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In honor of Livingston County’s Bicentennial in 2021, the County Historian’s Office is seeking biographical information on notable women associated with the county from all time periods. Whether large or small, local women’s diverse contributions add to the depth and breadth of local history. Please help document women’s stories by submitting a biography of a notable woman today!
Deadline: November 15, 2020
Click here to submit a biography
New Church Records
October 2020
In addition to our new Primary Sources page, where you can find a few digitized church records and much more, check out our new church records page!
Local History Out Loud - Part 2
September 2020
This video explores Livingston County's response to preserve the Union, massive changes in the post-Civil War era, the rise of industrialization, social reform, and the woman's rights movement in the mid- to late 19th century. Included are several biographical segments on notable individuals who influenced local and national history.
Up and Down the Hemlock
August 2020
Written in 1883, during Hemlock Lake's residential and tourism peak, this little book captures some history of the people and places around the lake. Discover sordid drownings, identify former cottages, and meet "Maloy the Hermit." Search the index here and view the digitized book here.
Groveland Town Clerk’s Book, 1797-1833
May 2020
Who were Hercules Williams, Valentine Stufflebeam, and Enoch Squibb?
The personalities of these and other early residents of Groveland can only be imagined, but we can learn just how many roles each person played to keep early Groveland functioning. Search our Online Records Index for your Groveland ancestors.
