The Genealogy Collection of the Herrick District Library focuses mainly on materials that record Dutch immigration to Michigan during the 19th century and records of the founding families and early settlers of the Holland area. In addition, the Genealogy Department collects some materials on migration patterns to and from the West Michigan area and select materials on routes of migration into the Midwest from the New England States.
The Genealogy Department is open and available to patrons during regular library hours. Please note that the department is not always staffed. Visitors who may need assistance are encouraged to call ahead to check on the availability of personnel and as to the level of assistance that can be provided.
To contact the staff in the Genealogy Department please call 616.355.3709 or email Genealogy@herrickdl.org. If no one is available in the Genealogy Department, please call the Reference Desk at 616.355.3720.
Please explore the additional pages listed below to get an idea of the scope of our collection. To assist you in your search, Herrick is pleased to offer access to a selection of electronic resources and Genealogy databases. Please note that many of these databases are available only at the library. Don't forget to check out our Family Histories page to find out which family genealogies are at our library. To further your research, try our Genealogy Sites page for a list of additional sites to explore.
Click on one of the following to learn more.