their lives in the region.
In just a few sentences, Carol provides all the basic information you need to begin researching Michigan’s vital records resources. With colorful section headers, clearly labeled facts and tips, and bold links, this guide make finding key resources possible with just “a glance.”
Each sections (listed below under ‘Contents’) contains key information, predominately historical, about the specific type of records available, followed by references. For example, under Newspapers and Obituaries it reads:
Newspaper publishing dates back to 1809, but it wasn’t until 1835 that the first daily newspaper — Detroit’s Free Press — was started. The Upper Peninsula’s first newspaper was Copper Harbor’s Lake Superior New and Miners’ Journal, started in 1846. By 1860 there were more than 100 newspapers in Michigan…
Another paragraph gives example of articles and reports of genealogical importance to be found in newspapers. This is then followed by a list of key resources for newspaper and obituary archives.
Contents
Quick Facts
Settlement Background
- Ancestry of Michigan’s Settlers
- The Canadian Connection
Record Sources
- Vital Records
- Church Records
- Cemetery Records
- Land Records
- Military Records
Census Returns
Supplementary Sources
- County Histories and Indexes
- Newspapers and Obituaries
Major Repositories
Online Resources
Start or add to your own At-a-Glance collection, order Genealogy At-a-Glance: Michigan Genealogy Research at Family Roots Publishing, Item #GPC3524