This Library of Michigan publication has gone online, offering full search
capabilities to the index of the Michigan portion of the 1870 federal census.
Search by last name and modify your search by first name, county, or township.
An invaluable tool for researchers with Michigan ancestors.
Though not complete, this index covers many Macomb County Cemeteries. It is
compiled from a variety of transcription projects. See the listing of included
and excluded cemeteries for an idea of scope.
Over 80,000 Michigan death certificates have been abstracted and
mounted on this website. This index covers from 1867 through 1874 with
a portion of 1875.
When you get to the site, click on the Newspaper Index link on the left, then enter
the surname or name for a listing of results. Choose appropriate entries and click on
the details button to get the full indexing information.
This U.S. Census Bureau publication gives information about the decennial
censuses, such as what questions were asked and the history of each census.
Requires Acrobat Reader.
Search for your ancestors in this database from the Family History Library
in Salt Lake City. This is a beta test site, so it may be unavailable from time
to time.
A reference source for people with slave ancestors. These records have been difficult
for most African Americans to trace in researching their genealogy. This site offers help
with this challenging research.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management now has a database of land patents
available on the web. Search by name of purchaser or legal land description.
There is no cost for basic information, but fees may be involved for copies
of documents or the image viewer to see an image of the document. The database
includes more than two million records from 1820 to 1908, but is not
comprehensive.
Full-text of over 1600 books and ten journals from the 19th
century is available here. Search by name to find historical references
to persons, then view the text from the book or journal.
