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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Michigan,
United States
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Location of Michigan
Record Description
Record Type Obituaries
Collection years 1820-2006
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
Archive
Grand Rapids Public Library, Michigan


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

The collection consists of an index to an obituary collection for the years 1820 to 2006. It is organized by the county or newspaper name and then alphabetically. Extracted information as well as newspaper clippings are represented. The originals are housed in several libraries and repositories throughout Michigan. Some collections contain obituaries from other states and nearby regions.

Please note the Van Buren County card files contain no surnames that begin with the letter G.

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

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

The following information may be found in these records:

  • The name of the deceased
  • Age
  • The birth date and place
  • The death date and place
  • The names of parents, spouse or other relatives
  • The name of cemetery
  • The name of newspaper, date and place of publication

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1954 Obituary Card

    1954 Obituary Card

  • 1974 Obituary Card

    1974 Obituary Card

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

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the individual
  • The date of the event or the name of a spouse or parent

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

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select Locality/Newspaper/Collection
  2. Select Name or Name Range to view the images
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

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

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

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
  • Use the information found in the record to locate the death record
  • Use the age or estimated birth date to find other vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage
  • Use the information found in the record to find the family 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

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

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

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found.Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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Image Citation:
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