Wisconsin, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in the Collection?
This collection contains Church vital records from 1841-2007. They are from different denominations located in several counties in Wisconsin.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Church records may include:
 * Name of the individual
 * Place and date of the event
 * Age at the time of the event
 * Names of parents and or spouse
 * Birthplace of parents and or spouse
 * Gender

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The name of a parent or the date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the age or estimated birth date to find other vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Search for the family in federal and state census records
 * Search the locality for land and probate records
 * Search local newspapers for information on the family

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Wisconsin.
 * Wisconsin Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.