Waterford, Michigan

Resources

As memebers of the Waterford Township Historical Society we are dedicated to collecting, protecting, and preserving the history of Waterford.

Waterford Township Library Genealogy & History

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Oakland History Center

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Go on the “Research and Learn” tab to find their extensive list of resources and links.

Oakland History Center Maps & Map Resources

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Oakland County Historical Society online map collection. We recommend you watch this short video “Using Historic Maps” by Carol Bacak-Egbo.

Aerial photographs, Picturing Oakland County Through Time

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Michigan Biographical Index, Oakland County Publications

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Links to these four important volumes-look for the purple “online” button next to the name of publication. Bio. Pub. Co. Biographical Record. 1903.

Clarke Historical Library (Central Michigan University) Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal

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Family History Research at the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan

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Archives of Michigan-Michiganology website

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Under “Research” tab Has Michigan death certificates 1897-1952 (updates each year) & Michigan State Census 1827-1894

Library of Michigan-with a free library card you can access online resources

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Kit House Hunters website

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A list of Kit homes in Waterford, including The Hatchery House in Fish Hatchery Park