Hello, Sorry to butt in. Wife and I have visited all but 4 WI. court houses after we were told there were a few years the State Vitals office did not require the county offices to forward vitals. I know not everyone is able to travel to all court houses in America! Maybe we need more vols to do your research for you when you are unable to visit court houses? Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com >>> [email protected] 01/19/06 8:22 PM >>> JoAnn, Grant Co., WI began recording deaths in 1876. There may be a few pre-1876 deaths in the records, but they would be the exception. The State of Wisconsin began recording vital records in 1907. However, many of the early 1900 records are missing. I can't be sure, but suspect the 1876-1907 death records probably only contain 30-40% of the actual deaths. Marriages are the best of the early Wisconsin vital records. For them, I would estimate 95% from the 1850's were recorded in the County and/or State records. Dave Taft ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== Chain letters, 'virus warnings' and the like should not be posted to the list. Send them to the list admin first for verification of validity: Mari at [email protected] ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx
Duane & List: I rarely request records from the State office, but instead deal almost exclusively with county courthouses. It's not necessary to GO to the courthouse; a quick phone call to inquire about fees, followed by a written request with check and often an SASE will do the trick. M Donna DeVoe <[email protected]> wrote: Hello, Sorry to butt in. Wife and I have visited all but 4 WI. court houses after we were told there were a few years the State Vitals office did not require the county offices to forward vitals. I know not everyone is able to travel to all court houses in America! Maybe we need more vols to do your research for you when you are unable to visit court houses? Duane -- Donna & Duane DeVoe Come Visit Lena, Illinois! http://www.villageoflena.com >>> [email protected] 01/19/06 8:22 PM >>> JoAnn, Grant Co., WI began recording deaths in 1876. There may be a few pre-1876 deaths in the records, but they would be the exception. The State of Wisconsin began recording vital records in 1907. However, many of the early 1900 records are missing. I can't be sure, but suspect the 1876-1907 death records probably only contain 30-40% of the actual deaths. Marriages are the best of the early Wisconsin vital records. For them, I would estimate 95% from the 1850's were recorded in the County and/or State records. Dave Taft ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== Chain letters, 'virus warnings' and the like should not be posted to the list. Send them to the list admin first for verification of validity: Mari at [email protected] ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ==== WIGRANT Mailing List ==== If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me Mari, WIGRANT List Admin at [email protected] *--*--*--*--*--*--*Happy Hunting!!*--*--*--*--*--*--* ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx ========================== Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California