Canton Township

Canton Township

Author: Gerald C. Van Dusen

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738540986

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Canton Township, which took its name from the city in China to distinguish itself from other early American communities, has a rich agricultural heritage, evident in its onetime moniker "Corn Capital of Michigan." The pioneers who traveled to Canton in the first half of the 19th century were a hearty breed of farmers and settlers who cleared land, built roads, and forged a life for their families in the wilderness of the Northwest Territories. No single town center emerged, but two villages--Sheldon Corners and Cherry Hill--sprang up to provide centers of community activity in their churches, post offices, and general stores. Eventually the appearance of the automobile and the expressway dramatically altered the landscape of Canton Township, leading to the commercial development and housing boom of today.


Michigan Genealogy

Michigan Genealogy

Author: Carol McGinnis

Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 9780806317557

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This is one of the finest statewide sourcebooks ever published, a remarkable compilation of sources and resources that are available to help researchers find their Michigan ancestors. It identifies records on the state and regional level and then the county level, providing details of vital records, court and land records, military records, newspapers, and census records, as well as the holdings of the various societies and institutions whose resources and facilities support the special needs of the genealogist. County-by-county, it lists the names, addresses, websites, e-mail addresses, and hours of business of libraries, archives, genealogical and historical societies, courthouses, and other record repositories; describes their manuscripts and record collections; highlights their special holdings; and provides details regarding queries, searches, and restrictions on the use of their records.


Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan Society Records

Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan Society Records

Author: Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13:

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Minutes of the state executive board, proceedings of the Michigan state conferences, publications, reports, and scrapbooks; also papers concerning their genealogical work, record of activities during World War I and II; historical files for individual chapters of the Michigan D.A.R.; and photographs.


Magazine

Magazine

Author: Detroit Society for Genealogical Research

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13:

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