Muskegon County

Genealogical Society

Research Services

Basic research in the Muskegon area is conducted by members of our Society who volunteer their time for a donation of $15.00 (for members) or $20.00 (for non-members) per hour to our Society.

When making your request, please complete the form at the bottom of the page. Research will be done when payment is received.

If you are seeking a copy of an obituary from the local newspaper or a transcribed copy of a marriage or death certificate, they can be obtained for $6.00 (for members) or $8.00 (for non-members) each, there is no additional cost.

If you require a “certified copy” of a marriage or death certificate - they can be obtained from the Muskegon County Clerk, 141 East Apple Ave.., Muskegon, MI 49442, for a fee of $15.00 (as set by the County) per copy. The price per copy can change without notice from the County Clerk's Office.

Please make your check/money order payable to Muskegon County Genealogical Society and mail to:

MUSKEGON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Research Committee
C/O Hackley Public Library
316 W. Webster Ave
Muskegon, MI 49440-1209

Or:

Pay for Research Services Here:

Funds raised from research go toward the purchase of books, documents, maps and supplies to expand the holdings of the Local History & Genealogy Room at the Hackley Public Library.

Upon completion of your research request, copies of our findings are placed on file in the Genealogy Dept. of the Hackley Public Library.

Research is conducted in the order requests/payments are received so please allow 6-8 weeks for a response.

Thank You!

Muskegon County Genealogy Research Committee

Research Request Form