Genealogy Resources

Livonia Observer Obituary Index
Currently, this index covers obituaries from the Livonia Observer newspaper from January 1, 1976 - present. Provide us with the information on our webform using the following indexes:

Last Name beginning A thru F
Last Name beginning G thru L
Last Name beginning M thru R
Last Name beginning S thru Z

then an electronic scan of the obit will be sent to you via email within 2-3 days.

Naturalization Record Index
This Naturalization Record index was compiled from the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine. From the spring of 1991 through the fall of 2008, the society published transcriptions of Naturalization Records of the Recorder's Court, Detroit, Michigan in their quarterly magazine. In total over 5000 surnames were cited. These records contain a wealth of information for novice and advanced researchers alike. The index is alphabetized by surnames, while also providing volume, date, and page the information can be found upon in the magazine.

Last Name beginning A thru F
Last Name beginning G thru L
Last Name beginning M thru R
Last Name beginning S thru Z

Genealogy Computer
Civic Center Library houses a collection of genealogy cd-roms donated by the Western Wayne County Genealogical Society. These cd's are accessible on the designated genealogy computer. In addition to the cd's, a microfilm scanner is attached to this computer for easy printing or saving of genealogy and newspaper information to your disk or flash drive. Please note: this computer does not have internet access.

Ancestry Library Edition
You may access Ancestry Library Edition (subscription version of ancestry.com) using our cataog and internet stations. Access to this valuable resource is provided by the state of Michigan free of charge for use within the library.

Microfilm Resources
Detroit City Directories -- various years covering 1880 to 1941 (check with library staff for specific years within this range). 1870 Wayne County Census. Detroit News 1980-present. Livonia Observer 1955-2004 (microfilm) 2005-present (paper).

Online Resources
Canada
Cemetery and Death Records
Europe
General Genealogy Resources
Michigan
Military
Passenger Lists, Immigration and Ships
United States