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Genealogy?
Individuals research their family history for many reasons. Establishing the roots of your family history can create a sense of “who you are”, while providing the personal satisfaction of leaving a family history legacy for future generations. Your research can lead to the discovery of family that was unknown or has become separated. There is also gratification in the knowledge you gain while having fun and meeting other people with similar interests.
At the Library
The Sandusky District Library is located in Sandusky, Michigan, the county seat for Sanilac County. We offer the largest collection of genealogical research material in Sanilac County, and receive over 2,000 genealogical and local history requests every year.
If you have questions regarding a local history or genealogy question, contact the library during regular business hours. We will try to steer you in the right direction.There is a nominal fee for genealogy research requests performed by library staff.
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Genealogical resources available at the Library
- Census Records for Sanilac County (available on microfilm)
- Cemetery Records
- Local Newspapers (available on microfilm)
Sandusky Republican Tribune 1894–1985 (early years are scattered)
Minden City Herald 1893–1942 (early years are scattered)
Sanilac Times 1899–1948 (early years are scattered)
Sanilac County News 1985 to present (always a year behind)
- Obituary Files (1940’s to present)
- Marriage/Anniversary Files (1940’s to present)
- Atlas (Plat Book) 1876, 1894, 1906, 1917
- Naturalization Index (Index only – actual records are in Lansing)
- Surname Index
- 1884 Portrait & Biographical Album of Sanilac County with Index
- History of Sanilac County 1834-1984 with Index
- Thumb Diggings with Index
- Shingle Shavers & Berry Pickers (with Index)
- Various family histories
Sanilac County Courthouse
The Sanilac County Courthouse, located at 60 West Sanilac Avenue in Sandusky, has resources available to assist the genealogical researcher. The Clerk requests that those interested in researching courthouse records call and make an appointment with the County Clerk’s office at 810-648-3212. The County Clerk’s office is closed to genealogists every Monday. Some of the information available includes:
- Birth Records
- Marriage Records
- Death Records
- Divorce Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Property Deeds (Register of Deeds Office)
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| Genealogy Research Resources (Alphabetical)
 Ancestry.com
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
Cyndi's List
Family History Center
Family Search
Family Tree Maker
Family Tree Searcher - Find Family Trees Easily
GENDIS
Genealogy.com
Genealogy: Advice for Effective Searches
Genealogy Today
Genealogy Toolbox
Helm's Genealogy Toolbox
Library of Michigan Genealogy
Michigan Regimental Rosters from the Civil War
NARA
NARA Clues
Online Searchable Death Indexes & Records
Panoramic Map
RAND Genealogy Club
Researching Your Tree
Rootsweb
USGenWeb
Vital Records
World Biographical Index
WorldGenWeb
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Genealogy Research Requests (New as of 6/2007)
The Sandusky District Library will charge a $10.00 fee for providing service for all genealogy requests. This fee includes the librarian’s search time and up to 10 (ten) photocopies of relevant materials. Library staff will devote approximately 30 minutes to researching your request. If the search does not locate the requested information, the fee cannot be refunded. If additional copies are required, you will be 10 cents per page for all copies. The library adheres to all applicable copyright laws.
If you would like our staff to assist you with your request, please send your information request and a non-refundable check for $10.00 made out to the Sandusky District Library to the address listed below. Please include your name, address and email address (if available). Send only one request per letter.
Sandusky District Library
Genealogy Request
55 East Sanilac Avenue
Sandusky, MI 48471
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