About MI Family History

MI Family History is an independent Michigan genealogy research site. We explain what each record type covers, how to read it, and where the underlying records live — county by county — rather than reprinting other people’s transcriptions.

This domain relaunched in 2026 under this name after earlier material was taken down at the request of its original authors. What you find here now is original research writing.

For certified copies of vital records, contact MDHHS, the Archives of Michigan, or the clerk in the county where the event occurred. See also our editorial policy and research help.