Local History & Genealogy
Explore our local history and genealogical collections organized by county. Our collection has additional resources beyond what is listed below that are valuable to genealogists and local historians. If you would like to learn more about them, reach out—we’re here to help!
Search by Name
Search for individual names in select genealogical records from the UW-Green Bay Archives. There aren't images to preview the items, but you can order a copy for a fee or visit us to access them at no charge.
Catalog Search
Search the library catalog for historical materials related to Wisconsin in the collections of the UW-Green Bay Archives and the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Brown County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1829-1984 | Online index |
| Court records | Case files, 1823–1939 | Request a search |
| Probate records & wills |
| Online index |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1820-2005 | Request a search |
Calumet County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1850–1955 | Online index |
| Court records |
| Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS. |
| Probate records | Various types of guardianship files, 1879–1971 restricted | Request a search for guardianship files. For other Calumet county probate records, contact WHS. |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1849–1980 | Request a search |
Door County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1861–1950 | |
Court records | Case files, 1895–1983 | |
Probate records | Case files, 1862–1938 | Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS. |
Land records & tax rolls | No holdings | Contact County Treasurer. |
Florence County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1882–1950 | Request a search |
| Court records | Case files, 1884–1978 | Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS. |
| Probate records | No holdings | Contact Florence County Register of Probate Office. |
| Land records & tax rolls |
| Request a search for Commonwealth or Florence. For all other towns contact County Treasurer. |
Kewaunee County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1850–1950 | Online index |
| Court records | Case files, 1858–1950 | Online index |
| Probate records | No holdings | Contact Kewaunee County Register of Probate Office. |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1852–1985 | Request a search |
Manitowoc County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1848–1955 | Online index |
| Court records | Case files, 1849–1943 | Request a search |
| Probate records |
| Request a search |
| Land records & tax rolls |
| Request a search for Centerville or Newton. For all other towns contact County Treasurer. |
Marinette County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1879–1955 | Request a search |
| Court records | Case files, 1879–1975 | Request a search |
| Probate records |
| Request a search |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1879–1982 | Request a search |
Menominee County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Court records |
| For records after 1961, contact the Menominee County Clerk of Court. |
| Probate records | No holdings | Contact Menominee County Register of Probate Office. |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1961–2001 | Request a search |
Oconto County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1857–1952 | Request a search |
| Court records | Case files, 1857–1949 | Request a search |
| Probate records |
| Online index |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1853–2000 | Request a search |
Outagamie County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1852–1963 | Online index |
| Court records | Case files, 1852–1984 | Request a search |
| Probate records | Case files, 1853–1958 | Online index |
| Land records & tax rolls | 1855–1980 | Request a search |
Shawano County
| Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship records | 1858–1949 | Request a search |
| Court records | Case files, 1860–1961 | Online index |
| Probate records | Case files, 1861–1933 | Request a search |
| Land records & tax rolls |
| Request a search. For all other years contact County Treasurer. |
Want More?
We also offer additional resources to support local historians and genealogists. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us for assistance.