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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] > Wisconsin Vital Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] > Wisconsin Vital Records'' | ||
=== 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 | Microfilms of the records through 1907 have been deposited at the Wisconsin Historical Society 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 Family History Library films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1306420 1306420]) and the Registration of Deaths, ca. 1862–1907 (on 68 films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=147746&disp=Registration+of+deaths++ 1310171]). Most counties begin in the 1870s. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS. | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of the Registrations of Births, ca. 1852 to 1907 (on 160 Family History Library films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1306420 1306420]) and the Registration of Deaths, ca. 1862–1907 (on 68 films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=147746&disp=Registration+of+deaths++ 1310171]). Most counties begin in the 1870s. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WISCONSIN - VITAL RECORDS. | ||
Bbirth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. | Bbirth certificates generally give both parents' names and their places of birth. | ||
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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 | There are three indexes to these records. Copies of these indexes are at the Wisconsin Historical Society, the area research centers, and the Family History Library. These are: | ||
*''Unedited Index to Registrations of Births, 1852–1907'', arranged alphabetically by surname (on 38 microfiche, Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=234150&disp=Unedited+index+to+registrations+of+birth%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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 (on 38 microfiche, Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=234150&disp=Unedited+index+to+registrations+of+birth%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6331478]). This gives the date of birth, the county, and the volume and page number of the original record. | ||
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'''Delayed registrations of births began in 1937.''' These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog as Delayed Births, ca. 1937–1941; Affidavit Delayed Births, ca. 1940–1942 (on 26 Family History Library films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=88741&disp=Delayed+births%2C+ca%2E+1937%2D1941%2C+a%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1305612] item 2). The records to 1942 are located at the Bureau for Health Statistics (see address below). Later records are at the county courthouses. | '''Delayed registrations of births began in 1937.''' These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog as Delayed Births, ca. 1937–1941; Affidavit Delayed Births, ca. 1940–1942 (on 26 Family History Library films beginning with film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=88741&disp=Delayed+births%2C+ca%2E+1937%2D1941%2C+a%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1305612] item 2). The records to 1942 are located at the Bureau for Health Statistics (see address below). Later records are at the county courthouses. | ||
Many of the delayed registrations have been included in the Unedited Pre-1907 birth index because the births occurred before statewide registration began. | Many of the delayed registrations have been included in the Unedited Pre-1907 birth index because the births occurred before statewide registration began. | ||
=== Records of Births and Deaths Since 1907 === | === Records of Births and Deaths Since 1907 === | ||
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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 | 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 Wisconsin Historical Society 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 index to these records is the ''Index to Registrations of Marriages, 1852–1907'', which list one million names that are alphabetically arranged for counties Adams through Racine. Counties Richland through Wood are not included in the index (on 77 microfiche, Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=80352&disp=Index+to+registrations+of+marriages%2C+1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6331479]). Search for variations of the surname when using the index. The | The index to these records is the ''Index to Registrations of Marriages, 1852–1907'', which list one million names that are alphabetically arranged for counties Adams through Racine. Counties Richland through Wood are not included in the index (on 77 microfiche, Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=80352&disp=Index+to+registrations+of+marriages%2C+1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6331479]). 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'' (Family History Library fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=80352&disp=Index+to+registrations+of+marriages%2C+1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6334468]–9). | ||
The Family History Library has three sets of marriage records for Milwaukee County: | The Family History Library has three sets of marriage records for Milwaukee County: | ||
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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; Family History Library book 977.5 V23h; film 1036237 item 3).'''<br> | 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; Family History Library book 977.5 V23h; film 1036237 item 3).'''<br> | ||
[[Category:Wisconsin]] | [[Category:Wisconsin]] | ||