Walking in Your Military Ancestors’ Shoes at Fort Mackinac, Michigan
Check out our pictures and history of Fort Mackinac, a 230-year-old military fort on an island at the top of Michigan. We also have tips for researching soldiers who were stationed here.
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Now What: Understanding the Michigan Population Increase Premium
The population of Michigan experienced huge increases in the 1800's. Expert David A. Fryxell helps us understand why so many people moved to the Great Lake State.
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From the Ashes: A Historical Map of Detroit Premium
Motor City has always been a comeback story. This historical map of Detroit shows how the young city rebuilt after a horrible fire in 1805.
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Michigan: Auto Nation Premium
Michigan is well known for being the home to Henry Ford and the first automobiles. We're discussing a brief history of Ford and the Model T, and the landmarks you can still visit.
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State Research Guide: Michigan Premium
Researching your Michigan ancestors? Make a splash in your Great Lake State research with these resources and important facts.
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Michigan Fast Facts and Key Resources Premium
Ready to learn more about your ancestors from the Water Wonderland state? Rely on these essential Web sites, books and archives to trace your Michigan roots.
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City Guide: Detroit Premium
Today, we know it as Motor City and Motown, but Detroit was around long before Henry Ford and Diana Ross made waves. For more than 300 years, this inland city and major port has attracted immigrants from all over the world. Follow our guide to the historical high notes and top records -- genealogical, not musical -- for discovering your Detroit roots.
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Got Ancestors From Oakland County, Michigan?
The clerk’s office in Oakland County, Mich., has added an online genealogy search with an index of marriage and death records back to 1941. Older records will be gradually added. Home to the city of Pontiac, Oakland County is just north of Detroit and considered part of the Detroit metro...
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Michigan Records Details and Resources Premium
Where to find Michigan census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.
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Michigan History and Research Overview Premium
Learn about Michigan's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.
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