Flint, Michigan, Newspaper Archives (1898 - 2018)

Finding obituaries can be challenging due to the variations in names, spellings, and incomplete records. However, with the Flint newspaper archive, these challenges can be easily overcome.

Flint, Michigan’s historical newspapers are invaluable for anyone doing genealogical research and discovering who they are and where they come from. The Flint newspaper archive allows you to search many years of newspapers. Here, you can find old newspaper clips, death notices, wedding, or birth announcements that could provide the missing link to your family’s history.

Here's why the Flint newspaper archive is a great tool

• Uncover unknown parts of your family tree.
• Connect with distant family members.
• Learn fascinating stories about your ancestors.
• Access almost 150 years of local history through our comprehensive records

How to Search the Flint Newspaper Database

Start by typing the last name of the relative you’re curious about and hit “Search.” It’s a simple way to begin digging deeper.

For more detailed searches, grab our free “Tips for Searching Titles” guide.

Advanced Search Steps:

• Step 1: Begin by typing in the first and last names of your relative. Adding a middle name improves accuracy.
• Step 2: Narrow down your search by including a keyword like a school or town.
• Step 3: Exclude certain keywords to avoid results that aren’t related to your family.
• Step 4: Set a range of years to help distinguish between people with the same name.
• Step 5: Change how you sort the results to see the best matches, newest, or oldest entries first.

Tips to Make It Easier:

• Use details from more recent family members to trace back to older ones.
• Search using initials, as many old obituaries used them instead of full names.
• If looking for a female relative, try searching under her husband’s name.
• Consider common misspellings since past records often contain spelling errors.

Other Helpful Resources for Genealogy:

• U.S. Newspaper Archives
• Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
• Passenger Lists
• Government Publications
• Social Security Death Index
• Archives related to different cultural groups

To continue growing your family tree, explore GenealogyBank, and for more guidance, visit the GenealogyBank Learning Center.