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Between the date counties were created and the date they were organized, which could be several years, some counties were attached to other counties for administrative purposes. This sometimes makes it hard to find the early records. | Between the date counties were created and the date they were organized, which could be several years, some counties were attached to other counties for administrative purposes. This sometimes makes it hard to find the early records. | ||
== Researching Wisconsin Court Records == | == Researching Wisconsin Court Records == | ||
Major courts that kept records of genealogical value in Wisconsin were established as follows: | Major courts that kept records of genealogical value in Wisconsin were established as follows: | ||
Federal and territorial courts recorded many early court cases. Some of the territorial court actions have been published. Other | Federal and territorial courts recorded many early court cases. Some of the territorial court actions have been published. Other Wisconsin courts that kept records of genealogical value were established as follows: | ||
'''1800s–present''' Circuit courts have countywide jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases and some appeals. Cases can be transferred to a court of appeals. | '''1800s–present''' Circuit courts have countywide jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases and some appeals. Cases can be transferred to a court of appeals. | ||