Genealogy Help |
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| Starting Research Tips | From USGenWeb |
| Kent County Message Board | |
| Library of Michigan | Lots of free help and databases. Some are only available to Michigan residents with a free library card. |
| Michiganology Archives of Michigan | Includes death certificates, Civil War records, and more. |
| FamilySearch | Requires a free account to access records and family trees |
Local Resources |
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| County Clerk | Births (from 1867), Deaths (from 1867), Marriages (from 1849), Divorces |
| County Courts | Probate records (from 1898); Circuit Court (from 1854) |
| County Register of Deeds | Land records from 1860 |
| Historical Societies and Museums | |
| Libraries | List of public libraries in Kent County |
| LDS Family History Center | 2780 Leonard Street NE |
| Towns and Townships | Directory of all towns and townships |
| Old Queries | Submitted to this site 1996-1998 |
Other Resources |
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| Michigan Resources | |
| Adoptions | |
| Downward Bound | Great Lakes shipping database |
| Ethnic Groups | Dutch, Native Americans, African-Americans |
| Native Americans | Native American documents and databases |
| Old Kent County MIGenWeb Site | |
Volunteers |
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| Volunteer FAQs | |
| List of Past and Present Volunteers | |
If you have questions or problems with this site, email me.
