Michigan Directories

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Directories of heads of households have been published for major cities in Michigan. For example, the Family History Library has the following:

Detroit
1856-1935 on 72 Family History Library films; 46 microfiche

Detroit directories from 1887 through 1915 may list the name and death date of individuals who died during the preceding year.

Grand Rapids
1856-1936on 36 Family History Library films; 4 microfiche

The best collection of directories is at the Library of Michigan. A description of their availability and use is in the Summer 1975 issue of Family Trails (see the "Periodicals" page.