Genealogy

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Genealogy database with census, birth, marriage, death records and more.

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Capital Area District Library's Local History Online digital collections. Contains photographs, vintage postcards, school yearbooks, documents, and more.

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This is a collection of newspapers held by the Ingham County Genealogical Society (ICGS), consisting primarily of the Ingham County News (1860-1969 with some gaps). The collection also includes single issues or just a few issues for the following titles: The Dansville Herald (1888); Ingham County Democrat (1917); Ingham Democrat (1846); and Orion Weekly Review (1905).

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High-resolution digitized full page access to the Lansing State Journal from 1911-Present, with a small delay for the most recent issues. Select "Full Text" to see full page images. Resource also includes digitized full page access to some historical newspapers from Battle Creek and Port Huron. Once accessing the resource, select "Publications" at the top to view all publications and coverage periods available. 

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Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers. Over 2 billion family trees.


Request a Lansing-Area Obituary

To request an obituary for the greater Lansing area, please read and complete this form, and mail it to Capital Area District Libraries with your payment. Staff will conduct a search and contact you with any results.


Other Resources

Cyndi’s List

A categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.

Ellis Island On-line

Access to immigration records from Ellis Island New York.

Family Search

Access to the genealogical resources gathered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Learn How to Get Started Using FamilySearch

Library of Michigan Genealogy Resources

Information about the Library of Michigan's extensive genealogy resources.

Michigan County Histories and Atlases

Searchable county histories and atlases published before 1923.

Rootsweb

A free genealogy community to help people research their family history.

Sanborn Map Collection

A searchable digital archive of pre 1900 Sanborn Fire Insurance maps brought to you by the Library of Congress.

USGenWeb

Genealogy websites in every county and every state of the United States.

Additional Genealogy Resources

These additional resources are recommended by CADL staff.

Events for History Buffs

Reminisce - Growing Food on a Budget (Adults)

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm Aurelius Our group meets monthly for reminiscing, fellowship and refreshments. New members are always welcome! Today, learn about growing food on a budget. Join Garden Project for a free workshop covering gardening basics on any budget. Gain insights into soil fertility, garden site prep, seed selection, and more. Walk away with free seeds, educational guides, and the knowledge to start your own thriving garden. Don't miss out on this fun and informative event! Read More

*Tip Toe through the Tulips - 95 years of Tulip Time (Adults)

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a history of the Holland Tulip Time Festival with Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of the Tulip Time Festival. She is responsible for planning and executing this internationally recognized festival celebrating tulips, Dutch Heritage, and Holland today. The festival has been recognized as one of the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association for over 30 years & named the Best Flower Festival by USA Today. Over a half million visitors attend the festival each year which results in an economic impact of $48 million to the West Michigan area. 

Registrants will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card to VanAtta's Greenhouse and Flower Shop. Winners will be drawn immediately following the program and you must be present to win. *Registration is required to attend the event; click "Register" below. Participants will receive a Zoom meeting invite.
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*Family History Series - Using Oral History in Genealogy (Adults)

Saturday Mar 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
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Oral History is perhaps the oldest family history resource but is also one of the most overlooked. Dr. Jeff Charnley, Michigan State University Associate Professor Emeritus, will detail what oral history is, the basic steps to conducting an oral history interview, and how you can use it in your genealogical research. This is a virtual event and registration is required; call 517-367-6350 or click "register" below. Registrants will be emailed a link to our meeting a few days before.  Read More

Learn the Chinese Yo-Yo (All Ages)

Sunday Mar 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm Okemos Come to the library monthly to learn about the history of the Chinese Yo-Yo and how its traditional use can provide entertainment and help you develop better hand-eye coordination. Read More

*Family History Series - Y-Chromosome Insights & Strategies (Adults)

Saturday Mar 30, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
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Learn from Genealogy expert Richard Hill how Y-DNA testing of suitable males can trace and confirm paternal lines in your family tree. See how to choose the right test and how to work with your genetic matches. Examples cover STRs, SNPs, genetic distance, match thresholds, Tip reports, the Y-DNA tree, haplogroups, group projects, account settings, and more. This is a virtual event and registration is required; call 517-367-6350 or click "register" below. Registrants will be emailed a link to our meeting a few days before.  Read More
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