Whether you are near or far you can keep up with the Macomb County Genealogy Group. There is this blog (thank you for reading it), our email mail list, attending our meetings, and don't forget ... our Facebook page.
Did you realize that you can view our MCGG's Facebook page without having a Facebook account yourself? Go ahead and try it out.
See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
MCGG Resource Development Session is tomorrow Friday, January 23
On Friday, January 23, at 1:00 pm in the auditorium of the Mount Clemens Public Library, we are holding one of our MCGG Resource Development Sessions.
What is a Resource Development Session? It is where those of us who want to contribute back index circuit court and other Macomb County records to create databases to help other researchers. It does not matter if you have Macomb County ancestors or not. It's a nice way to help others; learn what is involved in an indexing projects; and if you do have Macomb County ancestors ... who knows you might just find one.
So for those of you who are in the Mount Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
What is a Resource Development Session? It is where those of us who want to contribute back index circuit court and other Macomb County records to create databases to help other researchers. It does not matter if you have Macomb County ancestors or not. It's a nice way to help others; learn what is involved in an indexing projects; and if you do have Macomb County ancestors ... who knows you might just find one.
So for those of you who are in the Mount Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Last Friday's Meeting in Review: Using Macomb County Government Records
Today's post, written by MCGG Member Robert McGarry, reviews what attendees of last Friday's MCGG meeting learned about Macomb County Government Records from our guest speakers.
The presentation
started with Craig Jones, Chief Deputy Registrar of Deeds.
The
Deeds office is located in the Clemens Center behind Buffalo Wild Wings, and
will remain in that location for about a year and a half. The long term plan is to consolidate the
Clerk's and Deed's offices together in the Talmer Bank Building, and build a
secure record storage location where the Deed's office is currently located.
To
access Deed Records, use the Superindex.
It contains an index and images for all Macomb County deed records going back to the beginning. Approximately 7.4 million
Records are indexed and accessible on this system. Superindex is powered by Google so searches on the site utilize the familiar Google search engine. (Note: only this specific Superindex will search these records; a general Google search will not find these records.)
Fees
for actual copies at this time are $6.00 for the first record, and $1.00 for
each additional record ordered in that session. The site uses Google Wallet for payment but
PayPal should be available shortly.
Site
is: deeds.macombgov.org
The presentation
continued on with Brian Brdak, Supervisor of Records, talking about available
records from the Clerk's office.
Birth
records are closed for 100 years after the birth. During that time only the person named on the
record, or their parents, named on the record can access it. In the event the person is deceased, a
relative can access the record with the person’s death certificate, and other
records proving their relationship. If
the death certificate is on file with the Macomb County Clerk, and can be
accessed by records, you don't need to provide a certified copy. Records including record books that are
over 100 years old are available for public inspection.
Death
records are available back to 1867. They
are imaged and indexed from about 1958 forward.
One of the problems that the clerk's office runs into when helping residents is that the death
record is filed in the County in which the death occurred not the county of
residence so you need to know where a person died. Older records need to come
out of archives and may no be immediately available. An on-line index is
available at: https://macombvitals.macombcountymi.gov/death.php .
There
were some questions about Burial Transfer Certificates, or Burial Permits, and
who had them. Brian was unaware of
them but he said he would get back to the group on that.
Marriage
licenses are available to the public after they are returned. Macomb County has Marriage Records dating
back to 1819. Early records consist of
registers with the licenses coming to more modern records. Marriage license application affidavits are
closed records and are not available.
Military
records, discharges, form DD214 or equivalent for service personnel who filed
them with the clerk's office are available to the Veteran. If the veteran is
deceased their spouse, or descendants, with proof of the Veteran's death can get a copy. Remember, not every veteran filed their
discharge with the clerk's office.
The
clerk's office has Genealogy Days & Times in which they will allow people
doing research to inspect publicly available records on their own. These times are on the Clerk's office website
at: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/clerksoffice/Genealogy.htm . For access at
other times call the Clerk's office.
A
question came up regarding "Secret Marriages." According to Brian, in Michigan a person
needs to be 18 years or older to apply for a Marriage License. A 16 or 17 year old, can be married with a
parent's consent. Those licenses are
issued by the clerk's office but additional paperwork with the parental
consent being retained by the clerk.
These are treated like any other Marriage License. Individuals younger than 16 can petition
the probate court, and with an order of the probate judge, they are issued a
marriage license by the probate court.
The completed Marriage License is retained by the probate court in a
sealed record.
Brian
left copies of his business card, and a handout, both of which are available in
the Genealogy Room at the MCPL.
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Thank you Bob for writing this review of the meeting. In addition, remember that many Michigan vital records are available online.
FamilySearch - a FREE website of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ (LDS)/Mormons
The LDS have been digitizing the microfilm collections and other records (with permission of the record owners) and placing them on their website, FamilySearch. Find the digitized collections from the homepage by clicking on search, scrolling down to browse by location and then clicking on the region you desire. So after you select United States, either scroll down the list of databases to find Michigan or in the left column scroll down to click Michigan to see just the Michigan databases.
Here you will find:
Michigan, Births, 1867-1902 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Marriages, 1867-1925 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Deaths, 1867-1897 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 (index only, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1935 (index and images)
Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 (index only from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, provided by ancestry.com)
There are also a couple of index only databases (Births & Christenings, Marriages, and Deaths & Burials) that are comprised of former parts of the International Genealogical Index (IGI) or Vital Records Index collections. You would need to check each entry to determine the original source of the information (extract from an original record or submission from a person).
SeekingMichigan - a FREE website of the Archives of Michigan
The Archives of Michigan's SeekingMichigan website is where you will find the Michigan Death Certificates Collection 1897-1920. These records are from the Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Use the Advanced Search and only search one database at a time in order to get filters specialized for the death certificates. There is no Soundex option in this search engine.
According to our speaker from the Archives of Michigan back in November and the latest Michigan Genealogical Council newsletter, hopefully within the next three to six months the Michigan Death Certificates 1921 through 1938 will be added to the SeekingMichigan site. Additional years will be added as the law allows.
Ancestry.com/Ancestry Library Edition - a $ PAY-service via home or library subscription
Ancestry is a commercial website. If you don't have a home subscription, then come into the Mt. Clemens Public Library and you can use the library's subscription. (Or check to see if your local library has a subscription.)
On Ancestry's website, you'll find the following index databases under Michigan:
Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 is an index to the death certificates found at SeekingMichigan. This database index has the Soundex search option and links to take you to the images on SeekingMichigan.
Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996 (index only, original data from the Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
There are a couple other index only databases for vitals records that are based on the index only databases located at FamilySearch. Again, check where the information came from for each entry.
Related to civil vital records are church vital records. Ancestry has a database with index and record images called Early US French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection, 1695-1954). It contains records for a variety of states. For Michigan, there are several Catholic churches, including records earlier than when the State of Michigan began recording vital records.
The LDS have been digitizing the microfilm collections and other records (with permission of the record owners) and placing them on their website, FamilySearch. Find the digitized collections from the homepage by clicking on search, scrolling down to browse by location and then clicking on the region you desire. So after you select United States, either scroll down the list of databases to find Michigan or in the left column scroll down to click Michigan to see just the Michigan databases.
Here you will find:
Michigan, Births, 1867-1902 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Marriages, 1867-1925 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Deaths, 1867-1897 (index and record images, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952 (index only, from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1935 (index and images)
Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996 (index only from Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, provided by ancestry.com)
There are also a couple of index only databases (Births & Christenings, Marriages, and Deaths & Burials) that are comprised of former parts of the International Genealogical Index (IGI) or Vital Records Index collections. You would need to check each entry to determine the original source of the information (extract from an original record or submission from a person).
SeekingMichigan - a FREE website of the Archives of Michigan
The Archives of Michigan's SeekingMichigan website is where you will find the Michigan Death Certificates Collection 1897-1920. These records are from the Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Use the Advanced Search and only search one database at a time in order to get filters specialized for the death certificates. There is no Soundex option in this search engine.
According to our speaker from the Archives of Michigan back in November and the latest Michigan Genealogical Council newsletter, hopefully within the next three to six months the Michigan Death Certificates 1921 through 1938 will be added to the SeekingMichigan site. Additional years will be added as the law allows.
Ancestry.com/Ancestry Library Edition - a $ PAY-service via home or library subscription
Ancestry is a commercial website. If you don't have a home subscription, then come into the Mt. Clemens Public Library and you can use the library's subscription. (Or check to see if your local library has a subscription.)
On Ancestry's website, you'll find the following index databases under Michigan:
Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 is an index to the death certificates found at SeekingMichigan. This database index has the Soundex search option and links to take you to the images on SeekingMichigan.
Michigan, Deaths, 1971-1996 (index only, original data from the Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records)
There are a couple other index only databases for vitals records that are based on the index only databases located at FamilySearch. Again, check where the information came from for each entry.
Related to civil vital records are church vital records. Ancestry has a database with index and record images called Early US French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection, 1695-1954). It contains records for a variety of states. For Michigan, there are several Catholic churches, including records earlier than when the State of Michigan began recording vital records.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
LE
Monday, January 12, 2015
This Wednesday's Let's Talk...Genelaogy topic is Where Do I Go From Here?
This Wednesday, January 14, at 7 p.m. in the Genealogy/Local History Room of the Mount Clemens Public Library is MCGG's Let's Talk...Genealogy meeting. The discussion topic of the night is Where Do I Go From Here?
Bring your research questions, brick walls, or new finds to share with the group. We'll give everyone a turn.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Bring your research questions, brick walls, or new finds to share with the group. We'll give everyone a turn.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Oldest US Time Capsule (from 1795) Opened Yesterday in Boston, MA
Yesterday, January 6, 2015, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston opened the oldest US time capsule. It was sealed in the cornerstone of the Boston State House by Governor Samuel Adams and Paul Revere in 1795. (Yes, that Samuel Adams and Paul Revere from the Revolutionary War and the founding of this country.)
The time capsule was removed from the cornerstone on Dec. 11, 2014. Apparently, this is not the first time it was opened. The capsule was opened in 1855 at which time the contents were cleaned, cataloged and new items were added before returning it to the cornerstone.
You can see the contents of the time capsule at several websites. ABC has a variety of videos showing the unveiling and the contents. CNN has short video of the contents in display boxes. Just do a search engine search for ... 1795 time capsule ... if you want to see more.
The time capsule and the contents will go on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston later this year before its return to the cornerstone.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
The time capsule was removed from the cornerstone on Dec. 11, 2014. Apparently, this is not the first time it was opened. The capsule was opened in 1855 at which time the contents were cleaned, cataloged and new items were added before returning it to the cornerstone.
You can see the contents of the time capsule at several websites. ABC has a variety of videos showing the unveiling and the contents. CNN has short video of the contents in display boxes. Just do a search engine search for ... 1795 time capsule ... if you want to see more.
The time capsule and the contents will go on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston later this year before its return to the cornerstone.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Monday, January 5, 2015
Join Us for this Friday's Meeting: Using Macomb County Government Records
If you are in the Mount Clemens area, PLEASE JOIN US.
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Genealogy Roadshow Season 2 begins Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Mark your calendars for Tuesday nights.
Season Two of the Genealogy Roadshow begins airing on Tuesday, January 13 at 8 p.m. E.S.T. Episodes will air through February 24. The cities featured this season are: New Orleans, LA; St. Louis, MO; and Philadelphia, PA. New Orleans is the feature of the first episode.
You can find out more about the show at its website.
Everyone has different television delivery/provider systems. So listed here are a few for your convenience. If yours is not listed below, use your television provider's schedule system or PBS Detroit's schedule system to find the PBS channel number on your provider system and to learn when the show will be re-aired again. (On PBS Detroit's schedule system you can customize the listing to your service provider by edit or change provider so the schedule generated reflects your television provider's channels and schedule.)
Digital Over-the-Air box:
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 56.1
October 1, 12 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 56.1
October 1, 4 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 4, 8 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 4, 10 a.m. on channel 56.2
Comcast: St Clair Shores (the same channels are used in Macomb Twp.)
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 6, channel 240 HD, channel 1006 HD
October 1, 12 a.m. on channel 287,
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 6, channel 240 HD, channel 1006 HD
October 1, 4 a.m. on channel 287
October 4, 8 a.m. on channel 287
October 4, 10 a.m. on channel 287
Wide Open West: Detroit
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
October 5, 3:30 a.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
If you can not watch the first airing on Tuesdays, remember PBS often re-airs most shows again later in the week so check your PBS schedule for additional air times. If you have cable or satellite, your provider may have a view-on-demand system offering the show. Or set your DVR ... or VCR?
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Season Two of the Genealogy Roadshow begins airing on Tuesday, January 13 at 8 p.m. E.S.T. Episodes will air through February 24. The cities featured this season are: New Orleans, LA; St. Louis, MO; and Philadelphia, PA. New Orleans is the feature of the first episode.
You can find out more about the show at its website.
Everyone has different television delivery/provider systems. So listed here are a few for your convenience. If yours is not listed below, use your television provider's schedule system or PBS Detroit's schedule system to find the PBS channel number on your provider system and to learn when the show will be re-aired again. (On PBS Detroit's schedule system you can customize the listing to your service provider by edit or change provider so the schedule generated reflects your television provider's channels and schedule.)
Digital Over-the-Air box:
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 56.1
October 1, 12 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 56.1
October 1, 4 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 4, 8 a.m. on channel 56.2
October 4, 10 a.m. on channel 56.2
Comcast: St Clair Shores (the same channels are used in Macomb Twp.)
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 6, channel 240 HD, channel 1006 HD
October 1, 12 a.m. on channel 287,
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 6, channel 240 HD, channel 1006 HD
October 1, 4 a.m. on channel 287
October 4, 8 a.m. on channel 287
October 4, 10 a.m. on channel 287
Wide Open West: Detroit
September 30, 9 p.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
October 1, 2:30 a.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
October 5, 3:30 a.m. on channel 3, channel 205 HD
If you can not watch the first airing on Tuesdays, remember PBS often re-airs most shows again later in the week so check your PBS schedule for additional air times. If you have cable or satellite, your provider may have a view-on-demand system offering the show. Or set your DVR ... or VCR?
See you soon at the Mt. Clemens Public Library!
LE
Thursday, January 1, 2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR! ... And Ancestry is having a Sale on AncestryDNA Test Kits
Happy New Year Everyone!
And the first post of the new year is ... Ancestry.com announced a new year's day sale on AncestryDNA tests.
The sale runs from today, New Year's Day, January 1, 2015, through January 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
What's the sale? AncestryDNA tests are now $79 which is 20 percent off the regular price of $99.
As we learned with the last sale, the free DNA shipping code may or may not work. Shipping costs for one DNA kit is a little less than $10 so it is worth entering the coupon code to see if it will work for you. The code is FREESHIPDNA which is supposed to be valid until April 1, 2015. (The code is listed on RetailMeNot but you do not have to go to that website to get the code. It is as you see above, all capital letters with no spaces.)
So if you missed the Black Friday or Holiday Sales, here's your first chance of the year to save on a DNA test.
See you soon at the Mt Clemens Public Library!
LE
And the first post of the new year is ... Ancestry.com announced a new year's day sale on AncestryDNA tests.
The sale runs from today, New Year's Day, January 1, 2015, through January 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
What's the sale? AncestryDNA tests are now $79 which is 20 percent off the regular price of $99.
As we learned with the last sale, the free DNA shipping code may or may not work. Shipping costs for one DNA kit is a little less than $10 so it is worth entering the coupon code to see if it will work for you. The code is FREESHIPDNA which is supposed to be valid until April 1, 2015. (The code is listed on RetailMeNot but you do not have to go to that website to get the code. It is as you see above, all capital letters with no spaces.)
So if you missed the Black Friday or Holiday Sales, here's your first chance of the year to save on a DNA test.
See you soon at the Mt Clemens Public Library!
LE
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