A majority of researchers who use the Research Center are genealogists. We've had family history inquiries from around the United States as well as internationally.
Our next largest percentage of researchers, involves home/building/property research. We've uncovered or clarified information for a large number of projects over the years.
Please contact our Archivist or Research Assistants to inquire about your research. You are welcome to stop in (for hours, see General Information) or we can be reached at 262-521-2859 ext. 223 (telephone), 262-521-2865 (fax), evandenheuvel@wchsm.org (email). If we are unable to assist you or you have exhausted our resources, we will refer you to the next best source for sought-after information. You may use the Research Center (on-site) for $3.00 per day. Historical Society Members have unlimited on-site use of the Research Center when they show their membership cards. By mail, email, fax, or phone, we charge $10.00 per hour. In addition, we charge $0.20 per photocopy. When we send material, postage or faxing is extra.
Listed below, are helpful links for genealogists and all those with an interest in local history:
Major Reference Sources for Genealogical and Property Research in the Research Center
Genealogical Researchwww.genealogy.com
Carroll College Library Archives & Special Collections
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Dodge/Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Family Search
Federation of Genealogical Societies
Milwaukee County Genealogical Society
National Genealogical Society
Prairie Home Cemetery
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries American Geographical Society Library
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries Division of Archives and Special Collections Index Page
USGenWeb Project
US National Archives and Records Administration - Great Lakes Region
Waukesha County Wisconsin Genealogy (GenWeb)
Waukesha County Genealogical Society
Waukesha County Register of Deeds – Genealogy Page
Waukesha Public Library
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
Waukesha County Historical Societies & Museums Contact Information
Big Bend/Vernon Historical Society, P.O. Box 68, Big Bend, WI 53103-0068
Butler Community Foundation (Historic Clarke House), 5151 Detrie Court, Butler, WI 53007
Eagle Historical Society
Elmbrook Historical Society
Genesee Heritage Society
Hartland Historical Society , P.O. Box 54, Hartland, WI 53029
Hawks Inn Historical Society
Menomonee Falls Historical Society
Mukwonago Historical Society, 103 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Muskego Historical Society
New Berlin Historical Society , 19765 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53146
Oconomowoc Historical Society & Lake Country Museum
Old World Wisconsin
Pewaukee Area Historical Society
Sussex-Lisbon Area Historical Society
Ten Chimneys Foundation
Waukesha Engine Historical Society , 1000 W St Paul Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
Wisconsin Postal History Society , N95 W32259 County Line Road, Hartland, WI 53029
Other County & State Historical Societies near Waukesha County:
Dodge County Historical Society & Museum
Jefferson Historical Society , 305 South Main St., Jefferson, WI 53549
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Ozaukee County Historical Society
Racine Heritage Museum
Walworth County Historical Society
Washington County Historical Society
Wisconsin Local History Network
Wisconsin Historical Societies listing
Wisconsin Veteran's Museum
Property Research:
Waukesha County Register of Deeds – Genealogy Page
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries American Geographical Society Library
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries Division of Archives and Special Collections Index Page
City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission
City of Waukesha Building Inspector (Plans)
Waukesha Public Library
Wisconsin Historical Society (Historic Preservation/Historic Buildings)
Wisconsin Historical Society (Sandborn Fire Insurance Maps 1867-1950)
Independent Researchers (we do not specifically endorse these individuals):
Sally Hagen House Histories, 531 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188, 262-547-0101, salhagen@wi.rr.com
