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Taylor County, Wisconsin
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Taylor County, Wisconsin Facts

When was Taylor County, WI Created?
Taylor County was created on March 4, 1875 from Chippewa CountyClark CountyLincoln County and Marathon County.

What is the County Seat of Taylor County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Medford and the county government website is www.co.taylor.wi.us/

What counties are adjacent to Taylor County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Price CountyLincoln CountyMarathon CountyClark CountyChippewa CountyRusk County.

Taylor County, WI Vital Records

Where can find Taylor County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Taylor 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 Taylor 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.

Taylor County, WI Census Records


What Taylor County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Taylor County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18801890 (fragment, see below), 1900191019201930 and 1940.

Taylor Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1880. Taylor Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1880. Taylor 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

Taylor County, WI Courthouse and Government Records

Taylor County Courthouse

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

Taylor County, WI Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Taylor Co. WI Books, Newspapers & Publications

Taylor Co. WI Church & Cemeteries

Taylor Co. WI Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Taylor Co. WI General and History Websites

Taylor Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Taylor Co. WI Military Records