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''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Wisconsin]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Wisconsin Marriage Records''' | |||
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== Finding Wisconsin Marriage Records == | == Finding Wisconsin Marriage Records == | ||
Wisconsin, except for the Door County Peninsula, became part of Illinois Territory in 1809 and part of the Michigan Territory in 1818. Wisconsin became a territory in 1836 and a state in 1848. Some counties issued marriage applications as early as the 1820s, but most began recording marriages at the time the county was formed. Statewide registration began in 1907. | Wisconsin, except for the Door County Peninsula, became part of Illinois Territory in 1809 and part of the Michigan Territory in 1818. Wisconsin became a territory in 1836 and a state in 1848. Some counties issued marriage applications as early as the 1820s, but most began recording marriages at the time the county was formed. Statewide registration began in 1907. | ||
{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }} | {{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }} | ||
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[[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']] | <br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']] | ||
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Some [http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/VitalRecords/genereq.htm#G5 Wisconsin counties] began recording marriages in the 1820s, but most began when the county was formed. Statewide recording of marriages began in 1907. | Some [http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/VitalRecords/genereq.htm#G5 Wisconsin counties] began recording marriages in the 1820s, but most began when the county was formed. Statewide recording of marriages began in 1907. | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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| width="65%" | at | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' Name index to marriage records from the state of Wisconsin. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | ||
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4997 pre-1907 use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries] | |||
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [ | '''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog ] to see what is available. | ||
::*Search the [ | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] by county. | ||
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | ::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | ||
::* | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center. | ||
<center>[[How to Find Wisconsin Marriage Records#Finding_Wisconsin_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Wisconsin Marriage Records#Finding_Wisconsin_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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Counties began recording marriages when the county was formed; statewide recording of marriages began in 1907. <br> | Counties began recording marriages when the county was formed; statewide recording of marriages began in 1907. <br> | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' Name index to marriage records from the state of Wisconsin. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' Name index to marriage records from the state of Wisconsin. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | ||
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' Index of marriages from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services in Madison. | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' Index of marriages from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services in Madison. | ||
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8744 1973-1997 use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries] | |||
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center] | |||
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library. | |||
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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | |||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library. | |||
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| '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | ||
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [ | '''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog ] to see what is available. | ||
::*Search the [ | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] by county. | ||
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | ::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. | ||
::* | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center. | ||
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:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] | ||
:*[[United States Record | :*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]] | ||
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] | ||
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
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How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
Wisconsin Wisconsin Marriage Records
Finding Wisconsin Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
Wisconsin, except for the Door County Peninsula, became part of Illinois Territory in 1809 and part of the Michigan Territory in 1818. Wisconsin became a territory in 1836 and a state in 1848. Some counties issued marriage applications as early as the 1820s, but most began recording marriages at the time the county was formed. Statewide registration began in 1907.
| Tip: More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate. |
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1907[edit | edit source]
Some Wisconsin counties began recording marriages in the 1820s, but most began when the county was formed. Statewide recording of marriages began in 1907.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
| Wisconsin Marriage Database - Index Only | ||||
| Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930 | Free; Name index to marriage records from the state of Wisconsin. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | |||
| Ancestry Database: Includes Index Only | ||||
| pre-1907 use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| pre-1907 - use your Ancestry subscription | $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library. | |||
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library. | |
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
- For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Marriages 1907 to Present
[edit | edit source]
Counties began recording marriages when the county was formed; statewide recording of marriages began in 1907.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
| Wisconsin Marriage Database - Index Only | ||||
| Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930 | Free; Name index to marriage records from the state of Wisconsin. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | |||
| Wisconsin Marriage Index 1973-1997 | Free; Index of marriages from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services in Madison. | |||
| Ancestry Database: Includes Index Only | ||||
| 1973-1997 use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| 1973-1997 - use your Ancestry subscription | $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library. | |||
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library. | |
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
- For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
If you are unable to find your ancestor in one of the above indexes, you may request a search at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From WI Department of Health Services | ||
Any person may request an uncertified copy of a marriage record at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event occurred or from the Wisconsin State Department of Health Services. The record must be ordered by mail and must include picture identification of the person requesting the record.
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- How to find U.S. death records
- United States Record Selection Table
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
- United States Marriage Records
- United States Vital Records
- U.S. Vital Records Overview
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