Barron County, Wisconsin
Genealogy, History & Facts
When was Barron County, WI Created?
Barron County was created on March 19, 1859 from Polk County (originally named Dallas County, renamed March 4, 1869).
What is the County Seat of Barron County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Barron and the county government website is www.barroncountywi.gov/
Barron County, WI Vital Records
Where can find Barron County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Barron 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 Barron 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
Barron County, WI Census Records
What Barron County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Barron County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1820, 1830 (as Michigan Territory), 1840 (as Wisconsin Territory), 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940.
Barron Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Barron Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Barron 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.
- Search The U.S. Federal Census Collection
- Barron County, WI Census Records Links
Barron County, WI Courthouse and Government Records
Barron County Courthouse
What genealogical records can I find in the Barron County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Barron 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.
- Barron County Courthouse(all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: Barron County Government Center, 330 E. LaSalle Avenue, Barron, WI 54812; Phone: 715.537.6200
- Barron County was attached to Polk County for county and judicial purposes from 1859 to 1860; Dunn County from 1860 to 1868 and for judicial purposes from 1868 to 1874. Some early records may be found there.
- Phone: 715-537-6212
- Birth Records: 1877
- Marriage Records: 1868
- Death Records: 1877
- Land Records: 1870
- Phone: 715-537-6261
- Probate Records: 1880
- Phone: (715) 537-6265
- Court Records: 1874
Barron County, WI Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Barron County, WI?
A list of Barron County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Wisconsin Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Barron County Historical Society, 1870 13 1/2 Ave, Cameron 54822-9511
- Blue Hills Genealogical Society-Barron County, Inc. established in 2002; P.O. Box 383, Cameron, Wi 54822
- Area Research Center – University of Wisconsin – Stout, Library Learning Center, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751; Phone: 715/232-2300.
- 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 Barron County, WI Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Wisconsin State Genealogy Network(facebook.com)
- Barron County, Wisconsin Message Boards(boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Barron County
- Barron County, Wisconsin Genealogy Forum(genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Barron County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Barron 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.
Barron 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)
- The Rice Lake Times (Rice Lake, Wisconsin)(search.ancestry.com)
- Barron County, Wisconsin Books(amazon.com)
- Barron County Wisconsin Genealogy Books(books.google.com)
- Search Wisconsin Obituaries (1985 to current)(genealogybank.com)
Barron Co. WI Church & Cemeteries
- Wisconsin Church & Cemetery Research Guide
- Bohemian National Cemetery(google.com) Within the website includes the history, of how Abe Lincoln signed the original deed to the property. The site also includes all of the names of the people and dates who reside there.
- Barron Co., Wisconsin Graves(findagrave.com)
- Barron County Tombstone Transcription Project(usgwtombstones.org)
- Barron Co., Wisconsin Cemeteries(Internment.net)
- Barron Co., Wisconsin Cemetery Books(amazon.com)
- Barron County, Wisconsin Church Books(amazon.com)
Barron 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)
Barron Co. WI General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Wisconsin
- Barron County, Wisconsin Wikipedia(wikipedia.org)
- Barron County, Wisconsin Wiki(familysearch.org)
- Barron Co. WI Genealogy(kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library(familysearch.org)
- Barron County, Wisconsin(linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Wisconsin – Counties – Barron(cyndislist.com)
- Barron County Wisconsin(genealogytrails.com)
- Barron Co. WIGenweb(rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Barron County Genealogy Queries(cousinconnect.com)
- Barron Co. Data Collections(search.ancestry.com)
Barron Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Wisconsin Links and Information
- Barron Co. D.O.T. Road and Highway Maps(dot.wisconsin.gov)
- Wisconsin Public Land Survey Records: Original Field Notes & Plat Maps for Barron County
- 1895 Barron County Map(livgenmi.com)
Barron 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 Barron County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
