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Other Genealogy Societies
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Dearborn Genealogical Society |
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The Dearborn Genealogical Society serves the City of Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan and the surrounding area. |
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Federation of Genealogical Societies |
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FGS was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. |
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Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society |
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As the first genealogical society in the State of Michigan dedicated to the research and preservation of our African-American history, we take pride in our heritage and our contributions to the world and especially this country. We share this knowledge with enthusiasm, so that we may take our rightful place in history. |
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French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan |
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The Society is dedicated to preserving Michigan's French-Canadian Heritage. Check their web site for meeting schedules and other announcements. |
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Grosse Pointe Historical Society |
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The Grosse Pointe Historical Society was organized in 1945 to promote the preservation of our local heritage and to share that knowledge with the community. The Society's logo represents the 18th century French windmill which stood on Windmill Pointe.
The Society works to make the history of our exceptional community vital, relevant, and accessible. Through our programs, facilities, and events, we bring history to life and protect historic artifacts so that we all can experience the past first hand. |
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Jewish Genealogical Society of MI |
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Founded in 1985 by Betty Provizer Starkman, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a leader in education, research, information exchange forums and resources for Jewish genealogy. Most of our events are hosted at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. |
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Macomb County Genealogy Group |
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For over 30 years, the Macomb County Genealogy Group (MCGG) has been an organization for genealogists in Macomb County, Michigan, and the metro-Detroit area to learn about their chosen hobby, share their experiences, help each other and give back to the genealogical community. |
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Michigan Genealogical Council |
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The Michigan Genealogical Council was organized on April 6, 1972 in Lansing, Michigan by representatives from ten Michigan genealogical societies and representatives from the Library of Michigan.
They set as their objectives; to locate, preserve, publish and deposit in suitable repositories, records of value to genealogists and to initiate activities which encourage and assist those who are involved in genealogical research.
Membership in MGC is open to any genealogical or family history society, amateur or professional with a primary interest in genealogy.
The first MGC sponsored Workshop was hosted by Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society on 16 September 1973. Subsequent Workshops were held annually for many years, hosted by member societies around the state. The variety of locations provided an opportunity for more society members to attend these educational Workshops and to create interest from the general public.
Delegate meetings are in Lansing, Michigan, in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Please check the Community Calendar for the exact date, time and location.
The MGC Newsletter is published four times per year. |
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Oakland County Genealogical Society |
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The Oakland County Genealogical Society was founded in 1977 and is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Donations, gifts and legacies are deductible.
The Society shall promote and encourage an interest in genealogy and related fields among its members and the general public.
The objectives of the Society shall be to locate, publish, and safeguard public and private genealogical records and to encourage and instruct in the science of genealogical research and compilation through workshops, sharing, and other educational means. |
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Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County |
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The Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County (GSWC for short) was founded in 1974 and incorporated as a non-profit organization on 25 August 1977. The GSWC became a member of the newly organized Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) in May, 1974. The MGC seeks to coordinate and encourage activities in the field of family history throughout the State of Michigan. The GSWC is also a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
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Western Michigan Genealogy Society |
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The Western Michigan Genealogical Society was founded in 1954 with the purpose of preserving and making available for genealogical research the records of our ancestors; encouraging and assisting members in genealogical research; promoting the exchange of knowledge and encouraging the deposit of genealogical records in established libraries and archives. |
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Western Wayne County Genealogical Society |
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Western Wayne County Genealogical Society was founded in the winter of 1976. The purpose of the Society shall be to form a group of people interested in the exchange of information in one's genealogy, biography, and history. We will encourage and assist other interested persons in researching, compiling, and preserving, one's records of this nature.
The WWCGS General Membership Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the third Monday of the month, from September through May, except February. A presentation relating to genealogy & history follows the business meeting. Subjects of Genealogical Interest will meet at 6:30pm prior to the General Membership Meeting. General Membership Meetings are open to the public and are free of charge. All are welcome to attend and share their interest in genealogy and history. Open to all ages and levels of genealogical experience.
WWCGS covers the following cities in Wayne County, Michigan: Livonia, Northville, Redford, Westland, Canton Township, Wayne, Romulus, Garden City, Plymouth, Huron Township, Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township.
Contact Info
Western Wayne County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 530063, Livonia, Michigan 48153-0063
Check their web site for meeting schedule and other information. |
Free Sites
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Ancestry Wiki |
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The Ancestry.com Wiki is made up of four kinds of fantastic content:
1. The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy
2. Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
3. Other great Ancestry.com content
4. Content added by you (look for source information -- add many grains
of salt to posted items)
We know that each genealogist is an expert in his or her own field and we invite you share your expertise. If that means correcting some outdated information from one of our printed sources, that’s great. If it means writing a brand new article about a topic we haven’t covered yet, even better. |
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Bentley Historical Collection |
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The Bentley Historical Library was established in 1935 by the University of Michigan Regents to carry out two functions: to serve as the official archives of the University and to document the history of the state of Michigan and the activities of its people, organizations and voluntary associations. Episcopal Church Records are archived at the Bentley. |
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Birth, Marriage, Death Records - England & Wales |
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FreeBMD is an ongoing project, the aim of which is to transcribe the Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales, and to provide free Internet access to the transcribed records. It is a part of the FreeUKGEN family, which also includes FreeCEN (Census data) and FreeREG (Parish Registers). |
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Bureau of Land Management |
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The Bureau of Land Management(BLM), General Land Office (GLO) Records Automation web site. We provide live access to Federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, including image access to more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. We also have images related to survey plats and field notes, dating back to 1810. Due to organization of documents in the GLO collection, this site does not currently contain every Federal title record issued for the Public Land States. |
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System |
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The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System is a computerized database containing very basic facts about servicemen who served on both sides during the Civil War. The initial focus of the CWSS is the Names Index Project, a project to enter names and other basic information from 6.3 million soldier records in the National Archives. The facts about the soldiers were entered from records that are indexed to many millions of other documents about Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration. |
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Cyndi's List |
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One of the original and still one of the best on-line collections of various web sites where information is available to researchers. Cyndi is constantly updating and adding to the site. There are pages of Michigan sites available. |
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Family Search |
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Family Search has a number of databases -- many of original documents that have been scanned and indexed. By county and within the US, by State. |
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Find A Grave |
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Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add 'virtual flowers' and a note to a loved one's grave, etc. See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world. |
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Free Stuff and Samples - Genealogy |
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Genealogical research has absolutely exploded in popularity among the general public over the last few years. This isn’t a huge surprise since tracing your own lineage back through history is often an exciting and rewarding experience. The process easy in today’s world since there is so much information available online. Modern technology makes it possible to conduct research that would have once required extensive travel and expense. However, there are so many genealogy websites that it can be a little overwhelming just figuring out where to start. The sites on this list are great, informative resources that are free to use (though some are only free for a limited period, and are listed accordingly). Thanks to the Dumelle Family for this link. |
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Google Books |
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Search the latest index of the world's books. Find millions of great books you can preview or read for free. Many old family history books are on line -- possibly your ancestor makes an appearance in one or more.
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Library & Archives Canada (Genealogy & Family History) |
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To facilitate the discovery of our roots and family histories as a basic part of our Canadian heritage. To encourage the use of genealogy and the resources available in libraries and archives as tools for life-long learning. |
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Library of Congress |
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Full access to one of the world's largest libraries. The American Memory Collection and Chronicling America Collections are invaluable. |
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linkpendium |
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Linkpendium is being developed by Karen Isaacson and Brian (Wolf) Leverich, founders of the extremely popular RootsWeb genealogical community site. Genealogical Links by Localities (USA, UK, Ireland). Surname Links Worldwide. |
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Mocavo - Genealogical Search Engine |
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Why Use Mocavo?
Dick Eastman -- eogn.com
"...all my future genealogy searches will start on Mocavo.com.
Randy Seaver -- geneamusings.com
"Mocavo promises to be a genealogist's dream - a search engine focused on free online genealogy resources.
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National Archives |
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Learn how you can use the resources at the National Archives to explore your family's ancestry: Start Your Genealogy Research; Research Tips; Genealogy Research Using Military Records. Explore genealogy resources related to specific topics: Census Records; Immigration; Land Records. Tools for Genealogists: Online Research Tools; Free Tools in our Research Rooms; Related Sites; ARC Guide for Genealogists. |
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Newspaper Abstracts |
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Newspaper Abstracts your resource for family history research using newspapers. Our site continues to grow with over 1,100 new pages added each month and currently contains 87459 pages of abstracts and extracts from historical newspapers. These articles range in size from a single entry to an entire newspaper issue, all provided by site visitors like you and made available to everyone free of charge. |
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One Step Web Pages by Stephen P Morse |
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From Ellis Island through various ports and back to the point of embarkation. Track your ancestors back to the old country and then track them in the US. |
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Over 200 Ontario Newspapers - Index |
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Over 200 Ontario (just south of Detroit) newspapers have been indexed and are on-line at OurOntario.ca. Dates include the 1840s to current issues. Coverage among the communities varies, but can include: News Article indexing; Births, Marriages, and Deaths (BMD) indexing and clippings; Full Page / Issue Access. |
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Rootsweb |
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Rootsweb is a collection of transcriptions, surname entries, message boards, personal web sites, links to other web sites, and mailing lists that can be joined. |
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Searchable Death Indexes & Records |
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This website is a directory of links to websites with online death indexes, listed by state and county. Included are death records, death certificate indexes, death notices & registers, obituaries, probate indexes, and cemetery & burial records. You can also find information here about searching the Social Security Death Index online. |
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UK and Ireland Genealogy |
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GENUKI provides a virtual reference library of genealogical information of particular relevance to the UK and Ireland. It is a non-commercial service, maintained by a charitable trust and a group of volunteers. |
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The USGENWEB Project |
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The USGenWeb Project! We are a group of volunteers working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone.
Organization is by county and state, and this website provides you with links to all the state genealogy websites which, in turn, provide gateways to the counties. The USGenWeb Project also sponsors important Special Projects at the national level and this website provides an entry point to all of those pages, as well.
Clicking on a State Link (on the left) will take you to the State's website. Clicking on the tabs above will take you to additional information and links. You can also use the drop down menu in the upper left hand corner which will also take you to the State's website of your choice |
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World Cat |
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WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. WorldCat libraries are dedicated to providing access to their resources on the Web, where most people start their search for information. |
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WorldGenWeb Project |
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You will want to begin your search by exploring the Regional and Country Websites that make up the WorldGenWeb Project. Each website contains important resource and reference information that will help you trace your family history. All of our country websites maintain a system for submitting surname queries. Many also have country or county specific email lists that are FREE and open to anyone interested in the region. |
Subscription Sites
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Ancestry |
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Ancestry.com has a number of databases and documents that are available for search and print. Membership costs $$$. Some databases are available for free (new ones usually are available for a week after their introduction. |
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Archives |
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Fold3 (formerly Footnote) |
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Michigan Sites
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The Burton Historical Collection |
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All materials in the Burton Collection are reference and cannot leave the reading room. Material is accessed through a number of card catalogs. Only items that have been added to the collection since 1987 are in the library's iBistro electronic catalog. Photocopying is subject to approval; many items are fragile, oversized or subject to other restrictions and cannot be placed on a copier. Use of patron's digital camera may be permitted for items not approved for photocopying. Inquiries may be made by phone, mail (including e-mail), and in person. A list of researchers is provided to those needing extensive research.
The Burton Historical Collection is both a repository of records of the past and a workshop of historical activity in the present. Its emphasis is on the history of Detroit and Michigan from the time of settlement in the 17th century to the present. The background history encompasses the Great Lakes area, New England, and New France. One will find local and county histories for both the United States and Canada. Noted for its source material, the Collection contains books, pamphlets, bound newspapers, atlases, maps, pictures, photographs, personal papers, archives, business records, and ephemeral items such newspaper clippings, broadsides, and scrapbooks. |
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Early Detroit Images from the Burton Historical Collection |
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The Library of Michigan Digitization for Preservation and Access Grant was awarded to the Detroit Public Library in 2005. The grant allowed for the creation of a digital database of 19th century and pre-1922 photographs of Detroit. The formats include glass negatives, lantern slides, cased images, albumen prints and stereograph cards from the Detroit Public Library's Burton Historical Collection. These images illustrate the social and cultural history of Detroit as well as document the historical events that have occurred in the city. |
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Manuscripts in the Burton Historical Collection |
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In addition to Sprenger's Guide to the Manuscript Collection in the Burton Historical Collection Detroit Public Library and the traditional card catalog at the library, there is an online catalog. Some of the catalog entries have links to finding aids, most do not. To search this catalog of 3,400 entries, do the following: Select Search/Home; Select Power Search; Enter your search terms; From the Item Category 1 drop down, select Burton Historical Collection SNAP Grant Catalog; Click Search |
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Images from the Burton Historical Collection Online |
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The Burton Historical Collection has over 250,000 images which were cataloged in a traditional card catalog arranged by subject and, thereunder, by name of subject. There is also an online, searchable, digital database of 13,000 (pre-1922) images available. |
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Detroit Michigan 1837 Directory |
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The original city directory for Detroit for 1837, indexed for quick search. This book was in fairly rough condition as the pages were covered in mold. The scans of these pages are about as clear as the originals. |
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The 1928 Detroit City Directory |
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The 1928 Detroit City Directory is available on-line. |
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Detroit Historical Society |
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Established in 1921, the Detroit Historical Society’s mission is to educate and inspire our community and visitors by preserving and portraying our region’s shared history through dynamic exhibits and experiences. The Society is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Detroit Historical Museum, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and a Collection of more than 200,000 artifacts.
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History Detroit 1701-2001 |
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Detroit, Michigan is an amazing, misjudged city with a wonderfully rich history. History Detroit is my attempt to share this history with anyone with a modem and an interest.
History Detroit is a HUGE undertaking - and will remain a work in progress for a long time. Accompanying the site, is a comprehensive (well, it will be comprehensive) database of Detroit history. |
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JewishGen ShtetLinks |
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The Shtetl of Detroit" is in the process of developing. Because of different internet browsers and different computer monitors, sometimes the complete HEADER FRAME with the navigation tabs may be covered by the "information frame" -- if so, please follow the directions at the very top of the screen .
UNDER THE "RESEARCH TAB" is the 1920-1921 Detroit Street
Re-Numbering Guide that everyone is free to use as they
wish.........this is "The Rosetta Stone" that lists every street in
alphabetical order, then lists both the OLD and NEW NUMBER for all
houses, buildings, structures, etc. -- this document will give
researchers the definitive information whether the house number they
have "found" is either from prior to 1921 or after 1920..... i have
found it to be an invaluable tool in my research and am happy to be
able to share it with anyone who needs it.......
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Michigan Biographical Index |
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This is a cumulative full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts. To access the index, click on the first letter of their surname at the top of the page, and browse down to the surname you are researching.
This is a cumulative full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts. To access the index, click on the first letter of their surname at the top of the page, and browse down to the surname you are researching.
This web site is by our own, James N. Jackson who indexes many of our publications. |
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Detroit HS Yearbook Project |
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COLLECTION, concentrating mainly on High School Yearbooks in Detroit
and metro-Detroit, currently has over 112,000 names of graduating
seniors - as an example, type in MANSON in the last name input box and
then click on the "Search" button. |
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Michigan County Histories and County Atlases |
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The Michigan County Histories and Atlases Digitization Project is comprised of 428 digitized titles (many composed of multiple volumes) published before 1923. Keyword search and page by page viewing is available at The Library of the University of Michigan |
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Seeking Michigan |
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Search for photographs, maps, spoken histories, and documents. You can narrow your search by checking the check boxes next to each type of media.
The Early Documents Collection chronicles Michigan's road to statehood including the original Constitution passed in 1835 to the Senate Bill admitting Michigan as the 26th State of the Union.
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Michigan Genweb |
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Michigan Genealogy on the Web -- Part of The USGenWeb Project |
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Woodmere Cemetery |
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9400 West Fort Street
Detroit, Michigan 48209 |
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Metro Detroit Catholic Cemeteries Database |
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A database of burial records of six metro-Detroit Catholic cemeteries is now on-line. Cemeteries include Mt. Elliot, Mt. Olivet. Resurection, All Saints, Guardian Angel, and The Preserve which are all part of the Mt. Elliot Cemetery Association. The burials cover the years 1810 - 2011. Not all burials are listed and dates of death are missing on some burials. |
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Michigan Cemetery Source Database |
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The Michigan Cemetery Source Database began as a printed biography of cemetery readings available in the Library of Michigan. As publishing an update became impossibly expensive, the bibliography was converted into an on-line database which is free to all. Viewers will find a list of cemetery listings (burial lists) available as well as links to cemetery lists which are on-line. Searches can be made by county, township, location, and cemetery name. This does NOT include a name index. |
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Newspaper Obituaries |
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Published Obituaries (Death Notices) in Michigan Newspapers |
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Library of Michigan - Michigan Genealogical Council |
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The Library of Michigan is still open for business and remains one of the best genealogy resources in the midwest.
The current Library of Michigan hours are Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The library is closed on weekends and State holidays.
The Library of Michigan has wireless internet available on site. If you would like to access the Library's collection of subscription databases, library PCs are available for patron use on the second floor. |
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Acorns to Oaks Index |
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The Oakland County Genealogical Society has made the index to the first thirty years of the quarterly, Acorns to Oaks, available on-line. Index to The First 30 Years of Acorns to Oaks. |
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1890 Census Substitute Project - Oakland County |
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The Oakland County Genealogical Society (OCGS) has indexed the 1884, 1890, and 1894 tax assessment rolls for Orion, Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Volunteers created an index of the names in the records, and the index is available on the Society's website as part of the 1890 Census Substitute Project. |
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Detroit Yes |
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A blog about all things about Detroit -- a number of genealogists exchange information and leads in the various forums which form. |
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Detroit Memories |
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YOU KNOW YOU'RE FROM DETROIT IF... |
War of 1812 Research
Over the pond (Atlantic)
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Memento Mori |
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Searchable online indices containing names, ages, dates of death and places of burial in many locations in Central Scotland. (Women are listed by both maiden and married surnames). |
Genealogy Software
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Ancestral Quest Basics |
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A free genealogy software program which is a lot like PAF if it had been updated with more features. Contains all essential features for working with a family tree. |
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Family Tree Builder |
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Free! |
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Family Tree Maker |
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For 20 years, Family Tree Maker has been the #1-selling genealogy software helping people just like you discover and preserve their family’s heritage. Beginners enjoy the easy navigation and tree-building tools; more experienced users appreciate the program’s robust features and wide variety of charts and reports.
Build your family tree by entering what you already know. The dynamic interface helps you navigate your tree with ease. You can view multiple generations at one time, navigate to any individual in your tree with the click of a mouse, and quickly add or edit life events.
Discover new family members without leaving your computer. Search the billions of records on Ancestry.com—the world’s largest online family history resource—directly from Family Tree Maker. Quickly merge information you find into your family tree.
Bring your family history to life with photographs, video and audio clips, and historical records. You can also access interactive street and satellite maps to view the important locations in your ancestors’ lives.
Share your tree with others by creating a variety of beautiful family tree charts, timelines, research reports, and even family history books. |
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Legacy Family Tree |
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• Map Your Ancestors Around the World - Using Microsoft® Virtual Earth™, Legacy will automatically pinpoint and plot important locations in ancestors’ lives from within Legacy. See 3‐D, satellite and bird’s eye images of where your ancestors lived. Now it is easy to track your ancestor’s migration.
• Create Beautiful Wall Charts - Create stunning graphical charts - ancestor, descendant, fan, hourglass, bow tie, and even DNA charts. See and share your ancestors’ pictures in ways that the whole family can enjoy. Use our chart printing service to print large charts on bond, presentation, glossy or matte canvas finishes.
• Cite Your Sources With New Templates - The new Legacy SourceWriter™ will help you prepare properly formatted sources regardless of your expertise. Simply fill in the fields and Legacy creates the footnotes, endnotes, and bibliography for you, following industry standards. Sourcing has never been so easy!
• Interview Center - Legacy has the perfect questions to interview your family. Choose from hundreds of carefully pre-written interview questions and memory triggers to help you capture their memories before it is too late, or write your own questions to be included.
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Personal Ancestry Writer II |
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Free, native Mac software program. Performs the basics and does not require the use of Parallels, Fusion, or VirtualBox to run. |
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RootsMagic |
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RootsMagic 4 has been completely rewritten to be easier and more powerful than ever. Compare our features with any other genealogy software, or better yet, download our free version and take it for a spin. While every part of RootsMagic 4 is new, we have highlighted those features that are "especially" new and have linked them to our blog where we described them in more detail. If you don’t feel like clicking on all those links, there is, of course, the PDF book compiled by one of our faithful users which has all of those articles in one convenient place.
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Wikipedia Comparison of Software |
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Generic Article with links to graphic comparison charts of PC based and Web based genealogy software available. |
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