Research Links

This library is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is the second largest genealogical collection in the U.S.

It is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions. In fulfilling this primary mission, it serves as the collective memory of Michigan state government. In addition, after review, the Archives of Michigan also accepts papers from private individuals and organizations. It is located in Lansing, Michigan.

A Special Schedule of the 1890 Federal Census enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War

Civil War – Michiganology.org/civil-war/

Civil War Maps – Library of Congress

Civil War – Order Military Service and Pension Records from the National Archives (NARA)
Reproduction of the complete pension application file (up to 100 pages) based on Federal (not State or Confederate) military service during the Civil War or later. It includes the Pension Documents Packet and all other information of an official or personal nature in the file. If the file exceeds 100 pages, you will receive a form and instructions to order copies of the remaining pages.

Family Search

Farmington Genealogical Society

Find A Grave
(Northville Genealogical Society is in charge of the memorials for Oakwood Cemetery.)

Free Press Obits

Michigan Genealogical Council

Michigan GENWEB – Wayne County

Michigan Vital Records – Fee Based

Northville Historic Records
(Newspaper Archives, Local History Indexes, Genealogy and Local History Resources,
Northville Township Scrapbooks, Northville High School Palladiums)

Michiganology
Michiganology.org began as SeekingMichigan.org 10 years ago when the Archives of Michigan and Library of Michigan partnered to deliver more than 1 million records online. Now, more than 10 million records are available online along with interesting educational materials and countless stories chronicling the everyday lives of Michiganders.