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The book Pioneer Families and History of Lapeer County, Michigan by J. Dee Ellis contains cadastral maps from the year 1874 for each township, the history of approximately 200 original settlers with family still in the county, the early history of the county and townships, and some cemetery information.  This hard cover reprint of the 1978 publication contains 232 pages, plus 15,000 names indexed.  Reprinted in 2004.

We have a limited number of copies of this out-of-print book, and it will no longer be available once all copies are sold.

The puzzle is a picture of Nepessing Street in downtown Lapeer in the 1860’s.

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The Recipes and Remembrances Cookbook, written by Society Members and Families, spiral bound soft cover.

A copy of the Recipes and Remembrances Cookbook, written by Society Members and Families, is on a CD disk.

The Lapeer Legacy newsletters from 1983 to the present are available for purchase. Volume 1 of each year includes the front cover page for that year

Online ordering is not available for the Legacy Newsletters; however, the Table of Contents (TOC) for issues through 2012 is available.

Because each volume contains a different number of pages, please complete the Store form with the specific Volume and Number of the Lapeer Legacy you wish to purchase. A volunteer will review your request, calculate the cost, and follow up with you.

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(Volumes 1-5) 1983-1987 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  66 pages.  

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(Volumes 6-10) 1988-1992 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  94 pages.  2000.

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(Volumes 11-15) 1993-1997 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  228 pages.  2000. 

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(Volumes 16-20) 1998-2002 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  84 pages.  2005.

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(Volumes 21-25) 2003-2007 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  57 pages.  2008.

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(Volumes 26-30) 2008-2012 Lapeer Legacy Table of Contents by Subject and Page Number; and a Complete Name Index by Volume and Page Number.  35 pages.  2012.

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An alphabetical listing of land owners in each township plat map with section number.  An 1863 county map showing townships and sections is included.  Surname and initials are given for 2,300 entries. 16 pages.

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An alphabetical listing of land owners in each township plat map with section number.  An 1874 county map showing townships and sections is included.  Surname and initials are given for 4,700 entries. 16 pages. 1994.

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Atlas & Directory with over 18,000 entries contains many full names and middle initials.  A map of townships and 20 area post offices is included. Landowners by Township and Section.  Landowners from Village and City plat maps.  Directory of Residents and Landowners from the original township directory (township and post office).  Directory of Residents and Landowners from the original village directory (business and/or occupation).  Listing of places of interest in townships and villages -- schools, churches, hotels, railroads, post offices, etc. 148 pages. 1997.

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Names of 2,904 people who applied for or were granted citizenship in Lapeer County.  69 pages. 1994

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Complete abstract listing all members of household; schools; county/township maps. 37 pages. 1997

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Lists heads of family and strays with township, city, or village along with page number in census. 17 pages. 2000

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List heads of family and strays with township, city, or village along with page number in census.  38 pages. 2001

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Lists over 6,000 heads of families from townships and four city wards.  53 pages. 1991

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An alphabetical listing showing name, sex, township/place of birth, mother's name and place of birth, father's name and place of birth and occupation, and document reference.  84 pages. 1994.

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An alphabetical listing showing name, sex, township/place of birth, mother's name and place of birth, father's name and place of birth and occupation, and document reference.107 pages. 2003

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An alphabetical listing showing name, sex, township/place of birth, mother's name and place of birth, father's name and place of birth and occupation, and document reference. 83 pages. 2003

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An alphabetical listing showing name, sex, township/place of birth, mother's name and place of birth, father's name and place of birth and occupation, and document reference. 37 pages. 2002

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Records begin 1835!  Every name abstracted – bride, groom, witnesses, person performing ceremony – ages of bride and groom; residence of bride and groom; location of ceremony.  Every name completely indexed. 114 pages. 2000

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Records include all persons listed in abstracts featured in the Lapeer Legacy (LCGS Newsletter) between 1840-1860's).   66 pages. 2000

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An alphabetical listing giving name, date of death, sex, marital status, age, place of death, place of birth, parents, occupation of deceased. 177 pages. 1992

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Over 50 pages including a copy of the form that was filled out, regiment, death date and place, burial date and place, expenses incurred, occupation, marital status, property status, plus index.  60 pages.  2000

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Name, section, acreage, value, school district, taxes for over 500 entries.  Map included. 11 pages. 1997 

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Assessments by names containing information about section number, acreage, value of real estate, value of personal property, total value, poll, number of days assessed, district number, overseer of district, year. Non-Resident landowners also listed. 167 pages. Plus an all-name 13-page index. Total 180 pages.  2000.

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Assessments by names containing information about section number, acreage, value of real estate, value of personal property, total value, poll, number of days assessed, district number, overseer of district, year.  Non-Resident landowners also listed. 96 pages. Plus, an all-name 10-page index. 106 total pages.  2000

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Assessments by names containing information about section number, acreage, value of real estate, value of personal property, total value, poll, number of days assessed, district number, overseer of district, year.  Non-Resident landowners also listed. 86 pages. Plus, all-name 8-page index. 94 total pages.  2000

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Surname Index includes key to page numbers within each township.  40 pages.

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 5 cemeteries in Almont Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 38 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 3 cemeteries in Arcadia Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 17 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 4 cemeteries in Attica Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 24 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 3 cemeteries in Burlington Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 27 pages.

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 4 cemeteries in Burnside Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 39 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 1 cemetery in Deerfield Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 25 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 8 cemeteries in Dryden Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 44 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 4 cemeteries in Elba Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 11 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 2 cemeteries in Goodland Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 14 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 4 cemeteries in Hadley Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 29 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 2 cemeteries in Imlay Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 82 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 8 cemeteries in Lapeer Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 110 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 4 cemeteries in Marathon Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 38 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 3 cemeteries in Mayfield Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 46 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 3 cemeteries in Metamora Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 27 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 6 cemeteries in North Branch Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 51 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 2 cemeteries in Oregon Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 14 pages. 

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In 1991 gravestone transcriptions of all known cemeteries in the county were published by the township. Gravestone inscriptions were the major source of information; however, in a few cases they were combined with sexton’s records. This set of records contains information on 1 cemetery in Rich Township. A map showing townships and locations of each cemetery is included. 23 pages. 

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