This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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     GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF MICHIGAN
                      5 March 1989
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Michigan.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely  copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Historical Society of Michigan
     2117 Washtenaw Avenue
     Ann Arbor, MI 48104
       Dues:
 
     French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan
     c/o Library of Michigan
     P.O. Box 30007
     Lansing, MI 48909
       Dues:  $10.00 per year (US); $11.00 per year (Canada)
 
     Palatines to America, Michigan Chapter
     c/o G. Donovan Dean
     216 Stadium Drive
     Middleville, MI 49333
       Dues:
 
     Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan
     c/o Stanley Finkelstein
     29600 Rutherford N.
     Southfield, MI 48076
       Dues:
 
     Jewish Historical Society of Michigan
     24680 Rensselaer
     Oak Park, MI 48237
       Dues:
 
     Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
     c/o Burton Historical Collection
     5201 Woodward Avenue
     Detroit, MI 48202
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Alger County
 
     Alger County Historical Society
     203 East Onota Street
     Minising, MI 49862
       Dues:
 
Allegan County
 
     Holland Genealogical Society
     300 S. River Ave.
     Holland, MI 49423
       Dues:
 
     Wayland Area Tree Tracers Genealogical Society
     129 Cedar Street
     Wayland, MI 49348
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Alpena County
 
     Northeast Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Jesse Besser Museum
     491 Johnson Street
     Alpena, MI 49707
       Dues:
 
Antrim County
 
     A.C.E. Genealogical Society
     Boyne City Public Library
     201 East Main
     Boyne City, MI 49712
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Bellaire Area Historical Society
     Bellaire, MI 49615
       Dues:
 
     Elk Rapids Area Historical Society
     509 River Street
     Elk Rapids, MI 49629
       Dues:
 
Arenac County
 
     Arenac County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 272
     Au Gres, MI 48703
       Dues:
 
Baraga County
 
     Baraga County Historical Society
     L'Anse, MI 49946
       Dues:
 
Barry County
 
     Barry County Historical Society
     2545 South Charlton Park Road
     Hastings, MI 49058
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Bay County
 
     Bay County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 27
     Essexville, MI 48732
       Dues:
 
     Bay County Historical Society
     Museum of the Great Lakes
     1700 Center Avenue
     Bay City, MI 48706
       Dues:
 
Benzie County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/0 Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, Mi 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Benzie Area Historical Soceity
     Beulah, MI 49617
       Dues:
 
Berrien County
 
     Four Flags Area Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 414
     Niles, MI 49120
       Dues:  $6.00 per year
 
     North Berrien Historical Society
     P.O. Box 417
     Coloma, MI 49038
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Genealogical Association of Southwestern Michigan
     Box 573
     St. Joseph, MI 49085
       Dues:
 
Branch County
 
     Branch County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 443
     Coldwater, MI 49036
       Dues:
 
     Branch County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 107
     Coldwater, MI 49036
       Dues:
 
     Union City Historical Society
     407 Broadway
     Union City, MI 49094
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Calhoun County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Albion Historical Society
     509 South Superior Street
     Albion, MI 49224
       Dues:
 
     Marshall Historical Society
     P.O. Box 68
     Marshall, MI 49068
       Dues:
 
     Homer Historical Society
     505 Grandview
     Homer, MI 49245
       Dues:
 
Cass County
 
     Four Flags Area Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 414
     Niles, MI 49120
       Dues:  $6.00 per year
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Cass County Historical Commission
     P.O. Box 98
     Vandalia, MI 49095
       Dues:
 
Charleviox County
 
     A.C.E. Genealogical Society
     Boyne City Public Library
     201 East Main
     Boyne City, MI 49712
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00
 
     Charlevoix Historical Society
     P.O. Box 525
     Charlevoix, MI 49720
       Dues:
 
Cheboygan County
 
     Cheboygan County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 51
     Cheboygan, MI 49721
       Dues:
 
     Historical Society of Cheboygan County, Inc.
     Huron & Court Streets
     P.O. Box 500
     Cheboygan, MI 49721
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Clare County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Clinton County
 
     Clinton County: The Genealogists of the Historical Society
     P.O. Box 23
     St. Johns, MI 48879
       Dues:
 
     Clinton County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 174
     St. Johns, MI 48879
       Dues:
 
     Elsie Historical Society
     151 West Main Street
     Elsie, MI 48831
       Dues:
 
Crawford County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Delta County
 
     Delta County Genealogical Society
     c/o Marguerite Larson
     314 North 20th Street
     Escanaba, MI 49828
       Dues:
 
Dickinson County
 
     Dickinson County Genealogical Society
     401 Iron Mountain Street
     Iron Mountain, MI 49801
       Dues:
 
Eaton County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Eaton County Historical Society
     404 South Sheldon
     Charlotte, MI 48813
       Dues:
 
     Bellevue Area Historical Society
     212 North Main
     Bellevue, MI 49021
       Dues:
 
     Grand Ledge Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 203
     Grand Ledge, MI 48837
       Dues:
 
     Kalamo Township Historical Society
     8889 Spore Highway
     Vermontville, MI 49096
       Dues:
 
Emmett County
 
     A.C.E. Genealogical Society
     Boyne City Public Library
     201 East Main
     Boyne City, MI 49712
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Little Traverse Regional Historical Society, Inc.
     101 Dock Street
     P.O. Box 162
     Petoskey, MI 49770
       Dues:
 
Genesee County
 
     Genessee County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 453
     Flint, MI 48501
       Dues:
 
     Flint Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1217
     Flint, MI 48501-1217
       Dues:
 
     Flushing Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 87
     Flushing, MI 48433
       Dues:
 
     Linden Mills Historical Society
     P.O. Box 551
     Linden, MI 48451
       Dues:
 
     Montrose Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 577
     Montrose, MI 48457
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
Gogebic County
 
     Gogebic County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 339
     Ironwood, MI 49938
       Dues:
 
     Ironwood Area Historical Society
     226 East McLeod Avenue
     Ironwood, MI 44938
       Dues:
 
Grand Traverse County
 
     Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2015
     Traverse City, MI 49685
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Grand Traverse County Historical Society
     c/o 311 South Maple
     Traverse City, MI 49684
       Dues:
 
     Fife Lake Historical Society
     Merritt Street
     Fife Lake, MI 49633
       Dues:
 
Gratiot County
 
     Gratiot County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 73
     Ithaca, MI 48847
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Hillsdale County
 
     Hillsdale County Historical Society
     101 West Hallett Road
     Hillsdale, MI 49242
       Dues:
 
     Southern Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o 9540 Church Road
     Hillsdale, MI 49242
       Dues:
 
Houghton County
 
     Houghton County Historical Museum Society
     Highway M-26
     Lake Linden, MI 49945
       Dues:
 
Huron County
 
     Huron County Genealogical Society
     c/o Jimmie LaVoie
     629 South Port Crescent
     Bad Axe, MI 48413
       Dues:
 
     Huron County Historical Society
     233 3rd Street
     Harbor Beach, MI 48441
       Dues:
 
Ingham County
 
     Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Library of Michagan
     3800 Glasgow Drive
     Lansing, MI 48909
       Dues:
 
     Historical Society of Greater Lansing
     P.O. Box 515
     Lansing, MI 48903
       Dues:
 
     Mason Historical Society
     City Hall
     Mason, MI 48854
       Dues:
 
     Waterloo Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 37
     Stockbridge, MI 49285
       Dues:
 
Ionia County
 
     Ionia County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 1776
     Ionia, MI 48846
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Lake Odessa Area Historical Society
     Page Building
     839 4th Avenue
     Lake Odessa, MI 48849
       Dues:
 
Iosco County
 
     Huron Shores Genealogical Society
     1909 Bobwhite
     Oscoda, MI 48750
       Dues:
 
     County Historical Society
     405 West Bay
     Tawas City, MI 48763
       Dues:
 
     Au Sable-Oscoda Historical Society
     P.O. Box 173
     Oscoda, MI 48750
       Dues:
 
Iron County
 
     Iron County Historical Museum & Society
     Museum Street
     Caspian, MI 49915
       Dues:
 
Isabella County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Shepherd Area Historical Society
     3426 East Blanchard Road
     Shepherd, MI 48883
       Dues:
 
Jackson County
 
     Jackson County Genealogical Society
     c/o Jackson District Library
     244 W. Michigan Ave.
     Jackson, MI 49201
       Dues:
 
     Albion Historical Society
     509 South Superior Street
     Albion, MI 49224
       Dues:
 
Kalamazoo County
 
     Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 405
     Comstock, MI 49041
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Vicksburg Historical Society
     Rt. 1, Box 22-DD
     Vicksburg, MI 49097
       Dues:
 
Kalkaska County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Kalkaska County Historical Society
     212 South Coral Street
     Kalkaska, MI 49646
       Dues:
 
Kent County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Cascade Historical Society
     2800 Orange Street SE
     Grand Rapids, MI 49506
       Dues:
 
     Grand Rapids Historical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49502
       Dues:
 
     Rockford Area Historical Society
     140 East Bridge
     Rockford, MI 49341
       Dues:
 
Lake County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Lapeer County
 
     Lapeer County Genealogical Society
     c/o City Branch Library
     921 West Nepressing Street
     Lapeer, MI 48446
       Dues:
 
     Lapeer County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 72
     Lapeer, MI 48846
       Dues:
 
Leelanau County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Leelanau Historical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 246
     Leland, MI 49654
       Dues:
 
Lenawee County
 
     Lenawee County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 511
     Adrian, MI 49221
       Dues:
 
     Blissfield Historical Society
     424 Adrian Street
     Blissfield, MI 49228
       Dues:
 
Livingston County
 
     Livingston County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 922
     Brighton, MI 48116
       Dues:
 
     Livingston County Historical Society
     Ann Arbor Railroad Depot
     Walnut Street
     Howell, MI 48843
       Dues:
 
     Green Oak Township Historical Society
     P.O. Box 84
     Brighton, MI 48116
       Dues:
 
     Pinckney Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 606
     Pinckney, MI 48169
       Dues:
 
Mackinac County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00
 
Macomb County
 
     Macomb County Genealogy Group
     Mount Clemens Public Library
     150 Cass Avenue
     Mount Clemens, MI 48043
       Dues:
 
     Macomb County Historical Society
     15 Union Street
     Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
       Dues:
 
     New Baltimore Historical Society
     P.O. Box 387
     New Baltimore, MI 48047
       Dues:
 
     Romeo Historical Society
     P.O. Box 412
     Romeo, MI 48065
       Dues:
 
     St. Clair Shores Genealogical Group
     St. Clair Shores Library
     22500 11 Miles Road
     St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
       Dues:
 
     Sterling Heights Genealogical and Historical Society
     P.O. Box 1154
     Sterling Heights, MI 48311-1154
       Dues:  $8.00 per year (single); $10.00 per year (family)
 
Manistee County
 
     Manistee Genealogical Society
     Manistee Museum
     Manistee, MI 49660
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Marquette County
 
     Marquette County Genealogical Society
     c/o Peter White Public Library
     217 North Front Street
     Marquette, MI 49855
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
     Marquette County Historical Society
     213 North Front Street
     Marquette, MI 49855
       Dues:
 
     Cascade Historical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 41
     Palmer, MI 49871
       Dues:
 
Mason County
 
     Mason County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 352
     Ludington, MI 49431
       Dues:
 
     Mason County Historical Society
     1687 South Lake Shore Drive
     Ludington, MI 49431
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Mecosta County
 
     Mecosta County Historical Society
     129 Ives Avenue
     Big Rapids, MI 49307
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Menominee County
 
     Menominee County Historical Society, Inc.
     902 Second Street
     Menominee, MI 49858
       Dues:
 
Midland County
 
     Midland Genealogical Society
     c/o Grace A. Dow Library
     1710 W. St. Andrews Dr.
     Midland, MI 48640
       Dues:
 
     Midland County Historical Society
     c/o Midland Center for the Arts
     1801 W. St. Andrews Dr.
     Midland, MI 48640
       Dues:
 
     Sanford Historical Society
     P.O. Box 243
     Sanford, MI 48657
       Dues:
 
Missaukee County
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Monroe County
 
     Genealogical Society of Monroe County
     P.O. Box 1428
     Monroe, MI 48161
       Dues:
 
Montcalm County
 
     Flat River Genealogical Society of Greenville
     506 West Grant Street
     Greenville, MI 48838
       Dues:
 
     Flat River Historical Society
     302 South Lafayette Street
     Greenville, MI 48838
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00
 
Muskegon County
 
     Muskegon County Genealogical Society
     c/o Hackley Public Library
     316 West Webster Avenue
     Muskegon, MI 49440
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Newaygo County
 
     Newaygo County Society of History and Genealogy
     P.O. Box 68
     White Cloud, MI 49349
       Dues:  $8.00 per year
 
Oakland County
 
     Oakland County Genealogical Society
     Box 1094
     Birmingham, MI 48012
       Dues:  $10.00 per year (single); $12.00 per year (family)
 
     Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society
     405 Oakland Avenue
     Pontiac, MI 48016
       Dues:
 
     North Oakland Genealogical Society
     Orion Township Public Library
     845 South Lapeer Road
     Lake Orion, MI 48035
     (313) 693-1888
       Dues:  $12.00 per year
 
     Northwest Oakland County Historical Society
     500 Maple Street
     Holly, MI 48442
       Dues:
 
     Pontiac Area Historical and Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 901
     Pontiac, MI 48056
       Dues:
 
     Farmington Genealogical Society
     23500 Liberty
     Farmington, MI 48024
       Dues:
 
     Farmington Historical Society
     22998 Warner
     Farmington, MI 48024
       Dues:
 
     Huron Valley Genealogical Society
     1100 Atlantic
     Milford, MI 48042
       Dues:
 
     Lyon Township Genealogical Society
     c/o Lyon Township Public Library
     27025 Milford Road
     New Hudson, MI 48165
       Dues:
 
     Clawson Historical Society
     P.O. Box 222
     Clawson, MI 48017
       Dues:
 
     Commerce Township Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 264
     Walled Lake, MI 48088
       Dues:
 
     Franklin Historical Society
     P.O. Box 7
     Franklin, MI 48025
       Dues:
 
     Milford Historical Society
     124 East Commerce Street
     Milford, MI 48042
       Dues:
 
     Royal Oak Historical Society, Inc.
     2806 Linwood Avenue
     Royal Oak, MI 48073
       Dues:
 
     South Lyon Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 263
     South Lyon, MI 48178
       Dues:
 
     Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society
     P.O. Box 5024
     Orchard Lake, MI 48033
       Dues:
 
Oceana County
 
     Oceana County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 53
     Hart, MI 49420
       Dues:
 
     Oceana County Historical Society
     114 Dryden
     Hart, MI 49420
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Ogemaw County
 
     Ogemaw Genealogcial and Historical Society
     c/o West Branch Public Library
     West Branch, MI 48661
       Dues:
 
     Rose City Area Historical Society, Inc.
     c/o Ogemaw District Library
     Box 427
     107 West Main
     Rose City, MI 48654
       Dues:
 
Ontonagon County
 
     Ontonagon County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 233
     River Street
     Ontonagon, MI 49953
       Dues:
 
Osceola County
 
     Reed City Area Genealogical Society
     c/o Reed City Public Library
     410 West Upton Avenue
     Reed City, MI 49677
       Dues:  $5.00 per year (single); $6.00 per year (family)
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Oscoda County
 
     Au Sable River Valley Historical Society
     P.O. Box 304
     Mio, MI 48647
       Dues:
 
Ottawa County
 
     Grand Haven Genealogical Society
     c/o Loutit Library
     407 Columbus
     Grand Haven, MI 49417
       Dues:
 
     Zeeland Historical Society
     37 East Main Avenue
     Zeeland, MI 49464
       Dues:
 
     Holland Genealogical Society
     Herrick Public Library
     300 River Avenue
     Holland, MI 49423
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Tri-Cities Historical Society
     1 North Harbor Avenue
     P.O. Box 234
     Grand Haven, MI 49417
       Dues:
 
Roscommon County
 
     Houghton Lake Area Historical Society, Inc.
     1625 West Houghton Lake Drive
     Prudenville, MI 48651
       Dues:
 
Saginaw County
 
     Saginaw Genealogical Society
     c/o Saginaw Public Library
     505 Janes Avenue
     Saginaw, MI 48507
       Dues:
 
     Chesaning Genealogical Society
     c/o Chesaning Public Library
     227 East Broad Street
     Chesaning, MI 48616
       Dues:
 
     Historical Society of Saginaw County
     500 Federal Avenue
     P.O. Box 390
     Saginaw, MI 48607
       Dues:
 
     Historical Society of Bridgeport
     P.O. Box 117
     Bridgeport, MI 48722
       Dues:
 
St. Joseph County
 
     Three Rivers Genealogical Society
     13724 Spence Road
     Three Rivers, MI 49093
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Tri-State Genealogical Society
     Sturgis Public Library
     North Ottawa Street W
     Sturgis, MI 49091
       Dues:
 
     St. Joseph County Historical Society
     c/o Steven Reed
     355 White Pigeon Street
     Constantine, MI 49042
       Dues:
 
Sanilac County
 
     Sanilac County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 156
     Port Sanilac, MI 48469
       Dues:
 
Shiawassee County
 
     Shiawassee County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 145
     Owosso, MI 48867
       Dues:
 
     Shiawassee County Historical Society
     P.O. Box 2
     Durand, MI 48429
       Dues:
 
Tuscola County
 
     Watrousville-Caro Area Historical Society
     102 Joy Street
     Caro, MI 48723
       Dues:
 
Van Buren County
 
     Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society
     c/o Webster Memorial Library
     200 North Phelps Street
     Decatur, MI 49045
       Dues:
 
     Van Buren County Historical Society
     6125 Red Arrow Highway East
     Hartford, MI 49057
       Dyues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Washtenaw County
 
     Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan
     P.O. Box 7155
     Ann Arbor, MI 48107
       Dues:
 
     Washtenaw County History Society
     312 South Division
     Ann Arbor, MI 48104
       Dues:
 
     Ypsilanti Historical Society and Museum
     220 North Huron Street
     Ypsilanti, MI 48197
       Dues:
 
Wayne County
 
     Wayne Historical Society
     1 Town Square
     Wayne, MI 48184
       Dues:
 
     Western Wayne County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 63
     Livonia, MI 48152
       Dues:
 
     Dearborn Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1112
     Dearborn, MI 48121-1112
       Dues:
 
     Detroit Historical Society
     5401 Woodward
     Detroit, MI 48202
       Dues:
 
     Downriver Genealogical Society
     1382 Cleophus
     Box 1776
     Lincoln Park, MI 48146
       Dues:
 
     Flat Rock Historical Society
     P.O. Box 386
     Flat Rock, MI 48134
       Dues:
 
     Grosse Ile Historical Society
     P.O. Box 131
     Grosse Ile, MI 48138
       Dues:
 
     Lincoln Park Historical Society
     P.O. Box 1776
     Lincoln Park, MI 48146
       Dues:
 
     Northville Historical Society
     P.O. Box 71
     Northville, MI 48167
       Dues:
 
     Plymouth Historical Society
     155 South Main Street
     Plymouth, MI 48170
       Dues:
 
     Rockwood Area Historical Society
     P.O. Box 68
     Rockwood, MI 48173
       Dues:
 
     Romulus Historical Society
     11121 Wayne Road
     Romulus, MI 48174
       Dues:
 
Wexford County
 
     Wexford County Historical Society
     315 North Simmons Street
     Cadillac, MI 49601
       Dues:
 
     Cadillac Genealogical Society
     8499 South 27 1/2 Mile Road
     Cadillac, MI 49601
       Dues:
 
     Western Michigan Genealogical Society
     c/o Grand Rapids Public Library
     Library Plaza
     Grand Rapids, MI 49503
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
County Records of Births and Deaths
 
County registration of births and deaths began in 1867 and was generally
complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to
the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of
births for many counties.
 
Detroit records may be obtained from the City of Detroit Health Department
for births ocurring since 1893 and for deaths since 1897.
 
State Records of Births and Deaths
 
The state of Michigan has copies of the counties' vital statistics records.
You can write to:
 
          Office of the State Registrar
          Michigan Department of Health
          P.O. Box 30035
          Lansing, MI 48909
 
Statewide indexes to births from 1867 to 1915 and deaths from 1867 to 1914
are at the Library of Michigan.
 
Marriage and Divorce Records
 
An 1805 law required registration of marriages with the clerk of the local
district court. Most counties kept marriage records from the date the county
was created. You can obtain copies from the county clerk's office.
 
An 1867 law required the counties to send copies of the records to the Office
of the State Registrar (see address above). Licenses were not required until
1887.
 
The earliest records of divorce were recorded in the supreme court. Later
divorce papers are usually kept by the clerk of the circuit, chancery, or
county court.  Many divorce and other vital records have been abstracted and
published in genealogical periodicals.
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          State Archives of Michigan
          717 West Allegan
          Lansing, MI 48918
          (517) 373-1408
 
          Library of Michigan
          717 West Allegan
          Lansing, MI 48918
          (517) 373-1408 (Information)
 
Beautiful, new buildings for these two organizations!
 
The Michigan Genealogical Council acts as a coordinating body for
genealogical societies in Michigan. They can be contacted c/o Michigan Unit,
at the Library of Michigan.
 
          University of Michigan
          Michigan Historical Collections
          Bentley Historical Library
          1150 Beal Avenue
          Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113
 
          Burton Historical Collection/
          Detroit Society for Genealogical Research
          Detroit Public Library
          5201 Woodward Avenue
          Detroit, MI 48202
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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