Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917
Images of county birth records from 53 of the 83 county courthouses in Michigan. The time period varies by county.
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Michigan, County Births
Source: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Michigan,_County_Births_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records
What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images of county birth records from 53 of the 83 county courthouses in Michigan. Some of the records are "delayed births" which were recorded years after the actual birth. The time period varies by county, but generally covers the years 1867 to 1917.
Clerks of each County Court recorded births that were reported by parents, doctors and midwives beginning in 1867. This information was then sent to the secretary of the state. From 1867 to 1879, about 15% to 20% of the births were recorded; from 1880-1902, coverage increased to about 60% to 70%. The state required counties to begin recording births to document the occurrence of a birth and to track public health issues.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
To Browse This Collection
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of the child
- Gender
- Names of the parents
- Birth date
- Birthplace
- Race
Collection Content
Sample Image
1890 Birth Record
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
Multiple county courts, Michigan
"Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917." Database with images. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 7 July 2026. Various county courts, Michigan.
