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Conducting Your Genealogy Research

This Web page has tips to help you get started with your genealogy research, information about using the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection at the Library of Michigan, collection guides for the Library and the Archives of Michigan, and charts and forms useful to researchers.

Genealogy research at the Library of Michigan

Getting Started with Family History Research
A step-by-step resource for gathering information.

Sources for Genealogy Research
Descriptions of materials and sources of interest to family history researchers

Using the Library of Michigan

Virtual Tour of the Genealogy Collection

Getting Around the Library
Floor maps and more.

Plan a Visit to the Michigan Library and Historical Center
Hours, directions and more for the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Abrams Collection
Information about genealogy research at the Library of Michigan.

Questions and Answers about the Library of Michigan
Information about the Library, its use and more.

Genealogy Mailing List
To receive information and updates on the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection, please complete this form.

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Collection Guides

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.

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.

Beginning Genealogy Books
How-to books and other guides for getting started with family history research.

Michigan Vital Records Research PDF icon

Guide to vital records holdings at the Library of Michigan.

Selected Genealogy and Michigan Books
Titles of interest to genealogists, historical researchers and librarians.

Key Titles in the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection
Helpful resources that cover a variety of genealogy topics.

Using ANSWER Library Catalog
Tips for searching the catalog of the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan.

Forms and Charts

Soundex Coding Guide PDF icon

Family Group Chart PDF icon

Pedigree Chart PDF icon

U.S. Census 1850/1860 and Slave Schedule PDF icon

U.S. Census 1870 PDF icon

U.S. Census 1880 PDF icon

U.S. Census 1900 PDF icon

U.S. Census 1910 PDF icon

U.S. Census 1920 PDF icon

U.S. Census 1930 PDF icon


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