Welcome to Ionia County

What's New?   
     Pewamo School c1928 (5/2013)
     William, Ruby & Helen McElroy photo (5/2013)
     Dibean Marriage Records updated (5/2013)
     Pewamo High School Class of 1960  (2/2013)
     Stebbins Funeral Home, Ionia - Records for 1919-1941 (1/2013)
     Sebewa Recollector latest issue  (3/2013)
     Sebewa Recollector - adding complete Early Issues from 1965-1971  (2/2013-4/2013)
     Sebewa Recollector -- adding complete Issues from 1971-1977 (4/2013-5/2013)
                   
Special Announcements
      The Ionia County Genealogical Society is compiling information of a book on veterans who served during the Viet Nam War period.  Information & Viet Nam War Submission Form
      The Ionia County Genealogical Society has published Korean Conflict: Personal Stories from the Veterans of Ionia County, Michigan compiled by Bonnie Jackson.  Over 450 pages in hardcover.  To order click here.
 

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site cemeteries Sebewa Recollector site search by freefind Search Ionia County MIGenWeb Archives      These web pages are designed to act as a clearinghouse for genealogical and historical information related to Ionia County, Michigan. You are invited to browse through Ionia County.   Explore the links at the left.  Check out the Help section for a list of volunteers and local historical and genealogical societies which can help you with your search.      If you have any questions, suggestions or contributions concerning this website please send an email to the site coordinator Wayne Summers (migenweb4@gmail.com).      To help with any MIGenWeb project please contact the MIGenWeb state coordinator Jan Cortez.      We would like to extend a very special thank you to the Ionia County Genealogical Society for their continuous endeavors in adding to the Ionia County Genealogy site. With their assistance we will be adding new articles and information regularly.      And a very special thank you to Pam Swiler, Founder and Lori Piercefield Fox, President. MIGenWeb Archives Record Submission Forms JOIN Ionia Co. Mailing List Belding Mailing List Local Historical-Genealogical Societies        Ionia County is located "in the heart of the Grand River Valley" off I-96 about half way between Lansing and Grand Rapids. It is known for it's many historic sites as well as being the home for five of Michigan's State Prisons. More than 1/2 million visitors return annually to the world's largest free fair. The city of Ionia has a population of about 7,000. The 1990 census reports the Ionia County population at 57,024. The county of Ionia was created in 1831 from the parent county of Kent. If you wish to contribute to these pages please email us. We are always interested in updating and adding new information and resources. MIGenWeb Copyright and Disclaimer Information Copyright ©2000 by Palmaffy, Monica Erickson and Jan Cortez. All rights reserved. This site may be freely linked to but not duplicated in any fashion without our consent. Original Web Page content by Beth Wills Copyright - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Copyright - 1999/2000 Palmaffy Copyright - 2000 Palmaffy, Monica Erickson and Jan Cortez Copyright - 2000-2005 - Jan Cortez Copyright 2007-2013 - Wayne Summers Last Updated May 05, 2013