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Microfilms of the records through 1907 have been deposited at the at [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ Wisconsin Historical Society] and the area research centers listed on the "[[Wisconsin Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page. | Microfilms of the records through 1907 have been deposited at the at [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ Wisconsin Historical Society] and the area research centers listed on the "[[Wisconsin Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page. | ||
<br> <br> The | <br> <br> The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of the Registrations of Births, ca. 1852 to 1907. Consult the county pages for the records {{FSC|147746|item}}. Most counties begin in the 1870s. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
::WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS | ::WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS | ||
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Birth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. | Birth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. | ||
There are three indexes to these records. Copies of these indexes are at the Wisconsin Historical Society, the area research centers, and the | There are three indexes to these records. Copies of these indexes are at the Wisconsin Historical Society, the area research centers, and the FamilySearch Library. These are: | ||
*''Unedited Index to Registrations of Births, 1852–1907'', arranged alphabetically by surname {{FSC|234150|item}} 6331478. This gives the date of birth, the county, and the volume and page number of the original record. | *''Unedited Index to Registrations of Births, 1852–1907'', arranged alphabetically by surname {{FSC|234150|item}} 6331478. This gives the date of birth, the county, and the volume and page number of the original record. | ||
*''Index to Registrations of Births, 1852–1907'', arranged chronologically by the date of birth. 41 fiche, FS Library fiche {{FSC|234213|item}} 6331476. Use this if you know the approximate date of birth or if the name is not found in the alphabetical index mentioned above. | *''Index to Registrations of Births, 1852–1907'', arranged chronologically by the date of birth. 41 fiche, FS Library fiche {{FSC|234213|item}} 6331476. Use this if you know the approximate date of birth or if the name is not found in the alphabetical index mentioned above. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library also has a large set of birth and death records from the Register of Deeds in Milwaukee County. In the FamilySearch Catalog these are listed under: | ||
::WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE COUNTY, MILWAUKEE - VITAL RECORDS: | ::WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE COUNTY, MILWAUKEE - VITAL RECORDS: | ||
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===Birth Records Since 1907=== | ===Birth Records Since 1907=== | ||
Statewide registration of births began in 1907. The | Statewide registration of births began in 1907. The FamilySearch Library does not have copies of these records, although it does have several indexes. Copies can be obtained by writing to: | ||
Wisconsin Vital Records Office<br>1 West Wilson St. <br>P. O. Box 309 <br>Madison, WI 53701-0309 <br>Telephone: 608-266-1372 <br>Internet: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm Wisconsin Vital Records] | Wisconsin Vital Records Office<br>1 West Wilson St. <br>P. O. Box 309 <br>Madison, WI 53701-0309 <br>Telephone: 608-266-1372 <br>Internet: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm Wisconsin Vital Records] | ||
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===Marriage Records Before 1907=== | ===Marriage Records Before 1907=== | ||
Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages. Copies can be obtained by writing to the Wisconsin Vital Records Office (see address above) or to the Register of Deeds in the appropriate county . Some records, particularly those from Brown, Crawford, Dodge, and Jefferson counties, begin as early as the 1820s. Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords Wisconsin Genealogy Index] for pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death indexes. The | Before statewide registration, individual counties recorded marriages. Copies can be obtained by writing to the Wisconsin Vital Records Office (see address above) or to the Register of Deeds in the appropriate county . Some records, particularly those from Brown, Crawford, Dodge, and Jefferson counties, begin as early as the 1820s. Search the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords Wisconsin Genealogy Index] for pre-1907 birth, marriage, and death indexes. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of many of the pre-1907 marriage records. Some counties have early marriage records that are not on microfilm. For example, Crawford County has marriage records that begin in 1816. The marriage records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the name of the county. Copies are also available at the Wisconsin Historical Society and its area research centers. Beginning about 1852, 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 index to these records is the ''Index to Registrations of Marriages, 1852–1907'', which lists one million names that are alphabetically arranged for counties Adams through Racine. Counties Richland through Wood are not included in the index. 77 microfiche, {{FSC|80352|item}}. Search for variations of the surname when using the index. The Wisconsin Historical Society in Wisconsin also has this index. Also available is ''Indexes for Wisconsin Marriage Records, 1973–1984''. The FamilySearch Library has three sets of marriage records for Milwaukee County: | ||
*''Register of Deeds marriages 1838-1911 and index 1838-1918''. FS Library films beginning with film 1013949[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bfilm_number%3A1013949]. Records come from the Milwaukee County courthouse. | *''Register of Deeds marriages 1838-1911 and index 1838-1918''. FS Library films beginning with film 1013949[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bfilm_number%3A1013949]. Records come from the Milwaukee County courthouse. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
There are three indexes to these records. Copies of these indexes are at the Wisconsin Historical Society, its area research centers, and the | There are three indexes to these records. Copies of these indexes are at the Wisconsin Historical Society, its area research centers, and the FamilySearch Library. These are: | ||
*''The Pre-1907 Death Index by Name,'' alphabetically arranged for the entire state. 29 fiche, FS Library fiche {{FSC|234154|item}} 6331472. Be sure to search for spelling variations of the surname. Also available is the ''Death Records Index, 1959–1984''. {{FSC|516562|item}} 6334350–51. | *''The Pre-1907 Death Index by Name,'' alphabetically arranged for the entire state. 29 fiche, FS Library fiche {{FSC|234154|item}} 6331472. Be sure to search for spelling variations of the surname. Also available is the ''Death Records Index, 1959–1984''. {{FSC|516562|item}} 6334350–51. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library also has a large set of death records from the Register of Deeds in Milwaukee County. In the FamilySearch Catalog these are listed under: | ||
:WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE COUNTY, MILWAUKEE - VITAL RECORDS: | :WISCONSIN, MILWAUKEE COUNTY, MILWAUKEE - VITAL RECORDS: | ||
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===Death Records Since 1907=== | ===Death Records Since 1907=== | ||
Statewide registration of;deaths began in 1907. The | Statewide registration of;deaths began in 1907. The FamilySearch Library does not have copies of these records, although it does have several indexes. You can obtain copies by writing to the Wisconsin Vital Records Office at the address above. | ||
State your relationship to the individual for whom you want information and the reason you want the information. Death records can also be obtained from the Register of Deeds in the county where the event took place. | State your relationship to the individual for whom you want information and the reason you want the information. Death records can also be obtained from the Register of Deeds in the county where the event took place. | ||
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==Divorce Records== | ==Divorce Records== | ||
Divorce proceedings are usually kept by the circuit court judges or local or regional archives. Contact the clerk of circuit court for information. The | Divorce proceedings are usually kept by the circuit court judges or local or regional archives. Contact the clerk of circuit court for information. The FamilySearch Library does not have copies of these records. | ||
==Additional Help== | ==Additional Help== | ||
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