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Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
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Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Facts
When was Manitowoc County, WI Created?
Manitowoc County was created on December 7, 1836 from Brown County.
What is the County Seat of Manitowoc County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Manitowoc and the county government website is www.co.manitowoc.wi.us/
What counties are adjacent to Manitowoc County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Brown County, Kewaunee County, Sheboygan County, Calumet County.
Manitowoc County, WI Vital Records
Where can find Manitowoc County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc 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.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Wisconsin Marriage Project
- Earliest Registration Dates by County
- Pre-1907 Birth Index
- Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926
- Wisconsin, Divorce Index, 1965-1984
- Wisconsin Marriage Index 1852-1907
- Wisconsin Marriage Index (selected entries pre-1907)
- Wisconsin, Marriage Index, 1973-1997
- Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930
- Pre-1892 Wisconsin Brides and/or Grooms from Maine State Archives Cards
- Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
- Pre-1907 Death Index
- 1959-1979 Death Index
- 1979-1984 Death Index
Manitowoc County, WI Census Records
What Manitowoc County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Manitowoc County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840 (as Wisconsin Territory), 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940.
Manitowoc Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Manitowoc Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Manitowoc 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
Manitowoc County, WI Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Manitowoc County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Manitowoc 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. The County Courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1852.
- Manitowoc County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 1010 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Phone: 920.683.4004
- County was attached to Brown County for county and judicial purposes from 1836–38 and Brown County for judicial purposes from 1839–48. Some early records may be found there.
- Manitowoc County Register of Deeds
- Phone: 920-683-4010
- Birth Records: 1858
- Marriage Records: 1849
- Death Records: 1864
- Land Records: 1835
- Manitowoc County Register in Probate Office
- Phone: 920-683-4015
- Probate Records: 1850
- Manitowoc County Clerk of Court Office
- Phone: (920) 683-4030
- Court Records: 1848
- Public Records of the Consolidated Court Automation Programs provides access to certain public records of the circuit courts of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin, Probate Estate Files, 1848-1935
- U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, 1785-1898
- BLM Land Records
Manitowoc County, WI Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Manitowoc County, WI?
A list of Manitowoc County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Wisconsin Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Manitowoc County Genealogical Society, PO Box 1745, Manitowoc, WI 54221-1745
- Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220; Phone: 920-684-4445
- St Nazianz Historical Society, PO Box 9, St Nazianz, WI 54232; Phone: 920-772-2229
- Two Rivers Historical Society and Museum, 1810 Jefferson St, Two Rivers, WI 54241; Phone: 920-793-1103
- Area Research Center – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Cofrin Library, 7th floor, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001; Phone: 920/465-2539
- Wisconsin Area Research Center Network
- State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706-1488
- Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, PO Box 5106, Madison, WI 53705
- Wisconsin Genealogy Index (wisconsinhistory.org) Search for pre-1907 Vital Records, as well as for 150,000 Wisconsin Name Index (WNI) records, including biographical sketches, obituaries, and newspaper articles published before 2000.
Where can I connect with other Manitowoc County, WI Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Wisconsin State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Manitowoc County
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Manitowoc County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Manitowoc 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.
Manitowoc Co. WI Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Wisconsin Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Wisconsin historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Wisconsin (1837 – 1992) (genealogybank.com)
- Manitowoc Herald Times (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Herald Times Reporter (Two Rivers, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Manitowoc Herald Times (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Der Nord-Westen (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Manitouwoc County Herald (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- The Manitowoc Herald (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) (search.ancestry.com)
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Books (amazon.com)
- Manitowoc County Wisconsin Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
- Search Wisconsin Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Manitowoc Co. WI Church & Cemeteries
- Wisconsin Church & Cemetery Research Guide
- Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Graves (findagrave.com)
- Manitowoc County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Church Books (amazon.com)
Manitowoc Co. WI Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Historical Image Collections (wisconsinhistory.org)
- Local History & Biography Articles (wisconsinhistory.org) thousands of historical newspaper articles on Wisconsin people and communities
- The Wisconsin Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Manitowoc Co. WI General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Wisconsin
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Development of town boundaries in Wisconsin. (search.ancestry.com)
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Manitowoc Co. WI Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Wisconsin – Counties – Manitowoc (cyndislist.com)
- Manitowoc County Wisconsin (genealogytrails.com)
- Manitowoc Co. WIGenweb (wiroots.org)
- Manitowoc County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Manitowoc Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Manitowoc Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Wisconsin Links and Information
- Manitowoc Co. D.O.T. Road and Highway Maps (dot.wisconsin.gov)
- Wisconsin Public Land Survey Records: Original Field Notes & Plat Maps for Manitowoc County
- 1895 Manitowoc County Map (livgenmi.com)
Manitowoc Co. WI Military Records
- Wisconsin Military Records Research Guide
- Wisconsin Military Records (fold3.com) gives you easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the Wisconsin both women and men which served. Just the thing for Manitowoc County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.