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*'''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]] | *'''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]]. | *'''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 Record Finder === | |||
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. | |||
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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]], [[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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To look for more Wisconsin records, go here | |||
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Revision as of 19:17, 23 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 |
To look for more Wisconsin records, go here