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Green Lake County, Wisconsin
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Green Lake County, Wisconsin Facts

When was Green Lake County, WI Created?
Green Lake County was created on March 8, 1858 from Marquette County.

What is the County Seat of Green Lake County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Lancaster and the county government website is http://www.co.green-lake.wi.us/

What counties are adjacent to Green Lake County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Waushara CountyWinnebago CountyFond du Lac CountyDodge CountyColumbia CountyMarquette County.

Green Lake County, WI Vital Records

Where can find Green Lake County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Green Lake 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 Green Lake County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Wisconsin Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateDivorce CertificateDeath Certificate Application to mail.

Green Lake County, WI Census Records


What Green Lake County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Green Lake County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1860187018801890 (fragment, see below), 1900191019201930 and 1940.

Green Lake Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Green Lake Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Green Lake 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

Green Lake County, WI Courthouse and Government Records

Green Lake County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Green Lake County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Green Lake 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.

Green Lake County, WI Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Green Lake County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Green Lake 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.

Green Lake Co. WI Books, Newspapers & Publications

Green Lake Co. WI Church & Cemeteries

Green Lake Co. WI Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Green Lake Co. WI General and History Websites

Green Lake Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Green Lake Co. WI Military Records