Herrick District Library has created the following guides for research.  These research guides include books, magazines and CDs at the Herrick District Library.  Some of the guides also include helpful websites, databases and suggestions for further research.

 

Ethnic Research 

African American Resources  

Dutch Dictionary - from http://www.familysearch.org/

Dutch Resources 

German Resources 

Hispanic Resources  

Irish Resources  

Native American Resources 

 

Haunted House  

 

Civil War Resources 

Revolutionary War Resources 

World War I Resources  

World War II Resources 

 

Churches 

Vital Records 

 

Genealogy Databases at Herrick District Library - this guide will show you how to access Herrick's Genealogy Databases:

           American Ancestors, Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest.

Historical Newpapers of Holland - This is a list of historical newspapers and periodicals of Holland Michigan and surrounding

           areas. 

Index to Holland Sentinel and Holland City News from MiGenweb Archives -- this index lists obituaries and other items of

           genealogical interest from the Holland Sentinel and the Holland City News from 1910-1997.
Van Reken Newspaper Index -- this is a partial index of the Holland Sentinel and Holland City News from 1880 - 1990,

           provided by the Joint Archives of Holland.

Where To Look for Genealogical Records - If you have searched for records at Herrick District Library and cannot find the

           information you need this sheet will give you information on other places to look for vital records, church records, land

           records and more.  Information is mainly for Michigan records.