The James Ingram Room
This room houses the Genealogy, Michigan History, and Orion History collections. Included are books, videos, and vertical files which pertain to local and Michigan history, historical documents such as atlases, cemetery records, and other genealogical information, as well as census records and a microfiche reader.
The Orion Historical Society meets in the James Ingram Room on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.
The North Oakland Genealogical Society meets in the James Ingram Room on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in March, April, May, September, October, and November. Their books and materials are accessible to library patrons.
James Ingram Room Print Collections
Genealogy Collections
Michigan History Collections
Orion History Collections
Digital Collections
Digital Image Collections
Digital Books & Newspapers
Online Local History Resources
Free Local & Michigan History Resources
Century Past – The Great Lakes States Past & Present
A free online library for the early history of the Great Lakes states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. You'll find public domain books, maps, docs, more.
Historical Society of Michigan
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is the state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. The Society helps to connect Michigan’s past to students, educators, historical organizations and the public through educational programs, conferences, publications, awards, workshops, referral services, networking opportunities, and support for local history organizations. HSM is not collection based and has no museum or archives.
iDigOrion – Digital Archive
Searchable databases containing the Lake Orion Review (most issues published since 1935, plus many older issues), Heir-Lines (the quarterly publication of the North Oakland Genealogical Society), the Orion Legacy (the Orion Historical Society Newsletter), and Jim Ingram’s Time Tracs.
Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC)
The Prints and Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC) contains catalog records and digital images representing a rich cross-section of still pictures held by the Prints & Photographs Division and, in some cases, other units of the Library of Congress.
Michigan County Histories and Atlases
Comprised of 428 digitized titles (many composed of multiple volumes) published before 1923, the collection offers all members of the community free keyword searching and page-by-page access to digitized reproductions of Michigan county histories and atlases as a resource for historical and genealogical research.
Michigan Historical Center
The Michigan Historical Center is a statewide administrative agency headquartered in the Michigan Library and Historical Center in downtown Lansing. There is no charge to enter the building. The east wing of the building houses the Michigan Historical Center's Archives of Michigan and Michigan Historical Museum.
Michigan Memories
Michigan Memories provides access to collections from cultural institutions throughout the state of Michigan. These collections are created and maintained by archivists, librarians, and curators who are dedicated to the preservation of Michigan's history and heritage. Michigan Memories celebrates the diverse voices and communities of our state and serves to inform and enlighten students, teachers, genealogists, history buffs, and everyone with an interest in the Great Lakes State.
Michiganology – the Archives of Michigan
Michiganology is the online platform for the Archives of Michigan research guides and indexes, a blog and educator resources.
Northeast Oakland Historical Society & Museum
The Northeast Oakland Historical Society was organized in 1971 by a group of interested persons from Oxford, Addison and Orion Townships. The Society maintains the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum, located at 1 North Washington Street in Oxford, Michigan. The museum is staffed by volunteers.
Oakland County Historical Resources
Oakland County Historical Resources (OCHR) is a full-text, searchable database composed of digitized text and images of original documents, death notices and obituaries, maps, newspapers, photos, yearbooks, etc. contributed or approved by OCHR members. Each item is documented with the citation or source. The focus is on pre 1930's copyright free materials.
Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society
Established in 1874, the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society is the oldest continuously operating non-profit historical society in Michigan. The role of OCPHS is to preserve and convey the contribution of Oakland County in the evolution of American History.
Orion Historical Society
The Orion Historical Society, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 1994 as a community organization dedicated to the preservation of Orion’s legacy. Since the first organizational meeting early in 1994, dedicated members have worked hard at increasing awareness of our community’s unique architectural and historical resources. The members and friends of the Society continue to embody its mission statement – “…to involve people to actively participate in the growth and vitality of the Orion community through preservation activities and education about Orion’s legacy.”
Seeking Michigan
Seeking Michigan is the online platform for the Michigan Historical Center. It includes Archives of Michigan research guides and indexes, a blog, and educator resources – all from the Michigan Historical Center and Archives of Michigan staff.
USGenNet – Oakland County History
Resources compiled by Michigan American Local History Network (ALHN) and Oakland County Historical Resources (OCHR).
Online Genealogy Resources
Free Genealogy Resources
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
The ACPL Genealogy Center is a unique and valuable resource for the Northeastern Indiana community and the entire genealogical community at large. ACPL has one of the largest research collections available, incorporating records from around the world.
Cyndi’s List
A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch, historically known as the Genealogical Society of Utah, is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations.
Find a Grave
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials, add 'virtual flowers' and a note to a loved one's grave, etc.
Library of Michigan Genealogy Collection
Find information about conducting genealogy research and using the Library and Historical Center, as well as links to online research tools you may use from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Michigan Cemetery Sources
Represents a compilation of published cemetery transcriptions located at the Library of Michigan and links to Michigan cemetery websites. This database also identifies the location of over 3,700 cemeteries in Michigan. It is NOT intended to include a list of personal names.
Michigan Family History Network
A collection of genealogy transcriptions and records to help Michigan Family researchers.
MIGenWeb
Michigan Genealogy on the Web. Part of the USGen Web Project.
Mortality Schedules
Includes information as to all persons dying within 12 months of the preceding census taking (1850,1860, 1870 and 1880). Usually includes the date and cause of death.
National Archives
Genealogical research resources compiled by the National Archives.
RootsWeb
An online community of genealogy researchers and enthusiasts. Hosted by Ancestry.com.
Soundex Converter
The Soundex system is the means established by the National Archives to index the U.S. censuses (beginning with 1880). It codes together surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings. Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and given name.
Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation
Home of the American Family Immigration History Center. Search the Ellis Island Archives, the Passenger Record Archive and the Community Archive.
USGenNet – Oakland County History
Resources compiled by Michigan American Local History Network (ALHN) and Oakland County Historical Resources (OCHR).
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Ancestry Library Edition
Collection of approximately 4,000 databases including key collections such as U.S. federal census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930; the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps; American Genealogical Biographical Index (over 200 volumes), Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage (over 150 volumes), The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1630, Social Security Death Index, WWI Draft Registration Cards, Federal Slave Narratives, and a strong Civil War collection.
Geni
Geni is a genealogy and social networking site whose goal is "solving the problem of genealogy by inviting the world to build the definitive online family tree." After creating an account, users can add and invite their close relatives to join their family tree. All Geni users can share photos, videos, and documents with their families. Geni’s Pro subscription service (available with a valid library card) allows users to find matching trees and merge those into the single world family tree, which currently contains over 80 million living users and their ancestors.
MyHeritage
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind. Libraries that offer MyHeritage Library Edition provide their patrons with access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centuries. Remote access and a mobile-friendly interface make it the most convenient genealogy product for libraries and institutions.
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