Michigan

• Find probate records at the county level.
• Learn about the history of land and property claims in Michigan.

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• * Good: Using the articles or videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for probate and court records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Sojourner Truth left a will in Michigan. Use the "AC: Michigan Wills and Probate Records, 1789-1988" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. How old was Sojeurner Truth at her will?
2. When was she born?
3. According to Google, what is she famous for?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Sojourner" as the first name and "Truth" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the icon for Sojourner Truth.
• Read the information in the View Record and the Google search results.

1. Sojourner was 100 years old.
2. She was born in 1780.
3. She was an African American evangelist who worked to abolish slavery and promote women's rights.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

• Learn about the history of court records in Michigan and where to find them.

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