Updated 2/1/2025

Records, registers, books, and other documents
in the archives collection of the
Lenawee Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.

The Lenawee Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc., (the Society) maintains an extensive archive of historical information and documents, many of which contain information of genealogical significance and interest. Volunteers have created indexes to many of these historic holdings. The links below open pdf. files of the available indexes.

You may peruse the linked indexes at your leisure. Once you locate the document and page containing the informaton you seek, you can either visit the archives on person to view the original documents or contact the Lenawee Historical & Genealogical Society via email to request a look-up. Be aware that requests for look-ups are handled by volunteers and may incur a modest cost for nonmembers of the Society.

If you choose to view the documents in person, they are located in the Lenawee Historical Museum & Archive, 110 East Church Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221. You are advised to call prior to scheduling your visit to confirm the Archives's hours of operation.

This page is a work in progress and is updated and revised as new information or indexes become available. Be sure to check back from time-to-time to access new information!


Miscellaneous Documents


A Man Called Peter - The Centennial Class of 1957 presents “A Man Called Peter” at the Croswell Theatre, February 27, 1957, AHS Dramatic Journal Vol 11, February 27, 1957
Official program for the play, including a list of cast members and others involved in the production.

Adrian Centennial Celebration 1828-1925, June 28-July 4, 1925, Adrian Chamber of Commerce and Affiliated Organizations
The official program of events for Adrian’s centennial celebration held in 1925.

1955 Annual All County Band Concert in the Ridge Auditorium on the Adrian College Campus, 7 February 1955
Program for the 1955 All-County Band, including the directors and school personnel. The list includes the instrument played by each student and the name of the school.

1956 Annual All County Band Concert in the Ridge Auditorium on the Adrian College Campus, 23 April 1956
Program for the 1956 All-County Band, including the directors and school personnel. The list includes the instrument played by each student and the name of the school.

Art Work of Lenawee and Monroe Counties, Published in twelve parts, 1894
A collection of photos of buildings and structures in Lenawee and Monroe counties.

Early Adrian, Presented by The Adrian Michigan Chapter of the American Association of University Women, Original edition collected, written and published, 1964, First revised edition by Dr. Beverly Allen and Doris Frazier, 1973, Second revision edited and published by Alice Smyth and William Smyth, 1999
A history of the City of Adrian mentioning many of the early settlers and the “movers and shakers” that helped the city grow.

Irish Settlers in Lenawee County, Michigan to 1860: Patterns and Causes by Richard A. Rajner, Fall 1992, From Tipperary to Tecumseh
A history of early Irish settlers in Lenawee County.

Lenawee County, Images of America series, by Brenda Burkett, 2017
A photo essay of places and people in Lenawee County.

Reflections, a pictorial history of Lenawee County, Published by The Daily Telegram, 2007
A pictorial history of the county.

Sand Lake an historical collection, Sand Lake Property Owners Association, 1981
A history of Sand Lake.

High school and college yearbook collection
A list of high school, college, and university yearbooks in the Lenawee Historical Museum collection.

Scrapbook Collection
A list of the scrapbooks housed in the archives at the museum.

Souvenir Presbyterian Sunday School, Bible Class, Palmyra, Michigan, 1897
A list of the students and faculty from the 1897 Presbyterian Sunday School class in Palmyra.

The Little Dog Laughed, a three act comedy, Senior play presented by the Adrian High School senior class of 1956
Official program for the 1956 Adrian High School Senior Play.

The Maple City, Adrian, Michigan, published by Metler, the Fotographer, ca. 2009
A photo essay of Adrian.

The Story of the Village of Cadmus, by Marjorie A. Stout, 1972, Revised. 1994
A history of the village of Cadmus.


Documents Relating to Adrian College


Adrian College, Calendar for 1879-1880
An annual publication of Adrian College.

Adrian College, Calendar for 1882-1883, Times and Expositor Steam Press, 1882
An annual publication of Adrian College.

Adrian College, Calendar for 1886-1887, Times and Expositor Print, Adrian, MI, 1886
An annual publication of Adrian College.

Adrian College, Calendar for 1898-1899, Michigan Messenger Presses, Adrian, MI, 1899
An annual publication of Adrian College.

Adrian College Staff Directory, 1979-1980, Directory of Administrators, Faculty, and Secretaries
An annual publication of Adrian College.

Quinquennial Catalogue of Adrian College, 1859-1894
An catalogue of Adrian College graduates from 1859 to 1894.


Documents Relating to Public Schools in Lenawee County


Blissfield Township School Ledger 1905–1909
A record of students attending Blissfield Township school from 1905 to 1909.

West Blissfield High School, Commencement Exercises, Class of 1894, 21 June 1894
The commencement program for West Blissfield High School class of 1894.

Junior Class West Blissfield High School, Class Day Exercises, 13 June 1895
A program for the West Blissfield High School Junior Class Day Exercises held at the Presbyterian Church in Blissfield.

First Recital of Pupils of Miss Cecelia L Parker, West Adrian St., Blissfield, 22 December 1894
Program for the recital of students of Miss Cecelia L. Parker in 1894.

Recital by Pupils of Miss Cecelia L Parker, West Adrian St., Blissfield, 2 November 1895
Program for the recital of students of Miss Cecelia L. Parker in 1894.

Recital by Pupils of Miss Cecelia L Parker, West Adrian St., Blissfield, 21 August 1896
Program for the recital of students of Miss Cecelia L. Parker in 1894.

Recital by Pupils of Miss Cecelia L Parker, West Adrian St., Blissfield, 12 April 1897
Program for the recital of students of Miss Cecelia L. Parker in 1894.

Lenawee Normal Class, Commencement Exercises, 1909
Commencement program for the Lenawee Normal Class of 1909.

Madison Township Student Ledger 1866 to 1874
A record of students attending Madison Township school from 1866 to 1874.

Madison Twp School 1865 to 1870
A record of students attending Madison Township school from 1865 to 1870.

Medina Township School Records 1854-1887
A record of students attending Medina Township school from 1854 to 1887.

Prairie School 1879 to 1890, Madison Township, Lenawee, MI
A record of students attending Prairie School in Madison Township from 1879 to 1890.

Prairie School, 1891 - 1895, Madison Township, Lenawee, MI
A record of students attending Prairie School in Madison Township from 1891 to 1895.

Prairie School, 1896 - 1901, Madison Township, Lenawee, MI
A record of students attending Prairie School in Madison Township from 1896 to 1901.

Raisin Township School District Number One 1873 - 1880
A record of students attending School District No. 1 in Raisin Township from 1873 to 1880.

Raisin Township School Student Ledger 1905 - 1910
A record of students in Raisin Township from 1905 to 1910.

Raisin Township School Student Ledger 1910 - 1917
A record of students in Raisin Township from 1910 to 1917.

Rome Township Student Ledger, 1886 - 1891
A record of students in Rome Township from 1886 to 1891.

Rome Township, Student Ledger, 1890 - 1894, Lenawee County, Michigan
A record of students in Rome Township from 1890 to 1894.


Records from the Office of the Lenawee County Sheriff


Lenawee County Sheriff Office Incident Record, Mar 1936 - Oct 1937
Includes jail records for 1936 and 1937.

Lenawee County ambulance records 1 Jan 1974 to 14 Sept 1974
Official log book of ambulance calls made by the Sheriff’s Office between 1 January and 14 September 1974.

Lenawee County MI Ambulance records 13 Sep 1974 to 10 May 1975
Official log book of ambulance calls made by the Sheriff’s Office between 13 September 1974 and 10 May 1975.

Lenawee County MI Ambulance records 10 May 1975 to 30 Jun 1977
Official log book of ambulance calls made by the Sheriff’s Office between 10 May 1975 and 30 June 1977.

Lenawee County, Mi Ambulance records 1 July 1977 to 13 January 1978
Official log book of ambulance calls made by the Sheriff’s Office between 1 July 1977 and 13 January 1978.