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Hartland History & Genealogy

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Local and Family History Research

Visit the Local History Collection on the first floor to browse a variety of Hartland-related materials, including issues of Community Life dating back to 1933, area obituaries, vertical files containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and other ephemera, and much more! Please see our finding aids for more collection details or consult our resource guides to get started on your genealogical or local history research.

Online Genealogy and Hartland History Resources

Ancestry Plus

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Search your family past with Ancestry Plus at the Library only with your library card and delve deeper into your family tree.

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Crouse Papers, Letters, and Autograph Collections

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Crouse materials housed at University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library.
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eBook (Full EBSCO Collection)

eBook (Full EBSCO Collection)
200,000 plus titles.
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Michigan Electronic Library

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Michigan's online electronic library provides full text articles and ebooks to Michigan residents.

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Michigan History Magazine

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A popular history magazine geared toward professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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MIGenWeb - Livingston County, MI

MIGenWeb - Livingston County, MI
Livingston County genealogy records and resources.
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MyHeritage Library Edition

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Family history/genealogy resource including more than 6 billion historical ​records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions.
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U.S. Vital Record Info

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Database of United States birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital records.

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Local History Societies

Brighton Area Historical Society

Green Oak Township Historical Society

Hartland Area Historical Society

Highland Township Historical Society

Howell Area Historical Society

Livingston County Genealogical Society

Tyrone Historical Society

Need Help?

Looking for genealogy answers that you just can't find? Let us help! We can suggest research strategies and sources, and do basic searches on your behalf. Keep in mind, however, that we cannot undertake extensive research or compile your family tree for you. The results will be emailed to you, or you may request an appointment to go over the results.

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