Indexes of Michigan Civil War soldiers are available at most major Michigan libraries. Church Records Church records often contain birth, death, marriage, and funeral information of their membership. Cemetery Records Actual records of church, city or township sextons. The Library of Michigan published the Michigan Cemetery Atlas and the Michigan Cemetery Source Book . Burial and Transport Permits Found in village, city, and township halls or county health departments.
Information varies from death date to personal comments.
Court Records Civil, criminal, and divorce records begin from formation of the county and may be located in circuit court or superior court where the event occurred. I Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20536. Secondary Sources Secondary Sources are any sources in print that do not come from a contemporary or government record. These records may not be acceptable as proof. Include a photocopy of the page showing the publisher, date of publication, and the actual pages showing names, dates, and events.