The purpose of this blog will be to introduce a variety of topics relating to genealogical research topics and Southeast Michigan. Topics will be updated on a regular basis and input is always welcome.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Hospitals
Paying attention to the hospitals are relatives got there care in plays a important way to understand our families. Hospitals became more popular in the latter half of the 19th century. Many medical events in our ancestors lives occurred outside hospitals. As medical care improved the hospitals became the place to go. Many hospitals are releasing older records for the public to review. Documentation of relationship will be necessary for review. Another item to look at is the affiliation of the hospital. Church, city, etc. This is a modern feature of research.