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Now What: Understanding the Michigan Population Increase

By David A. Fryxell Premium

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Question: Why might my ancestors have moved from New York to Michigan in the 1860s? Answer: The Civil War, of course, caused disruptions across the country, and may have been a factor in your ancestor’s westward migration. Another impetus might’ve been the Panic of 1857, the effects of which lingered well into 1859. Although this View Website VIP Subscription

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