Databases & Forms

The GCHGS Index

The GCHGS is proud to host a complete index of their holdings online. We currently have around 600,000 names in our database. Each record is catalogued by event and source.

We are currently working on copying and indexing all funeral home records in the County, as well as the 100 years of original newspapers in our holdings (The Alma Record & St. Louis Leader). This index is a work in progress, with new materials being added weekly. To access the index, please follow this link.

GCHGS Membership Request

As members of the Society, you will recieve 10 newsletters from the Historical branch telling of it's programs, museum events, and minutes of both the board and regular meetings. You will also receive a quarterly newsletter from the Genealogical branch with historical information about the County, it's people, genealogical material, queries, and more.

Gratiot County Pioneer Certificate Questionaire

The Genealogical group is offering certificates suitable for framing to anyone who send documentation to prove their ancestors lived in the county 100 years ago. Proof of being a descendant of the pioneer is necessary (birth certificates, printed articles, etc.). Qualifying families will be charged $5 for each certificate; add $1 for postage. Please don't send original records!