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=== Birth and Death Records Before 1907 === | === Birth and Death Records Before 1907 === | ||
A few counties began keeping birth and death records in the 1850s, but most records date from the 1870s or later. These documents often give excellent genealogical information. Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/ '''Wisconsin Genealogy Index''' ]for pre 1907 birth marriage and death references. | A few counties began keeping birth and death records in the 1850s, but most records date from the 1870s or later. These documents often give excellent genealogical information. Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/ '''Wisconsin Genealogy Index''']for pre 1907 birth marriage and death references. | ||
Microfilms of the records through 1907 have been deposited at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ | Microfilms of the records through 1907 have been deposited at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ and the area research centers (listed in the "[[Wisconsin Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section). | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the Registrations of Births, ca. 1852 to 1907 (on 160 FHL films beginning with film 1306420) and the Registration of Deaths, ca. 1862–1907 (on 68 films beginning with film 1310171). Most counties begin in the 1870s. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS. The birth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. Death certificates usually give birth date and place, death date and place, name of spouse, names of the person's parents, burial place, and residence. After mid-July, 1897, they also give the birth place of the person's father and mother. | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the Registrations of Births, ca. 1852 to 1907 (on 160 FHL films beginning with film 1306420) and the Registration of Deaths, ca. 1862–1907 (on 68 films beginning with film 1310171). Most counties begin in the 1870s. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS. The birth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. Death certificates usually give birth date and place, death date and place, name of spouse, names of the person's parents, burial place, and residence. After mid-July, 1897, they also give the birth place of the person's father and mother. | ||
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Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1907. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records, although it does have several indexes. You can obtain copies by writing to: | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1907. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records, although it does have several indexes. You can obtain copies by writing to: | ||
Vital Records<br | Vital Records<br>1 West Wilson St. <br>P. O. Box 309 <br>Madison, WI 53701-0309 <br>Telephone: 608-266-1372 <br>Internet: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/VitalRecords/index.htm | ||
State your relationship to the individual for whom you want information and the reason you want the information. | State your relationship to the individual for whom you want information and the reason you want the information. | ||
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Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages. You can obtain copies by writing to the register of deeds or the Bureau of Health Statistics (see address above). Some records, particularly those from Brown, Crawford, Dodge, and Jefferson counties, begin as early as the 1820's. | Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages. You can obtain copies by writing to the register of deeds or the Bureau of Health Statistics (see address above). Some records, particularly those from Brown, Crawford, Dodge, and Jefferson counties, begin as early as the 1820's. | ||
Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/ <u>'''Wisconsin Genealogy Index''' </u>]for pre 1907 birth marriage and death references. | Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/ <u>'''Wisconsin Genealogy Index'''</u>]for pre 1907 birth marriage and death references. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of the existing pre-1907 marriage records. Some counties have early marriage records which are not on microfilm. For example, Crawford County has marriage records that begin in 1816. The marriage records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under the name of the county. Copies are also available at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin and the area research centers. Beginning about 1852, the marriage records generally give the names of the parents of the bride and groom. By 1881 the form asked for the parents' places of birth. | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of the existing pre-1907 marriage records. Some counties have early marriage records which are not on microfilm. For example, Crawford County has marriage records that begin in 1816. The marriage records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under the name of the county. Copies are also available at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin and the area research centers. Beginning about 1852, the marriage records generally give the names of the parents of the bride and groom. By 1881 the form asked for the parents' places of birth. | ||
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=== Inventory of Vital Records === | === Inventory of Vital Records === | ||
You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Wisconsin'' (Madison, Wisconsin: Historical Records Survey, 1941; FHL book 977.5 V23h; film 1036237 item 3). | You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Wisconsin'''''' (Madison, Wisconsin: Historical Records Survey, 1941; FHL book 977.5 V23h; film 1036237 item 3). | ||
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