WCHSM works with other museums and organizations to promote historical and research efforts. Below are additional resources and links that might help in your research endeavors.
The Naturalization Process
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the state circuit courts usually administered the naturalization process, which was established by federal law. In Waukesha, the county circuit court also handled naturalization cases.
Visit our Naturalization Process page for more information on this topic.
Outside Resources
WCHSM is just one repository for information. For additional organizations and research help please see our list of Professional Associations
Wisconsin Digital Collections
Waukesha County History 1870 – 1920
Collaboration between WCHSM, the Waukesha Public Library and UW-Madison Libraries Digital Collections. The images and texts of “Waukesha County History 1870-1920” offer a broad sample of the historical materials available for research at each institution.
State of Wisconsin Collection UW Madison Digital Libraries
The University of Wisconsin Digital Libraries provide access to thousands of records held in their collection.
The American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection contains over 8000 maps, ranging from early maps of Asia to historical maps of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, and other American cities, states, and national parks. The digital collection is under continuing development.
Of particular interest for Waukesha are the 1859 County Map, 1873 Atlas, an numerous other township and regional maps.
National
National Register of Historic Places
Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archaeological resources.
Administered since 1933 these separate and ongoing programs have recorded America’s built environments in multi format surveys comprising more than 556,900 measured drawings, photographs, and written histories for more that 38,600 historic structures and sites dating for Pre-Colombian times to the twentieth century. Made available through the Library of Congress.
General Land Office Records: Bureau of Land Management
The General Land Office Automated Records Project is responsible for making these important documents available to the public. The documents are scanned and indexed, making them readily available to researchers online. This site has a variety of documents available, and is continually updated as digitization continues. Current resources include: Patents, Survey Plats, Field Notes and Land Status Records.
Genealogical Research
Carroll University Library Archives and 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 Archives
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
Historical Societies & Museum in SE Wisconsin
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 (Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps 1867-1950)
