Genealogy Resources
Genealogy Presentation – Warren Civic Center Library – October 2017
Library Databases
Ancestry Library Edition
A comprehensive source for genealogical and local history research that includes the U.S. Federal Censuses from 1790-1940, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, passenger lists, and much more.
MyHeritage – Library Edition 
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries.
Blogs
(Please note that some of these blogs are produced by companies who will introduce products and offer memberships, some of which are not free)
Cemeteries
Macomb County Cemetery Master Index
A searchable database and “guide to the cemetery transcription work which has been done by Macomb County’s genealogy organizations.
U.S. Census
Note: All Warren Libraries have access to the Federal Census from 1790-1940 through Ancestry.com Library Edition, located above under Library Databases.
Census Resources for Genealogists
Online source for Census information, including federal, state and international.
Directories
Fold 3
Commercial website (7-day free trial available)
The Fold3.com collections focus primarily on military documents and records, including those related to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War 1, and World War 2. They are have collections regarding U.S. Presidents, naturalization documents, and much more.
One-Step Web Pages by Stephen Morse
Links to search genealogy records in “one-step”
RootsWeb
One of the genealogical pioneers of the Internet, with extensive holdings and links.
USGenWeb Project
Directory of links to state and county genealogy resources.
Family History Centers (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Family Search
A searchable database including the International Genealogical Index, Ancestral File, and more!
Michigan Family History Centers
Use this site to find a Family History Center near you. (Note that the Roseville Family History Center is permanently closed).
Forms
Family Tree Magazine
Download free charts and forms to keep your genealogical research organized.
Genealogy Charts and Forms from Ancestry.com
Immigration
Ellis Island
Search passenger manifests of more than 22 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island from 1892-1924.
Local Genealogical Societies
Detroit Society for Genealogical Research
Warren Historical and Genealogical Society
International Resources
- Canada
- Finland
- Germany
- Great Britain and Ireland
- Italy
- Poland
- Ukraine
- World
Libraries
Allen County (IN) Public Library Genealogy Center
This public library contains a renowned collection of more than 220,000 printed volumes and 251,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. Search their free database or their library catalog.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library
Detroit Public Library – Burton Historical Collection
The Burton Historical Collection is one of the most important genealogical and local history collections in the country. Holdings include books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, photographs, family histories, church records, military records, obituaries, and land records.
The Library of Congress
Search the catalogs and collections of the largest library in the world.
Archives of Michigan
Searchable databases from the Archives of Michigan
Mount Clemens Public Library – Genealogy Collection and Services
Macomb County Resources
Macomb County Cemetery Master Index
Macomb County Obituary Index
Magazines/Newsletters
Michigan
Michigan GenWeb Project
Search for the county your family lived in for local records and information
Michigan Family History Network
Researcher-submitted resources include family group sheets and birth, marriage and death, and military records.
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. As part of the Michigan History Center, Michiganology’s mission is to foster curiosity, enjoyment, and inspiration rooted in Michigan’s stories. Among the many valuable resources, there is an online Michigan Death Records 1897-1952 with the digitized image of the death certificate for records older that 75 years.
Military
World War 1 Service Records for Macomb County
World War I Draft Registration Index for Macomb County
National Archives (U.S.)
National Archives Resources for Genealogists
A gateway to the vast array of records owned by the National Archives
Obituaries
Utica-South Macomb Progress and Tri-City Progress Obituary Index 1954 – 1958 (click link for PDF)
These newspapers became part of the Macomb Daily.
Organizations
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death)
Michigan Death Records, 1867 – 1897
Vital Records Information – United States
(updated 1-12-2021)
