Mecosta County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1068
Big Rapids, MI. 49307


Organized 1996


HIGHLAND VIEW CEMETERY BOOK

MCGS has printed a book of burials from Highland View Cemetery, which includes information found in cemetery records, funeral home records and obituaries. This publication includes in some cases, parents, spouses, full birthdates, etc. Over 7600 burials recorded. We are currently out of this publication, but, new books should be coming in the week of November 12, 2007. Cost is $25.00, with $5.00 for shipping and handling. Reserve your copy now - Lots of info in this publication. Send your orders to MCGS, P.O. Box 1068, Big Rapids, MI. 49307.

We are now offering a CD in Microsoft Excel *ONLY* at this point, of the Highland View Cemetery, at a cost of $15.00, which includes postage and handling.

Fairview Cemetery

We have a recording of Fairview Cemetery, which includes, burials from from cemetery walks, obits, death records of different townships, old DAR walks, history, etc. The booklet sells for $5.00 with $1.50 p/h.

Higbee Cemetery

We have a recording of Higbee Cemetery, which includes, burials from from cemetery walks, obits, death records of different townships, old DAR Walks, history, etc. The booklet sells for $5.00 with $1.50 p/h.

Newest Project is done


1905 Mecosta County Directory, on CD. Cost is $15.00 and includes postage.

Newest Project is compiling new Cemetery books


We hope to have a few done by the end of the year.

Mecosta County Gen Society Library Index
Do you have genealogies from Mecosta County that you would be willing to share with the society?

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the

Mecosta Co. Genealogical Society
424 Fourth Avenue
Big Rapids, MI.
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Anyone with an interest in Genealogy is welcome and invited to attend.

Single Membership: $15.00
Make check payable to:

Mecosta County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1068
Big Rapids, MI. 49307

Membership includes a bi-monthly newsletter.

Currently the Society is working on a massive project to index everything they have on hand. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. The quicker this gets done, the easier it will be to do lookups. THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 11-20-07.

We are now offering a Pioneer Certificate for those who are direct descendants of pioneers in Mecosta Co. prior to December 31, 1899. Deadline dates for applications are June 1 and December 1. You will be contacted shortly thereafter about a presentation date or you may receive them after that date by mail if you are unable to attend.

The Society has a genealogical room located at:

424 Fourth Avenue
Big Rapids, MI.

They are in from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays

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