This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BPolito3965 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17863.2.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have obtained birth records from the State of Michigan from that time period but I have requested a uncertified copy of the record. This means only that the seal of the state is not on the record and cannot be used for official purposes. State will do a three years search of records for death, birth and marriage. If the Form from the state does not allow of uncertified record or genealogy record I write on the form that is what I am requesting. I have had very good luck with using this method. Also try Church Records if you know, baptizied records maybe available. Good Luck. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.