Racine County, Wisconsin Genealogy

Guide to Racine County, Wisconsin ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Description
The County is located in the southeast area of the state.

County Courthouse
Racine County Courthouse 730 Wisconsin Avenue Racine, WI 53403 Phone: 262-636-3121 Racine County Website Register of Deeds has birth records from 1876, marriage and land records from 1837, death records from 1853 and veterans records from 1918. Family Court has divorce records from 1940. Probate Court has probate records 1846. Clerk of Court has court records from 1970.

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Biographies

 * Biographical Sketches WIGenWeb project
 * Biographical Sketches of Racine County USGenWeb Archives

Census Records

 * 1836 Entire Wisconsin Territory 1836 Census online

State Census
 * 1855 This census includes name of head of family; other individuals in the household are identified by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, insane and foreign born. - How to Use this Collection
 * 1865 Name index and images of the 1865 State Census which names the head of household. Most records have been destroyed but schedules exist for the following counties: Dunn, Green, Jackson, Kewaunee, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan. - How to Use this Collection
 * 1875 Identifies head of household by name. - How to Use this Collection
 * 1885 at FamilySearch — index and images. Search indexed census.Identifies by name of head of household.  Other information is statistical and identifies the rest of the household by race, gender and country of birth. - How to Use this Collection
 * 1895 at FamilySearch — index and images. Identifies head of household by name. Other information is statistical. - How to Use this Collection
 * 1905 at FamilySearch — Name index and images of population. Enumerates by name all inhabitants. - How to Use this Collection

Federal Census
 * 1850, 1900 USGenWeb Archives Link to 1850 Census; Links to 1900 Census by District
 * 1850 Mortality Schedule from the 1850 Federal Census, City of Racine, District 1 - Partial WIGenWeb project

Church Records

 * Church History and Records - Churches of Racine County with links. WIGenWeb project

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


 * Racine

Lutheran
 * Records of United Evangelical Lutheran Church, Racine, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Germans
 * The Center for Volga German Studies at Concordia University includes information about the origins of the Volga Germans who settled in the Racine area.

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Wisconsin Land Patents Database, Racine County (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Surnames A-C
 * Surnames D-G
 * Surnames H-K
 * Surnames L-O
 * Surnames P-S
 * Surnames T-Z


 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Maps and Gazetteers

 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
 * Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Wisconsin
 * Family Maps of Racine County, Wisconsin (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.

Military Records

 * Racine County National Guard - lists from 1838 to 1892. USGenWeb Archives

Civil War

 * - 2nd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry, Company G
 * - 5th Independent Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery
 * - 8th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company K
 * - 9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company E
 * - 15th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company C


 * Racine County Civil War Dead USGenWeb Archives

Spanish-American War

 * Racine county - Roster USGenWeb Archives

World War I

 * Racine County in the World War; Died in Service, 1917-1919 USGenWeb Archives

Newspapers

 * Racine County Newspapers Wisconsin Genealogy
 * Wisconsin Digital Newspaper at Wisconsin State Historical Society

Obituaries

 * Specific Racine County Obituaries - Scroll down on page to Obits. USGenWeb Archives
 * Racine County Obituaries Wisconsin Genealogy

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1800 – 1987 Wisconsin Wills and Probate Records 1800-1987 at Ancestry.com — images and index $
 * 1848 – 1948 at FamilySearch — images - How to Use this Collection
 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index

Birth

 * 1820-1907 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1820-1920: Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1808-1920 at MyHeritage - index ($)
 * 1826-1908 Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1826-1908 at Ancestry — index $
 * 1826-1926 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * Pre-1907 Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records Index at Wisconsin Historical Society - free index, images ($)
 * Racine County Births WIGenWeb project
 * Racine County Birth Records Wisconsin Genealogy

Marriage

 * 1836-1911 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1836-1930 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * Pre-1907 Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records Index at Wisconsin Historical Society - free index, images ($)
 * 1973-1997 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1973-1997 Wisconsin Marriages, 1973-1997 at Ancestry — index/images $
 * Racine County Marriages WIGenWeb project
 * Racine County Marriage Records Wisconsin Genealogy

Death

 * 1820-1907 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1835-1968 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * 1867-1907 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * Pre-1907 Pre-1907 Wisconsin Vital Records Index at Wisconsin Historical Society - free index, images ($)
 * 1959-1997 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection
 * Racine County Deaths WIGenWeb project
 * Racine County Death Records Wisconsin Genealogy

Divorce

 * 1965-1984 at FamilySearch — index - How to Use this Collection

Archives

 * Archives and Area Research Center University of Wisconsin, Parkside Library 900 Wood Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144 Telephone: 262-595-2411 Email: [mailto:archives@uwp.edu archives@uwp.edu] Website

Libraries

 * University of Wisconsin, Parkside Library Archives and Area Research Center 900 Wood Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144 Telephone: 262-595-2411 Email: [mailto:archives@uwp.edu archives@uwp.edu] Website

Societies

 * Burlington Genealogical Society PO Box 593 Burlington, WI 53105-0593 older website newer website
 * Burlington Historical Society 232 N Perkins Blvd Burlington, WI 53105 Phone: 262-767-2884 E-mail:[mailto:burlingtonhistory@gmail.com burlingtonhistory@gmail.com] [Https://www.facebook.com/Burlington-Historical-Society-Museum-108160819225321/ Facebook] Website
 * Caledonia Historical Society 5043 Chester Lane Racine, Wisconsin 53402 E-mail:[mailto:caledoniahistoricalvillage@gmail.com caledoniahistoricalvillage@gmail.com] Website
 * Racine County Historical Society 701 S Main St Racine, WI 53403-1211 Phone: 262-636-3926 Website
 * Racine Heritage Association 701 S Main St Racine, WI 53403-1211 Phone 262-636-3926 E-mail:[mailto:inquire@racineheritagemuseum.org inquire@racineheritagemuseum.org] Website

Websites

 * Racine County, WI History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * Wisconsin Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * Racine County Wisconsin Genealogy Research. Contains information for researching genealogy in Racine County WI, Census, bios, obituary, birth, death, marriage, maps, and other records
 * Racine County Genealogy (Wisconsin Genealogy)
 * Racine County Archives USGenWeb Archives
 * Racine County WIGenWeb
 * - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records