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Skeletons in Michigan's Closets Name Index

Skeletons in Michigan's Closets

We all have them.  The trick is finding out about them and presenting them in a way that won't offend other family members. 

You can navigate these records by searching for surnames or page through the records below. 

Make sure you check the links at the bottom of the page for other sites on this subject of family research.

 

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PRISONERS IN MICHIGAN STATE PRISONS FROM 1847-1885 WITH LIFE SENTENCES
Total Records:  144
Surname Given Middle County
ALLEN  Jas.  H.  St, Joseph 
ANDERSON  Wm.  Henry  Wayne 
BAKER  William    Huron 
BARKER  Daniel  J.  Calhoun 
BARNHART  George    Branch 
BATES  Goodwin    Lapeer 
BEMIS  Ellen  C.  Ionia 
BENAN  Patrick    Marquette 
BILLINGTON  Harvey    Wayne 
BISHOP  George    U.S. E. D. Court 
BIVINS  David  R.  Lenawee 
BLACKMAN  Henry    Oakland 
BRITENBACH  Christian    Wayne 
BRITTON  Charles  W.  Hillsdale 
BROOKS  Mary    Eaton 
BROWN  Wm.    Ionia 
BURKHART  Lyman    Washtenaw 
CANAVAN  Jas.  D.  Muskegon 
CARGIN  Freman    Saginaw 
CARGIN  Julia    Saginaw 
CLARK  Isaac    Wayne 
CLEMENT  Jas.  R.  Allegan 
CLEVELAND  Henry  B.  Washtenaw 
CONTOI  Louis    Houghton 
COOPER  John  alias  Wayne 
COSTELLO  Michael    R. C. Detroit 
CROMWELL  Jas.  E.  Monroe 
DAGGET  James    Mecosta 
DAVIS  George    Saginaw 
DAVIS  C.  F.  R. C. Detroit 

 

Michigan State Archives 

The Michigan State archives holds many records that can be accessed by the public on prisoners in the State Corrections facilities.  Search through their circulars to see what is available.

International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists  

The International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists (IBSSG) is an Association of Genealogists who have found "blacksheep ancestors" in their direct family lines, or under the "One Degree Rule" of the Society.  Search hints, tips and mail list.

Library of Michigan - Search Engine  

Search the holdings of Michigan's newspapers on microfilm, plus other sources of information in Michigan participating libraries.

Cyndi's List Links to Prisons, Prisoners and Outlaws
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