In early 1996, a group of genealogists
organized the Michigan Comprehensive Genealogy Database, later renamed
Michigan GenWeb, or MIGenWeb. The idea was to provide a single entry point
for all counties in Michigan, where collected databases would be stored.
In addition, the databases would be indexed and cross-linked, so that even
if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located
in the index. The concept followed an original plan developed in Kentucky,
which has grown into the national USGenWeb Project and many other
international affiliates.
At the same time, volunteers were
found who were willing to coordinate the collection of databases and
generally oversee the contents of these county web pages. Gary Lee
Phillips was the original host of the St. Clair County MIGenWeb site
beginning in mid 1996. Tom Kephart assumed the County Coordinator's role
from Gary in December 1998. The current county coordinator adopted
this site in April 2000. If you would like to
contribute to this project as a volunteer please visit the MIGenWeb home page for
information and a list of counties up for adoption.