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Local History Room

Local History Room hours, contact information, and resources.

Local History Room

Local History Open Hours:
Monday 1:00-5:00 & 6:00-8:00
Wednesday 9:30-1:00 & 1:30-5:00
Thursday 9:30-1:00 & 1:30-5:00
Phone: (231) 928-0253


Databases available in the Local History Room:

  • Ancestry Plus (Using library computers located near Reference Desk)
  • Local obituary index
  • Local marriage index

Web Resources:

Ancestry Plus  (In Library use only)

Cyndi's List - A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online. A great place to start!

FamilySearch - FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. Sponsored by the LDS Church.

Free Genealogy Search Advice - Get free genealogy search advice that builds on what you already know about your ancestry.

Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center - formerly the Newaygo County Historical Society

Seeking Michigan - the online platform of the Michigan Historical Center, including the Michigan Archives.

Social Security Death Index - Contains over 89 million records and is updated weekly. The file is created from internal SSA records of deceased persons possessing social security numbers and whose deaths were reported to the SSA