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 Welcome to Ionia County

What's New?   
     Highland Park Cemetery Veterans Index (12/2011)
     Sebewa Recollector updated (11/2011)
     William L. Brown family genealogy (9/2011)
     Patrick Family Photos & More (8/2011)
     Nelson Castle & Myron Morris family genealogy (8/2011)
     Hotel Bailey & Divine letters (8/2011)
     Pewamo High School 1920 & 1924 Photos (7/2011)
     Pewamo Train Station & Harriet Hattis Photos (7/2011)
     Edward & Elizabeth (Sessions) Shelton Family Bible (5/2011)
     Pratt, Cilley, Lee, and Lampkin Photos added (5/2011)
     Pratt-Bush Family photos added (5/2011)
     Unidentified Photos page -- Can you help? (11/2010)
    
    
     

Special Announcements
        The ICGS is now on Facebook and you can pay dues online.
        The Ionia County Genealogical Society announces the publication of the Danby Cemetery Book.

        The Ionia County Genealogical Society announces a new Korean War Veterans book project.  For information and submission form click here.
 
       The Ionia County Genealogical Society has published A Collection of Memories & Personal Stories from the World War II Veterans of Ionia County, Michigan compiled by Bonnie Jackson.  Over 1000 pages in hardcover.  To order click here.

 

     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, President.

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     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.

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Last Updated January 09, 2012