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This outline describes major sources of information about families from [[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]]. As you read this set of Wiki pages, study the United States set of Wiki pages which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Wisconsin Genealogy|Wisconsin]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Wisconsin_Introduction|Introduction]]''


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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Wisconsin Genealogy|Wisconsin]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.


=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===


The [[Family History Library|Family History Library has]] many of the records listed in this outline. The major holdings include materials from county courthouses and the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/ State Historical Society of Wisconsin]. The library is currently acquiring microfilm copies of additional vital, probate, land, military, church, naturalization, and family records from the earliest available years through about 1910.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these wisconsin Wiki pages. The major holdings include materials from county courthouses and the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/ State Historical Society of Wisconsin]. The library is currently acquiring microfilm copies of additional vital, probate, land, military, church, naturalization, and family records from the earliest available years through about 1910.  


Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, microfiche, and computer numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for Family History Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History Centers.  
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.  


The computer number can be used if you have access to the Family History Library Catalog on computer. The “Computer Number Search” is an easy way to find a source in the catalog.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===


=== Family History Library Catalog ===
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for:


The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. To find a record in this catalog, look in the Place Search for:  
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:
::'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS
::'''WISCONSIN''' - VITAL RECORDS
::'''WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE''' - PROBATE RECORDS
::'''WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE''' - DIRECTORIES<br><br>


The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as:  
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:  
::UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''
::WISCONSIN - '''VITAL RECORDS'''
::WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''
::WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE - '''DIRECTORIES'''<br><br>


:'''UNITED STATES''' - CENSUS
The page titles in the Wisconsin Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.
:'''WISCONSIN''' - VITAL RECORDS
:'''WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE''' - PROBATE RECORDS
:'''WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE''' - DIRECTORIES


The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
{{Wisconsin|Wisconsin}}


:UNITED STATES - '''CENSUS'''
[[Category:Wisconsin, United States]]
:WISCONSIN - '''VITAL RECORDS'''
:WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE - '''PROBATE RECORDS'''
:WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE - '''DIRECTORIES'''
 
The titles of the pages in this set of Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog.]]

Latest revision as of 10:42, 6 October 2023

United States  Gotoarrow.png  Wisconsin  Gotoarrow.png  Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Wisconsin. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records of the FamilySearch Library

The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these wisconsin Wiki pages. The major holdings include materials from county courthouses and the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The library is currently acquiring microfilm copies of additional vital, probate, land, military, church, naturalization, and family records from the earliest available years through about 1910.

Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.

FamilySearch Catalog

The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in online or microfiche versions. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS
WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE - PROBATE RECORDS
WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE - DIRECTORIES

  • The record type you want to search, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUS
WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS
WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE - PROBATE RECORDS
WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE, MILWAUKEE - DIRECTORIES

The page titles in the Wisconsin Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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Links to Wisconsin-related articles
Topics
Counties
Extinct Co.
Major
 Repositories
National Archives at Chicago · Wisconsin Historical Society · Wisconsin State Genealogical Society · Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society · Area Research Centers: 1. Wisconsin Historical Society, 2. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 3. University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 4. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 5. University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 6. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 7. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 8. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 9. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 10. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 11. University of Wisconsin-Stout, 12. University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 13. Superior Public Library, 14. Northern Great Lake Center · Beloit Public Library · Brown County Library · Kenosha Public Library · Milwaukee County Historical Society · Milwaukee Public Library · Norwegian American Genealogical Center and Naeseth Library · Oshkosh Public Library · Racine Heritage Museum Research Center · University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Library · Allen County Public Library · Newberry Library
Migration
 Routes
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