Michigan, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Michigan, Church Records, 1819-1991
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Michigan, 
United States
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Location of Michigan
Record Description
Record Type Births and Christenings Index
Collection years 1819-1991
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Michigan State University


Why Should I Look at This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection has many records which are indexed, however there are some that are not. To help you find those there are links to the Family History Library Catalog where you can find these extra images.

What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains church records from various denominations in Michigan for the years 1819 to 1991. The record content and time period varies by denomination and locality. Additional records may be viewed by clicking the Family History link and then clicking on the camera.

The churches represented include:

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What Can these Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

Church records may include:

  • The names of individuals
  • Dates of birth, christening, marriage, and death
  • Names of witnesses to events
  • The officiator
  • Names of parents or other relatives

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Births 1868 Kalamazoo County

  • 1925-38 Baptisms Wayne County

  • Marriages 1887 Jackson County

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the individual
  • The approximate date and or location of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches


How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Search for county and state vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
  • Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
  • Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name.
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Michigan.

Citing this Collection[edit | edit source]

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