Torrent House Historical Site
(The local history and genealogy dept.)
This thirty-one room mansion, built for $250,000 in 1891-92, was the home of John Torrent (1833-1915), pioneering lumberman, alderman, justice of the peace and Muskegon mayor for three terms. A successful entrepreneur, Torrent owned shingle, saw and lumber mills in Muskegon, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall, Traverse City and Sault Ste. Marie, equipping them all with the most modern machinery. Over the years, this structure also housed a mortuary, hospital and the local Red Cross headquarters. In 1972, the city purchased the house to prevent it demolition.
Research, Cost & Payment (IMPORTANT):
Basic research in the Muskegon area is conducted by members of the Muskegon County Genealogical Society who volunteer their time for a donation of $15.00 (for members) or $25.00 (for non-members) per hour to our Society.
RESEARCH REQUEST FORM FOR MUSKEGON COUNTY ONLY!
NOTE: YOUR “BASIC” RESEARCH WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS YOU PROVIDE BELOW.
RESTRICTIONS: One SURNAME per request – REQUIRED (*)
PAYMENT NOTICE: After you submit the Request Form, you will be directed to the payment options page.
Research, Cost & Payment (IMPORTANT):
Basic research in the Muskegon area is conducted by members of the Muskegon County Genealogical Society who volunteer their time for a donation of $15.00 (for members) or $25.00 (for non-members) per hour to our Society.
NOTES:
Funds raised from research go toward the purchase of books, documents, maps and supplies to expand the holdings of the Local History & Genealogy Room at the Hackley Public Library – Torrent House. Upon completion of your research request, copies of our findings are placed on file in the Local History & Genealogy Dept.
Research is conducted in the order requests/payments are received so please allow 6-8 weeks for a response.
Thank You!
Muskegon County Genealogy Research Committee
Our goal is to gather all persons interested in preserving family history and to assist members and friends of the society in the compilation of family histories and genealogical investigation. We are here to carry on projects of a genealogical nature. We help with the location, preservation, publication and deposit in the Hackley Public Library, of records of value to the genealogical community.
Muskegon County Genealogical Society
C/O Hackley Public Library - Torrent House
Local History & Genealogy Dept.
315 W. Webster Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440-1208