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When was Rock County, WI Created?
Rock County was created on December 7, 1836 from Milwaukee County.
What is the County Seat of Rock County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Janesville and the county government website is www.co.rock.wi.us/
What counties are adjacent to Rock County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Green County, Dane County, Jefferson County, Walworth County, Boone County, Illinois, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Where can find Rock County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Rock 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 Rock 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.
What Rock County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Rock 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.
Rock Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Rock Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Rock 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
What genealogical records can I find in the Rock County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Rock 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 Corthouse 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. Rock County Courthouse was built in 1841 and was destroyed by fire in 1859.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Rock County, WI?
A list of Rock County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Wisconsin Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Rock County, WI Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Rock County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Rock 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.