Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy

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

Description
The County has City of Manitowoc as its seat and the County was created 1848. The County is located in the east central area of the state.

County Courthouse
Manitowoc County Courthouse 1010 S 9th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-683-4000 Manitowoc County Website Register of Deeds has births, marriage and deed records from 1850, land and military records. Clerk of Circuit Court has divorce, probate and court records.

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:

Census Records
State Census
 * 1855 - 1855 Wisconsin State Census 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.
 * 1865 - 1865 Wisconsin State Census 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.
 * 1875 - 1875 Wisconsin State Census Identifies head of household by name.
 * 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.
 * 1895 - at FamilySearch — index and images. Identifies head of household by name. Other information is statistical.
 * 1905 - at FamilySearch — Name index and images of population. Enumerates by name all inhabitants.

Federal Census
 * 1850 - 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1860 - 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1870 - 1870 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1880 - 1880 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1890 - 1890 U.S. Federal Census - Records were destroyed by fire and are not avaiable for Manitowoc County.
 * 1900 - 1900 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1910 - 1910 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1920 - 1920 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org
 * 1930 - 1930 U.S. Federal Census - Indexed records can be found at FamilySearch.org

Church Records
Catholic church records for Manitowoc County churches can be found at the Green Bay Diocese Archives.

Lutheran First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc


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

St. Paul's Lutheran Church


 * Records of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Manitowoc County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Court Records

 * 1849-1943 Circuit Court Case Files from 1849 - 1943 available at Archives and Area Research Center, Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay; Circuit Court Look-Up Request form- $

Land and Property Records

 * Wisconsin Land Patents Database, Manitowoc County (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Surnames A-C
 * Surnames D-G
 * Surnames H-K
 * Surnames L-O
 * Surnames P-S
 * Surnames T-Z

Local Histories

 * The Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy website contains town, village, church, and school histories. A history of Manitowoc County is recorded from 1674-1911. Several photos of early Manitowoc County businesses are available.
 * The Manitowoc Public Library has genealogy and history links and also provides business and family photo collections for view.
 * Manitowoc, Wisconsin History
 * The USGenWeb Archives Page for Manitowoc County has links for each school listed in the Centennial History of the Manitowoc County School Districts and Public School System, edited by Jos. J. Rappel, County Superindent of Schools, 1948.

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Wisconsin
 * Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy website contains a current Manitowoc County Map, 1878 County Map, Plat Maps for 1872, 1878 and 1893, and a variety of other maps.
 * Plat maps for Manitowoc County are available for 1872, 1893, and 1920. These maps can be found at the Manitowoc Public Library.

Civil War

 * - 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company A
 * - 9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company B
 * - 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company E
 * - 15th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company F


 * Manitowoc Soldiers & Sailors Regimental Reunion Roster, 1880
 * 1883 list of Pensioners or dependents

World War I

 * Army Casualties WWI - Rosters

Naturalization and Citizenship

 * 1848-1955 Declarations of Intention and Naturalizations available at Archives and Area Research Center, Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Newspapers

 * Manitowoc Public Library Manitowoc County newspapers. Additional newspapers can be found at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison.
 * Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy Links to newspaper indexes, news items from old newspapers, biographies, and newspaper articles on marriages and births.

Obituaries

 * Manitowoc County Genealogy

Probate Records
Online Records


 * 1800–1987 Wisconsin Wills and Probate Records 1800-1987 at Ancestry — images and index $
 * 1848–1948 at FamilySearch — images
 * 1864-1959 Probate case files, microfilmed copies Archives and Area Research Center, Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay; Probate Request form
 * Probate records for Manitowoc County are located at the courthouse in the city of Manitowoc. An index is also available.

Vital Records

 * Pre-1907 Births, Marriages and Deaths at Archives and Area Research Center, Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay - $, the research center will make a search

Birth

 * 1820-1907 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1826-1908 Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1826-1908 at Ancestry — index $
 * 1826-1926 at FamilySearch — index

Marriage

 * 1836-1930 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1973-1997 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1973-1997 Wisconsin Marriages, 1973-1997 at Ancestry — index/images $

Death

 * 1820-1907 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1835-1968 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1867-1907 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1959-1997 at FamilySearch — index

Divorce

 * 1965-1984 at FamilySearch — index

Archives

 * Archives and Area Research Center Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Phone: 920-465-2539 Email: [mailto:archives@uwgb.edu archives@uwgb.edu] Website Facebook

Family History Centers

 * Manitowoc Wisconsin Family History Center

Libraries

 * Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-686-3000 Website
 * Cofrin Library, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Phone: 920-465-2539 Email: [mailto:archives@uwgb.edu archives@uwgb.edu] Website Facebook

Societies

 * Manitowoc County Genealogical Society PO Box 1745 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1745 Website Email: [mailto:MCGS1745@live.com MCGS1745@live.com]
 * Manitowoc County Historical Society 1701 Michigan Ave Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-684-4445 Website

Websites

 * Manitowoc County, WI History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * Wisconsin Genealogy Network Community on Google+
 * Wisconsin Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy
 * Manitowoc County WIGenWeb project
 * Manitowoc County US GenWeb Archives
 * Manitiwoc Public Library
 * - 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