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
| 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 and wills |
| Online index |
| Land records and tax rolls | 1820-1991 | 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 |
| Land records and 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 and tax rolls | No holdings | Contact County Treasurer. |
Florence County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1882-1950 | |
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 and 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 | |
Court records | Case files, 1858-1950 | |
Probate records | No holdings | Contact Kewaunee County Register of Probate Office. |
Land records and tax rolls | 1852-1985 |
Manitowoc County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1848-1955 | |
Court records | Case files, 1849-1943 | |
Probate records |
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Land records and 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 | |
Court records | Case files, 1879-1975 | |
Probate records |
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Land records and tax rolls | 1879-1982 |
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 and tax rolls | 1961-2001 |
Oconto County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1857-1952 | |
Court records | Case files, 1857-1949 | |
Probate records |
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Land records and tax rolls | 1853-2000 |
Outagamie County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1852-1963 | |
Court records | Case files, 1852-1984 | |
Probate records | Case files, 1853-1958 | |
Land records and tax rolls | 1855-1980 |
Shawano County
Type of record | Years covered | How to find |
|---|---|---|
Citizenship records | 1858-1949 | |
Court records | Case files, 1860-1961 | |
Probate records | Case files, 1861-1933 | |
Land records and tax rolls |
| Request a search. For all other years contact County Treasurer. |