My grandmother's family (SZYDLOWSKI) spent 10 years or more (approx. 1900-1913) in the general Calumet area working at the Hecla mine. I'm trying to determine which of the 13 children were born there.

Where would I look to find birth records? Other than the census records, I'm having no luck connecting this family with that area.

Thanks!
Amy
thewebbs@modempool.com

The fastest way would be to look up the names on the 1900, 1910, 1920 census. Church records are a great source, if you know their church. If you are using a computerized search with Ancestry.com or Genealogy.com; try misspelling the last name. Names were frequently misspelled by the census taker as well as the transcriber who created the data base. Always search for the "head of household"; usually the husband's 1st name.

Thanks for the reply, Thomas. Guess I should have been more specific, though. I mean actual birth records. I've got my family in the census, but I'm looking for the actual record of birth now. Do I check the courthouse, state archives. . . anyone know where?

Amy

Amy - When I was in SLC I looked at a microfilm and found birth records for my family in the 1880s time frame. You may go online to the SLC site to find what is available for Houghton Co. or call or visit a local Family History Center as they also have a library CD that would list film numbers. You could then order a film for viewing.

Amy - I'm the distant cousin from Tom

Amy, I'm really having trouble with this reply. I'm the cousin of Tom Sydlow from Michigan. I have moved and have a new address, please contace me. buadziaz@att.net.
Thanks, Mary Ann

Houghton County Courthouse
401 E. Houghton Ave. Houghton, Michigan
49931. Phone: 906.482.6615. FAX: 906.482.0875

Keweenaw County Courthouse
5095 4th Street Eagle River, MI 49950.
Phone: (906) 337-2229.