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<center>''The Wisconsin Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for Wisconsin. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.''</center><br>
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== Wisconsin Research Strategies ==
=== Wisconsin Research Tips ===
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Wisconsin:<br>


===Finding Wisconsin Birth, Marriage or Death Records===
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Wisconsin.
*[[GuidedResearch:Wisconsin|Finding Wisconsin Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]]


===Finding Wisconsin Records===
*'''Birth information:''' The state directed the counties in 1852 to record births, but the directive was largely ignored. Another law was established in 1878 which garnered more support. Statewide registration of births began in 1907. The best substitute record for locating birth information is [[How to Find United States Death Records|death records]]&nbsp;(the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]].
*[[Wisconsin Record Finder]]
*'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide registration of deaths began in 1907 in Wisconsin and was generally complied with by 1908. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Wisconsin death records]]
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]].


===Wisconsin Statewide Databases===
=== Wisconsin Record Finder  ===
*[[Wisconsin Online Genealogy Records|Montana Online Genealogy Records]]


===Wisconsin Research Process===
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
*[[Step-by-Step Wisconsin Research, 1880-Present]]
*[[Step-by-Step Wisconsin Research, 1850-1910]]
*[[How to Find Wisconsin Birth Records|How to find Wisconsin Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Wisconsin Marriage Records|How to find Wisconsin Marriage Records]]
*[[How to Find Wisconsin Death Records|How to find Wisconsin Death Records]]


== Wisconsin Research Tips  ==
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| '''1. What you are looking for:'''
| '''2. Try these records first:'''
| '''3. Other useful records'''
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| Birth information
| [[How to Find Wisconsin Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Wisconsin Death Records|Death records]], [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church records]]
| [[Wisconsin Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Wisconsin Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Wisconsin Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Wisconsin Military Records|Military records]] (pension)
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| Marriage information
| [[How to Find Wisconsin Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Wisconsin Bible Records|Bible records]]
| [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church records]], [[Wisconsin Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Wisconsin Military Records|Military records]]
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| Death information
| [[How to Find Wisconsin Death Records|Death Records]], [[Wisconsin Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]]
| [[Wisconsin Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church Records]], [[Wisconsin Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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| Parents
| [[How to Find Wisconsin Birth Records|Birth records]],&nbsp;[[How to Find Wisconsin Death Records|Death records]], [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Wisconsin Census|Census]], [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church records]]
| [[Wisconsin Biography|Biography]], [[Wisconsin Genealogy|Genealogy]]
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| Maiden name
| [[How to Find Wisconsin Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Wisconsin Probate Records|Probate records]]
| [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church Records]], [[Wisconsin Military Records|Military Records]] (pension)
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| Immigration date
| [[Wisconsin Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Wisconsin Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Wisconsin Census|Census]]
| [[Wisconsin Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Wisconsin Biography|Biography]], [[Wisconsin History|History]]
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| Naturalization
| [[Wisconsin Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Wisconsin Census|Census]], [[Wisconsin Court Records|Court Records]]
| [[Wisconsin Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Wisconsin Biography|Biography]], [[Wisconsin Periodicals|Periodicals]]
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| Physical description
| [[Wisconsin Military Records|Military Records]], [[Wisconsin Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906)
| [[Wisconsin Biography|Biography]], [[Wisconsin History|History]]
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These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Wisconsin:<br>
=== Further Wisconsin Research ===
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'''Birth and Death information:'''<br>
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*'''''Statewide registration:''''' Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1907 and complied with by 1917 for births and 1908 for deaths.<ref>''Wisconsin Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1997, 31-32. (Accessed 21 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Wisconsin.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref>
*'''''County registration:''''' A few counties began keeping birth and death records in the 1850s, but most records date from the 1870s or later.<ref>''Wisconsin Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1997, 31-32. (Accessed 21 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Wisconsin.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref>
*'''''Access to records:''''' See [[Wisconsin Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in Wisconsin.
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'''Substitute Records:'''
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*'''''Secondary source:''''' Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event.
*'''''Accuracy:''''' Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information.
*'''''List of substitute records:''''' See [[Wisconsin Substitute Records|Wisconsin Substitute Records]] for more information.
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'''Finding Parents:''' 
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*'''''Death records:'''''  Most death records started in 1870s and requested information about the deceased's birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory. 
*'''''Obituaries:''''' Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See [[Wisconsin Newspapers]] and [[Wisconsin Obituaries]] for more information.
*'''''Church records:''''' Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See [[Wisconsin Church Records]] for more information.
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'''Additional Tips:'''
*In Wisconsin, vital records the county name often was written as a four-letter abbreviation that may resemble another place name:  ''Adam'', ''Fond'', ''Lacr'', ''Winn'', ''Wood'', etc.
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== Further Wisconsin Research  ==
For more research on Wisconsin, including research at the county level, visit the [[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] page on the Research Wiki.
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Wisconsin.pdf Wisconsin Family History Library Research Outline]
*[http://www.wigenweb.org// WIGenWeb] - Wisconsin GenWeb Project
*[http://genealogytrails.com/wis/ Wisconsin Genealogy Trails] - Collection of transcribed data for the state of Wisconsin
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/wi/ Cyndi's List] - Wisconsin genealogy websites
*[http://www.raogk.org/Wisconsin-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - State of Wisconsin Records Guide


==References==
Search all of the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/59?region=United%20States%20of%20America Wisconsin record collections] at FamilySearch.<br>
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Revision as of 19:05, 26 January 2015

Wisconsin Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Online Genealogy Records
How to find Wisconsin Birth Records
How to find Wisconsin Marriage Records
How to find Wisconsin Death Records

Wisconsin Research Tips[edit | edit source]

These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Wisconsin.

  • Birth information: The state directed the counties in 1852 to record births, but the directive was largely ignored. Another law was established in 1878 which garnered more support. Statewide registration of births began in 1907. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
  • Finding Parents: Statewide registration of deaths began in 1907 in Wisconsin and was generally complied with by 1908. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Wisconsin death records
  • Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.

Wisconsin Record Finder[edit | edit source]

This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.

1. What you are looking for: 2. Try these records first: 3. Other useful records
Birth information Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension)
Marriage information Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records Church records, Probate records, Military records
Death information Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records
Parents Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records Biography, Genealogy
Maiden name Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records Church Records, Military Records (pension)
Immigration date Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census Obituaries, Biography, History
Naturalization Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals
Physical description Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) Biography, History

Further Wisconsin Research[edit | edit source]

For more research on Wisconsin, including research at the county level, visit the Wisconsin page on the Research Wiki.

Search all of the Wisconsin record collections at FamilySearch.

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