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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.  
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 [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History 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.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-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 set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.  
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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.  


=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===