Fill in your name along with the date and place of your birth. Next complete the same information for your parents. Ask them to provide the date and place of their marriage. By doing this you have already recorded the history of two generations. When you are unable to find the answers you are looking for by interviewing family members and searching family records, it is time to visit your local library.
Most public libraries have a collection of family history materials.
The Internet is also a great place to look for information. Contact the Library of Michigan for assistance. Librarians staffing the reference desks are there to help researchers like you find information. The following titles and web pages may help you get started. Allen, Desmond Walls.