History and Genealogy

Explore searchable census, vital, and military records. 

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The Clarkston Community Historical Society (CCHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the heritage of Clarkston, Michigan, and its surrounding area.

The Clarkston High School Yearbook Archive provides access to High School Yearbooks beginning in 1978.

The Clarkston Village Historic District is located in Oakland County, Michigan. Spanning approximately one-half square mile.

Records for the period of 1869–1922 are specifically maintained at the Clarkston Heritage Museum.

Established in the 19th century, the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News are the primary daily newspapers serving Detroit, Michigan.

FamilySearch is the world's largest free, non-profit, genealogical organization, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Find a Grave is a massive, free, user-contributed database founded in 1995 that hosts over 250 million burial records, photos, and biographies from cemeteries worldwide. 

The Historical Sites Survey for Independence Charter Township is a comprehensive inventory of historic structures and properties.

MyHeritage Library Edition is a premier genealogy database providing library patrons free access to over 18.5 billion historical records from 48+ countries.

The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps is a database of the fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company housed in the collections of the Geography and Map Division.