This section lists the societies of Wisconsin, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County and Other Societies
Statewide and Regional Societies
Wisconsin Historical Society
The association collects and preserves knowledge of Wisconsin and the trans-Allegheny West. It also has information regarding historic places and people.
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, including Cemetery Transcripts, Census Returns, Naturalisation Papers, Church Records and Histories, Ephemera and Family Histories.
Archives also incorporate Photographs, Immigration Records, Local Histories, Manuscripts, Maps, Military Records, Newspapers, Pamphlets and Vital Records.
Many books relating to American History are also held by the society. An on-line catalogue is available.
Many databases are accessible, including:
- Civil War Records
- Civil War Roster of Volunteers
- Civil War Veterans 1885, 1895 and 1905
- Genealogies
- Historical Images
- Maps and Atlases
- McCormick-International Harvester Digital Collection
- Oral Histories
- Register of Historic Places
- Roster of Volunteers in War of the Rebellion 1861-1865
- Senator William H Proxmire Collection
- Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles
A Genealogy Index is accessible which includes names mentioned in Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Biographical Sketches, Obituaries and Newspaper Articles.
Website:
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
Information regarding Counties in the state is accessible which states Resources available in each region, which include Libraries and Associations.
A Cemetery Listing for each County is available, and for a fee, they are willing to provide a copy of any Cemetery listed.
Details of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
http://www.wsgs.org
County and Other Societies
Arcadia Area Historical Society
Many archives are available in their Museum, which incorporate:
- Arcadia New-Leader 1875-1955
- Arcadian 1895-1907
- Bound Newspapers
- Cemetery Transcripts
- High School Yearbooks
- Historic Photographs and Maps
- Jerome Bohr Novels
- Newspapers on Microfilm
- Rural School Histories
- Trempealeau and Buffalo Co. History
Website:
http://www.arcadiawihistory.org
Barron County Genealogical Society – Blue Hills Genealogical Society
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- 1905 Rice Lake Telephone Directory
- 1917-1918 Growers of Certified Potatoes Directory
- Band Information
- Church Histories
- Military Databases
- Naturalisations
- Probate Records
- School Registers
A list of Cemeteries is also accessible.
An Alphabetical List of Pioneer Ancestor Certificates Awarded is available, along with the year the Pioneer Arrived in the area and the year this was proved.
Information regarding surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site, along with Addresses of County Offices, Libraries and other Societies.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1888 Barron Co. Plat Book
- 1903 Barron Co. Plat Book
- Barron Co. Cemetery Locations
- Cemetery Abstracts
- DVD’s of the German Genealogy Seminar and British Isles Seminars
Website:
https://bhgsbc.org/
BIGWILL Genealogists – British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois
Many books and archives are accessible in McHenry Public Library, including:
- British Census Indexes
- Family Histories and Genealogies
- Genealogical Reference Books
- Genealogical Research Directory
- Obituaries
- Topographical Dictionary of England
A full list of books is available on the site.
Details of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available, along with a list of links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wiilbig/
Burlington Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Histories
- Genealogies
- Local History Books
- Maps
- Newsletters
- Obituaries
A partial list of Cemeteries is on the site, along with Cemetery Inscriptions and details of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wiburlgs/
Burlington Historical Society
The association was established in 1928. Its aim is to the collect and preserve historical material and artefacts related to the Burlington area. It was the first historical society in Racine County.
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- 1842 and 1846 Census Returns for Burlington Township
- 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1900 Census Indexes
- 1905 State Census Index
- Civil War Veterans Photographs
- Family Photograph Albums
- Marriages
- Photographs
Some Miscellaneous Articles comprise:
- Bill Frook – State Street Bridge Backer and Burlington Booster
- Civil War Dead 1861-1865
- The Life and Times of Dr Edward G Dyer
- Underground Railroad Stories
Website:
http://www.burlingtonhistory.org
Chippewa County Genealogical Society
The association was formed in 1980, its aims being to give help and guidance to people tracing their genealogy, to preserve genealogical and historical materials and to provide access to those materials.
Many resources are available in their Library, which include:
- Books
- Cemetery Index
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Ethnic Research Guides
- Genealogies
- Maps
- Marriages
- Naturalisations
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Probate Records
A copy of the Chippewa County Cemetery Index, which contains approximately 50000 Tombstone Inscriptions, along with the Cemetery Locations and Histories, is also held by the society.
Website:
https://ccgswi.wixsite.com/ccgswi
Dane County Historical Society
The association was incorporated in 1961. Their aims are to promote and encourage interest in Dane County’s heritage and to help with the preservation of historical materials, thus preserving this heritage for future generations.
Many of the society’s archives are located in Otto Schroeder Records Centre. These include:
- Books
- Diaries
- Maps
- Organisational Records
- Other Publications
- Periodicals
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- 1861 and 1873 Plat Maps of Dane Co.
- 1890, 1899, 1911, 1947 and 1955 Plat Books
- Off prints from Association Newsletters
Website:
http://www.danecountyhistory.org
Dodge County Historical Society
Many archives are available at their Museum, which include:
- Atlases
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Centennial Book 1841-1941
- City Directories
- Name Indexes to the old Beaver Dam Argus and Dodge Co. Citizen Newspapers
- Plat Books
- Telephone Directories
Website:
http://www.dodgecountyhistory.com
Dodge and Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:
- Beaver Dam “Argus” Index 1862-1956
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Civil War Volunteers Listings
- European Research Aids
- Genealogies
- International Genealogical Index
Archives also comprise:
- Jefferson Co. Abstract Office Documents
- Jefferson Co. Circuit Court Records 1842-1940
- Marriage Announcements
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Passenger Lists
- Plat Maps
- Prairie Farmer Directories
- Wisconsin Vital Records pre 1907
Many databases are accessible, which include:
- Genealogies
- Jefferson Co. Land Records
- Jefferson Co. Divorce Cases
- List of High School Yearbooks
- Newspaper Clippings<>/li>
- Oak Hill Cemetery Interment Forms
- Pedigree Chart Collection
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- 1890 Dodge Co. Plat Map Book
- Church Histories
- City Directories
- Genealogies
- Marriages 1833 and 1840-1868
- Oak Hill Cemetery Interment Ledgers
- Watertown History Annual
- Wills 1851-1949
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
http://www.dodgejeffgen.com
Fond du Lac County Genealogical Society
Many publications are available for sale, which include Cemetery Inscriptions, Births 1847-1899, Deaths 1853-1899 and Marriages 1844-1879.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wifonddu/resources/organizations/fdlgensoc.htm
Grant County Genealogical Society
The society was established in 1974, its aims being to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and family history, to preserve our ancestors’ and early settlers’ records, and to help people with their family history research.
Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which include:
- Family Genealogies
- History Books
- Maps of Foreign Countries
- Newsletters
- Other books relating to Grant County
- Scrapbooks
Numerous publications are available for sale, including:
- Grant Co. Birth Records
- Grant Co. Genealogical Surname Index
- Marriages pre 1859-1987
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wigrant/gcgensoc.htm
Green County Genealogical Society
The society has indexed obituaries taken from Monroe Times and Monroe Journal 1900-1939 and obituaries taken from Monroe Evening Times 1950-1959. They have also extracted Births, Deaths, and Marriages from:
- Albany Vindicator
- Jeffersonian Democrat of Monroe 1856-1857
- The Liberal Press: Golden Anniversary 1873
- Monroe Sentinel 1851-1862
- “Monroe Sun” Newspapers
Although the index is accesible, they do make a charge for a copy of the record.
A list of Townships, including their history, is available, along with a cemetery surname index.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1852 Militia Lists
- 1873 Green Co. Atlas
- 1877 and 1884 History of Green County
- 1885 Monroe City Directory
- Back Issues of Association Newsletters from 2001-2004
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Naturalisations
- Obituaries from The Monroe Times
- Prairie Farmer’s Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders of Green Co.
Details of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
http://www.greencogenealogywi.org/
Heart O’ Wisconsin Genealogical Society
The aims of the association are to promote and encourage interest in family tree research, to provide a place for people to present genealogical research and to exchange information, to ensure genealogical research is conducted correctly and to find and preserve local records, making them publicly available.
They also hope to assist members with family history research.
Many databases are accessible, including:
- 1850 Census
- 1858 Tax Sale
- 1956 Wood County Schools
- Birth Records
- Cemeteries
- Early Biographies
- Intents Index
- Marriage Records
- Pre 1907 Deaths
- Tombstone Inscriptions
- Wood Co. Churches
Website:
http://www.howgs.org
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- Baptisms
- Burials
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Deaths
- Diaries
- High School Yearbooks
- Maps and Atlases
- Marriages
- Obituaries
- Photograph Galleries
- School Registers
- Tombstone Photographs
Indexes to City Directories, Military Resources and Newspapers are also available.
Information regarding Surnames currently being researched by Members is available, along with links to other sites you may find useful.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wilacgs/
Marathon County Genealogical Society
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate
- Cemetery Inscription Index
- Churches and Cemeteries
- Pinery Surname Index, which is an Index of the 25th Anniversary 5-Generation Pedigree Charts
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- 1882 Plat Map
- 1895 Plat Map
- 20th Anniversary 5-Generation Pedigree Charts
- Births
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Records Survey
- Deaths
- Deeds pre 1881
- Marriage Books 1, 5 and 8 covering 1853-1882
- Marriages
- Photographers 1840-1998
- Town of Kronenwetter Births, Marriages and Deaths
- Types of Photographs and Styles of Dress 1840-1950
Website:
http://marathoncountygenealogicalsociety.org/
Marathon County Historical Society
The association has a Research Library where many archives are available, including:
- 1905 Census
- City of Wausau Maps
- Diaries
- Documents
- Early Wausau Telephone Directories
- High School Yearbooks
- John Mylrea Personal Journals
- Journals
- Local Government Scrapbooks
- Manuscripts
- Normal School Registers
Documents also comprise:
- Military and Enlistments Records from the Civil War and World War I
- Newspaper Clippings
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- Plat Books
- Postcards
- Private Letters
- School Censuses
- Wausau City Directories
- Wills and Probate
Numerous databases are accessible, which include:
- 1905 Marathon Co. Census Returns
- Biographies of People of Marathon Co.
- Digital Photograph Collection
- Wausau City Directories
Numerous Local History Publications can be accessed, which include:
- Across Generations
- Athens Centennial
- A Century in Hamburg
- City of Abbotsford
- A Photo Album of Marathon Co. 1850-1925
- Rib Mountaineer
- Rothschild 1917-1976
- Town of Stettin Centennial
- Unity Centennial
- Wausau in 1900
Website:
http://www.marathoncountyhistory.org
Milwaukee County Genealogical Society
An Index of Marriages from 1822-1876 is accessible, along with a list of Audio Tapes held by the association.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Back Issues and Subject Indexes of The Reporter
- Granville Township Settlers
- Index to the Vosburgh Collection of Selected Church Records of New York State
- Irish of the Town of Granville
- Village of Bay View 1880 Census
Website:
http://www.milwaukeegenealogy.org
Mt Horeb Area Historical Society
Many resources can be accessed in their Archives, which comprise:
- Diaries
- Genealogies
- Local Business Papers
- Media
- Oral Histories
- Personal Papers
- Photographs
- School Registers
- Scrapbooks
Website:
http://www.mthorebhistory.org
Oconto County Genealogical Society
The society is a non-profit making association established in 1997. Their aim is to help others with their family history research by utilising, preserving and organising genealogical records relating to Oconto County.
An extensive collection of archives is held in a Family History Room in Suring Village Hall, which incorporate Atlases, Books, Genealogies and Yearbooks.
Many databases are accessible, which comprise:
- Cemetery Transcriptions
- Oconto Co. Schools
- Photographs
- Suring Births 1915-1943
- Suring Burial Permits 1940-1986
- Suring Deaths 1915-1946
- Suring Marriages 1915-1943
A Surname Index is also available, along with a list of Surnames currently being researched by Members.
Website:
http://wiocgs.org
Ozaukee County Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Research Centre, including:
- Business Ledgers
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Federal Census Returns 1840-1920
- Genealogies
- Maps
- Marriage Applications 1850-1980
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- Probate 1867-1900
- School Registers
- State Census Returns 1836-1905
- Telephone Directories
- Tombstone Inscriptions
Website:
http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/OCHS
Polk County Genealogical Society
Many databases are accessible, which comprise:
- 1870 Census for Polk Co.
- 1888 Polk Co. Plat Book
- 1901 Polk Co. Map
- Cemetery Listing
- Civil War Veterans
- Marriage Index 1855-1867
- Polk Co. Centennial Directory 1853-1953
- Polk Co. Death Index 1820-1907
Details of Surnames currently being researched by Members are available, along with information regarding other websites you may find of use.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wipolk/
Port Washington Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Resource Centre, which incorporate:
- Area Business Files
- Audio Visual Materials
- Booklets
- Books
- Church Files
- City Directories
- City Fisherman Files
- City Founders Surname File
- Genealogies
- Historic Maps
- Magazines
- Newspaper Clippings
- Photographs
- Port Washington Schools Files
Numerous Databases and Indexes are on the site, which include Historic Maps, Church Files Index, Area Business Files, Photographs and a List of Taverns.
Website:
http://www.pwhistory.org
Portage County – Stevens Point Area Genealogical Society
Numerous archives can be accessed in Portage Co. Public Library, which comprise:
- Cemetery Indexes
- Directories
- Genealogies
- High School Yearbooks
- Local History Books
- Local Flavour
- Maps and Atlases
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Periodicals
Many databases are accessible, which include:
- 1871 Register of Electors – 1st and 2nd Ward – Stevens Point
- 1883 Birth Places and Ages of people living in Stevens Point
- 1883 Telephone Subscribers
- 1904 Plover Paper Company Employees
- 1908 Home Coming
- Biographical Sketches
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Indexes
- Church Registers
- Family Group Sheets
- Family Vignettes
- Immigrations and Naturalisations
Databases also comprise:
- Land Patents Issued 1845-1865
- Land Record Reference
- Local Family Biographies
- Members of the First Presbyterian Church 1894
- Military Records
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Portage Co. Families Database
- Probate Documents
- Vital Statistics
- Wills and Circuit Court Civil Case Files Defendant Index 1845-1919
- Wisconsin Pinery – Gleanings – 1853
- Wisconsin Land Records
Website:
https://www.spagswi.org/
Portage County Historical Society
Some databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- Biographical Sketches
- Church Histories
- General History and Townships
- Military Histories
- Polish Heritage
- School Histories
Numerous publications are available for sale, including:
- The Jewish Community of Stevens Point
- Polish Immigration to the US
- Portage Co. Histories
- Stevens Point Centennial 1858-1958
Website:
http://www.pchswi.org
Price County Genealogical Society
Some databases are accessible, including:
- 1890 and 1920 Plat Book
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Obituaries from The Bee Newspaper 2005-2011
- Phillips Centennial Book Index
- Schools (Prentice Graduation, Phillips Graduation and Park Falls Graduation)
- The ‘Sackett’ Book
- Tombstone Inscriptions
A list of Books is also available, which include Community Histories and Information, School Histories and Registers, Genealogies and Newspapers.
Website:
http://www.pricecountygenealogicalsociety.org
Rock County Genealogical Society
The association has a Library where an extensive collection of archives are available, which include Births, Marriages and Deaths, Bound Volumes, Business Papers, Cemetery Transcripts and Diaries.
Archives also incorporate Manuscripts and Clippings, Maps, Photographs, Probate Records, School Registers, Scrapbooks, Tallman Family Papers 1830-1880 and Yearbooks.
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- 1858, 1873 and 1922 Plat Maps
- Janesville Wisconsin Gazette Marriage Index
- Poorhouse and Asylum Deaths 1908-1923
- RCGS Surnames Index
There is also a list of links to other Rock Co. Research Tools, which incorporate:
- Births, Marriages and Deaths
- Cemeteries
- Census Transcripts
- Civil War Records
- Courthouse Holdings
- Genealogies
- Library Listings
- Migrations
- Naturalisations
- Newspaper Articles
- Pioneers Index
- Probate Records
Many publications are sold by the society, including:
- 1873 Rock Co. Atlas
- 1891 Plat Book
- 1922 Rock Co. Map
- 1928 Rock Co. Farm Directory
- The Albany Vindicator Newspaper
- Beloit Newspaper
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Churches
- Declarations of Intent 1839-1860
- Edgerton Reporter Obituaries
- Janesville Gazette
- Janesville Gazette Deaths and Marriages
- Janesville Recorder Times Newspaper
- Probate 1839-1930s
- Schools and Towns
Website:
https://www.rcgswi.org/
St Croix County Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Research Centre.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- 50 Years on Petticoat Lane
- Historic Hudson Revisited
- Historic Map
- Hudson in the Early Days
- Life of a Boy in the Middle West
- Octagon House Family
- Westward to the St Croix
Website:
http://www.stcroixcountyhistory.org/
St Croix Valley Genealogical Society
Many databases can be accessed, which comprise Emmanuel German Lutheran Cemetery Index and World War I Draft Registrations Indexes.
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- 1876 Plat Map
- A Most Beautiful and Handy Name: Wisconsin Place Names in the St Croix Valley
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Hudson Area Biographical CD
- Indexes to the PIPOST, their newsletter
- Our Business Houses: Their Past and Present as Portrayed by a Star and Times Observer
Website:
http://scvgs.wordpress.com
Sauk County Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of archives, which comprise:
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Historic Artefacts
- Historic Articles
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Past Issues of their Newsletters
- Photographs
- Probate
- Sauk Co. Maps
- Village Histories
- WWI Letters Home
Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- Church Listings
- Historic Articles
- Obituaries
- Probate
- Sauk Co. Maps
Indexes to several Books are also accessible, including:
- Baraboo City Directory 1895-1896
- Cassel Prairie – A Wisconsin Neighbourhood
- Meisel Scrapbook 1921-1936
- Seeley Scrapbooks
- Tinkham Scrapbook 1902-1950
- Town and Village of N. Freedom 1950
- Women’s Relief Corp – Civil War
Website:
http://www.saukcountyhistory.org
Sheboygan County Historical Research Centre
The Sheboygan County Historical Research Centre preserves and collects documents and records relating to the history of the area.
Many archives are accessible, including:
- Biographies
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Funeral Home Books
- Maps
- Military Records
- Naturalisations
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- Plat Books
- Tax Lists
An index of records on Dutch family lineage is also available.
Publications sold by the society include:
- Echoes from Home
- Edwards Sheboygan City Directory 1868
- Elkhart Lake – A Photographic History
- Mayors of Sheboygan
- Mitchell – Now and Then
- Remembrances of Ada
- School Histories
Website:
http://schrc.org
Taylor County Genealogical Society
Formed in 1995, their aims are to promote and encourage the study of genealogy and to help members to pass on their knowledge to others.
Many indexes are accessible on their site, which include Marriages 1919-2016 and Obituaries from Taylor County Leader 1919-1929 and The Star News 1930-2017.
Some publications are available for sale, which include Church Indexes, Cemetery Inscriptions and Taylor Co. 1910 US Census.
Website:
http://tcgensociety.weebly.com/
Three Lakes Genealogical Society
The society was established to promote and encourage interest in genealogy, and to collect and preserve genealogical information relating to the history of the area.
An Index of Tombstone Inscriptions from Three Lakes Cemetery is on the site, along with an index of obituaries 1980-2016.
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also accessible. In addition, links to other sites you may find useful are also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~witlgs/tlgs.index.htm
Vernon County Historical Society
Their aim is to promote and preserve the history of Vernon County.
Four sites are operated by the association, which include Vernon Co. Museum, Old St. Mary’s Church Museum, the Foreaker One Room Schoolhouse and Sherry-Butt House.
A list of Cemeteries is on the site.
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Alphabetical Index to 1878 Plat Map
- Birth Registrations 1859-1902
- Cemetery Locations and Histories
- Courthouse Viroqua 1880-1998
- Hometown Heritage: A Celebration of Viroqua’s 150th Birthday
- Marriage Records 1850-1914
- Memories of Newton Valley
- Tombstone Inscriptions
Website:
http://www.vernoncountyhistory.org/
Vilas County – Lakeland Area Genealogical Society
Some publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Births, Marriages and Deaths from the Lakeland Times 1927-1949
- Births, Marriages and Deaths from the Times and Minocqua Times 1891-1926
- Lakeland Area Cemetery Tombstone Inventory
Website:
http://sites.rootsweb.com/~wilake/index.html
Walworth County Genealogical Society
Many archives are accessible at The Matheson Memorial Library, which is located at 101 Wisconsin, Elkhorn WI.
A Newsletter Index is accessible and, for a fee, it is possible to obtain a copy of said article. A Cemetery Database is also available and, for a fee, they will send you further information on the Surname you request.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1857 Walworth Co. Plat Map
- 1873 Walworth Co. Atlas
- 1882 and 1912 Histories of Walworth Co.
- Cemetery Indexes
- Death Index Pre 1907
- Declarations of Intent and Naturalisations
- History of Delavan School
- Images of America Delavan
- Images of America Elkhorn
- Walworth Co. Probate Records 1848-1930
Website:
http://walworthcgs.com/
Waukesha County Historical Society – Waukesha County Museum
Numerous archives can be accessed in the Museum, which include:
- Birth and Marriage Records
- Biographical Information Sheets
- Biographies
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Court Documents
- Diaries
- Directories
- Genealogies
- Land and Agricultural Records
- Letters
Archives also comprise:
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Military Records
- Naturalisation Papers
- Newspaper Clippings
- Obituaries
- Photographs
- School Registers
- Subject Binders
- Tax Lists
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Discovering Waukesha Co.
- From Farmland to Freeways: A History of Waukesha Co.
- From Prairieville to Waukesha
- The Great Waukesha Springs Era 1868-1918
- Landmark – 1958 to Present
Website:
http://www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
Waupaca Area Genealogical Society
Their aims are to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and family history, to exchange genealogical information, to assist members with their family history research and to educate people in the right way of conducting research.
Numerous archives can be accessed in Holly History and Genealogy Centre, which incorporate:
- Births, Marriages and Deaths
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Returns and Indexes
- Church Histories
- Divorces
- Family Files
- Gazetteers
- Genealogies
- Maps and Atlases
- Military Records
- Obituaries
- Passenger Lists
- School Registers and Yearbooks
- Scrapbooks
- Town Histories
An Index of Waupaca Co. Declarations of Intent, Petitions for Naturalisation and Final Naturalisation Papers is on the site.
Pioneer Certificates are issued by the society and a Database of Recipients is accessible on their site.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/Waupaca-Area-Genealogical-Society-269719763718690/?ref=br_rs
Winnebagoland Genealogical Society
Numerous publications are available for sale, including:
- Births 1831-1915(7 Volumes)
- Deaths 1842-1927(3 Volumes)
- Divorces 1850-1939
- Marriages 1848-1912(4 Volumes)
- Names Upon the Land: Winnebago Co. Land Patents
- Poor Farm Cemetery Transcripts
- Winnebago Co. Research Guide