Genealogy and Local History
For research convenience, we have summarized our major genealogical holdings by county. Instructions for searching the records and obtaining copies are included. It is important to note we have additional resources that would benefit genealogists and local historians. If you are seeking records not on the county lists, please contact us.
Brown County
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| Citizenship records |
1829-1984 |
Online index |
| Court records |
Case files, 1823-1939 |
Request a search |
| Probate records and wills |
- Case files, 1821-1942
- Wills, 1850-1962
- Guardianship files, 1842-1970s
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Online index |
| Land records and tax rolls |
1820-1991 |
Request a search |
Calumet County
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How to find |
| Citizenship records |
1850-1955 |
Online index |
| Court records |
- Civil case files, 1850-1951
- Civil case files, 1952-1971 (sample)
- Divorce case files, 1952-1976
- Criminal case files, 1982-1910
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Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS. |
| Probate records |
Various types of guardianship files, 1879-1971 restricted |
Request a search |
| Land records and tax rolls |
1849-1980 |
Request a search |
Door County
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Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS.
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Land records and tax rolls
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Contact County Treasurer.
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Florence County
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Temporarily housed at Wisconsin Historical Society. Contact WHS.
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Contact Florence County Register of Probate Office.
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Land records and tax rolls
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- Town of Commonwealth, 1882-1980
- Town of Florence, 1940-1965
- All other towns at County Treasurer's Office
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Request a search for Commonwealth or Florence. For all other towns contact County Treasurer.
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Kewaunee County
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Contact Kewaunee County Register of Probate Office.
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Land records and tax rolls
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Manitowoc County
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- Case files, ca. 1864-1959
- Guardianship files, 1850-1881
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Land records and tax rolls
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- Town of Centerville, 1891-1930
- Town of Newton, 1891-1980
- All other towns at County Treasurer’s Office
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Request a search for Centerville or Newton. For all other towns contact County Treasurer.
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Marinette County
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- Wills, 1880-1895
- Case Files, 1924-1927
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Land records and tax rolls
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Menominee County
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- Prior to 1961, see entry for Shawano County.
- For records after 1961, see Clerk of Court of Menominee County.
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For records after 1961, contact the Menominee County Clerk of Court.
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Contact Menominee County Register of Probate Office.
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Land records and tax rolls
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Oconto County
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- Case files, 1857-1952
- Guardianship, 1870-1923
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Land records and tax rolls
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Outagamie County
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Land records and tax rolls
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Land records and tax rolls
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- 1855-1870
- Town of Eland, 1905-1985
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