Michigan Veterans' Facility
formerly known as the Michigan Old Soldiers' Home Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan |
1886 Soldiers Home Album |
Burial Information |
Researching |
From postcards "Made in the U.S.A." by
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photo of the Michigan Soldiers Home was taken in 1915. Postcard of Michigan State Soldiers Home - Evelyn Sawyer R.V. Gay Memorial Bldg. - J. Gordon Rankin Bldg. Hospital Bldg. - The Fountain - Winter Scene |
Who can be buried in the Michigan Soldiers Home
Cemetery? Burials are restricted to veterans and their widows who were residents of the nursing home. Veterans must have served at least 90 days and be honorably discharged and either entered the service from Michigan or be a resident of Michigan to be admitted to the nursing home. If the widow was never a resident of the nursing home she can only be buried there if she is cremated and interred in her husband's grave.
Researching your ancestor If you believe that your ancestor may have stayed at the Old Soldiers Home, you can write for his records from the State Archives. Early records generally consist of a four-page application which might contain the name of next of kin, date of birth, regiment and/or pension number. The archives will not share most medical records, for privacy reasons. To request a search, send a letter to the archives including the name of your veteran, the war in which he served and any additional helpful information. |
Address of the Home: Grand Rapids Veterans Home
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