Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc.
Washtenaw County Data Files
Data files and databases of interest to Washtenaw County researchers will be listed here as they
become available. This will include lists, indexes, obituaries, queries, and other materials.
Michigan Death Records are available online from the Michigan Department of Community Health.
County
A reference list of obituaries and life events published in various Washtenaw County newspapers, collected by GSWC member Bobbie Snow as part of her volunteer efforts for Genealogy Helplist Michigan. News items can also be submitted by website visitors. This is an incomplete list which is periodically updated. [Submit a news item]
Washtenaw County Online Queries
Online queries submitted by website visitors. [Submit a query]
Washtenaw County Queries from Family History Capers
Some queries are available from selected past issues of GSWC's quarterly journal, Family History Capers, indexed by surname. [Submit a query]
Washtenaw County War Memorials: Name Index
An index of veterans and others mentioned on Washtenaw County war memorials. This long page takes time to load. The list is incomplete and will be periodically updated. Additions and suggestions welcome!
The full text of the inscription is included even if the memorial bore no names. Inscriptions included to date are:
- Ann Arbor War Memorials, Forest Hills Cemetery, Ann Arbor (no names)
- Dexter War Memorials, Town Square, Dexter (no names)
- Milan War Memorial, Wilson Park, Milan
- Manchester War Memorial, Wurster Park, Manchester
- Saline War Memorials, Oakwood Cemetery, Saline (no names)
- Sharon Township Civil War Memorial, Sharon Town Hall Cemetery
- Washtenaw County Courthouse Memorial, Washtenaw County Courthouse, Ann Arbor
- Washtenaw County Vietnam War Memorial, Ypsilanti Township Hall, Ypsilanti
vol. 2, no. 15, (Detroit: Headlight Engraving Company, 1896; reprint Ann Arbor: Washtenaw County Historical Society, 2003). This periodical, a publication of the Michigan Central Railroad, was "devoted to the interests of railroads and railroad centers." This issue covers the city of Ann Arbor, its government, courts, buildings, schools, churches, university, banks, utilities, industries, and fine residences. Reprints can be purchased from the Washtenaw County Historical Society.
Index to Early Ann Arbor and Its People
by Virginia Ryan, Betty Springfield, Coleman Jewett, and Leonard Hoag (Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Instrument Works, 1974). This overview of Ann Arbor history was written for grade-school children and highlights the various groups of people who settled here.
Index to Old Ann Arbor Town, First Edition
by Hazel Proctor (Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Federal Savings, 1974). A photograph album of Ann Arbor history.
Index to Old Ann Arbor Town, Second Edition
by Hazel Proctor (Ann Arbor: Great Lakes Federal Savings, 1981). A photograph album of Ann Arbor history.
Comparison of 1st and 2nd editions of Old Ann Arbor Town
by Hazel Proctor (1st edition, Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Federal Savings, 1974, 207 pgs.; 2nd edition, Ann Arbor: Great Lakes Federal Savings, 1981, 224 pgs.) A combined index of both editions with side-by-side page numbers for matching entries.
Index to Old West Side, Ann Arbor, Michigan
by Richard G. Wilson, Edward J. Vaughn, Mrs. George E. Downing, (Ann Arbor: The Old West Side Association, 1971). This booklet, created by the Old West Side Association, explores the neighborhood's total environment. It includes some history, several maps, photographs by Eck Stanger, Edward J. Vaughn, and Patrick Mullaly, and many architectural drawings of residences in this area by Milton Kemnitz.
by Hazel Proctor (Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Federal Savings, 1973). A photograph album of Dexter history.
by Hazel Proctor (Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor Federal Savings, 1974). A photograph album of Manchester history. Available from the Washtenaw County Historical Society.
Manchester Calendars: Table of Contents for 1984-2004
A reverse chronological list of locations featured in the annual calendar published by the Manchester Historical Society
Manchester Calendars: Name Index
An every name index to people listed in the annual calendar, 1984-2002, published by the Manchester Historical Society
Chronology of Manchester History, 1701-1995, from Manchester Area Historical Society Calendars
A timeline of Manchester history based on facts presented in the annual calendar, 1984-2004, published by the Manchester Historical Society
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