Genealogy and Local History Resources

The MSU Libraries does have an interesting collection for genealogy resources including print and electronic resources. Take a look at what we have.

• Gather information from family members.
   
• ​Write down what you have.
   
  • You can use charts or software to make it more simple. You can find free charts here and software including free options here.
     
• ​Look to see where you need information.
   
  • At the most basic you are looking for names for parents, children, siblings and birth, marriage, and death dates and locations.
     
• ​Start with the most recent person and work back.