Michigan Department of Community Health
Division of Vital records and Health Statistics

Genealogical Death Indexing System

"The Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics has provided Internet access to information from archived death records through the Genealogical Death Indexing System (GENDIS). This system allows the user to search for records using key pieces of information such as the decedent's name, father's last name, and year of death."

Sanilac County Courthouse

60 W Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, Michigan 48471
Phone: 810-648-3212 Fax: 810-648-2900

Genealogy Researchers Welcome - Tuesday thru Friday - 8 am to 4:30 pm

Birth, Death & Marriage Records: 1867 to present
Divorce: 1898 to present
Naturalization: 1850 to 1964
Civil records: 1831 to present
Criminal Records: 1882 to present

• Call ahead for an appointment to reserve the room. Space allows for two to four genealogists at one time.
• NO CHILDREN under the age of 12 are allowed.
• Driver's License required for identification purposes.
• Copy of death certificate required in order to obtain a birth certificate
• Staff will research birth records if over 110 years old

Sanilac County Register of Deeds - located at the Courthouse … (810) 648-2313

Michigan Vital Records

Vital Records from the Family History Library

Birth Records

 1867-1934      Index to Births, Vol. 1      FHL Film # 0979456
 1934-1975      Index to Births, Vol. 2      FHL Film # 0979457
 1867-1883      Birth Records, Vol. A-C      FHL Film # 0979464
 1883-1902      Birth Records, Vol. D-E      FHL Film # 0979465
 1904-1909      Birth Records, Vol. F        FHL Film # 0978667
 1903-1917      Birth Records, Vol. G        FHL Film # 0978668
 1937-1962      Delayed Birth Registrations  FHL Film # 0978672

Death Records

 1867-1930      Index to Deaths, Vol. 1    FHL Film # 0979461
 1930-1975      Index to Deaths, Vol. 2    FHL Film # 0979462
 1867-1916      Death Records, Vol. 1-3    FHL Film # 0979463

Marriage Records

 1849-1887      Records, Including Index    FHL Film # 0014828
                     Records, Including Index
 1849-1869      (microfilm of private       FHL Film # 0927442
                      collection)                 Item 5
 1849-1952      Index to Marriages, A-Ke    FHL Film # 0979458
 1849-1952      Index to Marriages, Ke-Z    FHL Film # 0979459
 1953-1975      Index to Marriages          FHL Film # 0979460
 1849-1887      Marriage Records, Vol. 1-3  FHL Film # 0978669
 1887-1906      Marriage Records, Vol. 4    FHL Film # 0978670
 1907-1931      Marriage Records, Vol. 5    FHL Film # 0978671

Social Security Death Index

You may apply to the Social Security Administration for a full copy of the SS-5, Application for Social Security card, for any deceased individuals listed in the Social Security Death Index. 

     Social Security Administration 
     Attn: Freedom of Information Officer 
     4-H-8 Annex Building 
     6401 Security Blvd. 
     Baltimore, MD 21235

The Social Security Death Index may be searched for free at Ancestry--The Genealogy Research HomeTown  *Note* The Social Security Death Index lists only the names of people who have applied (or their dependants) to receive SS benefits. 

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