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Waushara County, Wisconsin
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Waushara County, Wisconsin Facts

When was Waushara County, WI Created?
Waushara County was created on February 15, 1851 from Marquette County.

What is the County Seat of Waushara County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Wautoma and the county government website is www.co.waushara.wi.us/

What counties are adjacent to Waushara County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Portage County, Waupaca County, Winnebago County, Green Lake County, Marquette County, Adams County.

Waushara County, WI Vital Records

Where can find Waushara County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Waushara County vital records can be found at the Wisconsin Office of Vital Records has copies of Birth, Marriage, Divorce & Death Records reported since 1907. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Wisconsin for current fees and application process..

You can search online for Waushara County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Wisconsin Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Application to mail.

Waushara County, WI Census Records


What Waushara County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Waushara County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940.

Waushara Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Waushara Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Waushara Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research.

There are Wisconsin State censuses from 1895 and 1905. Also the Wisconsin Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index for 1820-1890. You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Wisconsin Census Records Research Guide

Waushara County, WI Courthouse and Government Records

Waushara County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Waushara County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Waushara County.The date listed for each category of record is usually the earliest registration filed. The earliest date does not indicate that there are numerous records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually registered.

See Also Wisconsin Courthouse Records Research Guide.

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. On April 30, 1928, the Waushara County Courthouse was completely destroyed by fire. Fortunately, the vaults withstood the intense heat and the records and valuable papers were saved.

Waushara County, WI Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Waushara County, WI?
A list of Waushara County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Wisconsin Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Waushara County, WI Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Waushara County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Waushara County. Many of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is just a listing which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Waushara Co. WI Books, Newspapers & Publications

Waushara Co. WI Church & Cemeteries

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Waushara Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Waushara Co. WI Military Records