Local History & Resources
We have indexes of births, deaths, marriages from 1874 to 2010 from the Grand Ledge Independent. You can search, download, and print from our Digital Archives. More content being added as volunteers work. This access is made available through the continued support of the Friends of the Grand Ledge Area District Library.
We also want to thank the members of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society who volunteer their time to assist with digitization projects to preserve so many community treasures.
- Grand Ledge Independent from 1874 – 2023
- GLHS Yearbooks 1900s – 2020’s
- Grand Ledge Chair Company Catalogs
- Scrapbooks, Photos, and more!
Ernst Floeter Photograph Collection
Explore almost 15,000 photos from 1964 to 1986 from Ernst Floeter in our Digital Archives above.
Ernst Floeter was a prolific photographer, well known in and around Grand Ledge, where he spent much of his adult life. We now have the privilege of hosting a large portion of his photographic collection, thanks, to generosity of the Floeter Family, the continuing support of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society, and a grant from the Eaton County Historical Commission. We would also like to thank local historican Bob Doty for his help in reviewing the negatives to creative a wonderful collection to document our community. Displayed in this collection are many local events and festivals, with a timeframe ranging from the early 1960’s to 2007.
My Heritage from MEL
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You’ll find:
- Full U.S. Federal Census records (1790–1940)
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- U.S. World War II Army enlistment records
- Civil War records for both Union and Confederate soldiers
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Whether you’re just getting started or diving deeper into your roots, this resource makes it easy to discover, explore, and piece together your family history.
Find A Grave
“World’s largest gravesite collection. Over 180 million memorials created by the community since 1995”
Eaton County Cemeteries
MIGenWeb Eaton County — Locations, directions, listings, and indexes
Eaton County Genealogical Society — Eaton County Cemetery Record Index
Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal
Browse hundreds of newspapers from all across Michigan. Organized by the Clarke Historical Library of Central Michigan University.