Here are gathered a variety of resources some for general use and some for specific people we work closely with.

Burial Information

For more information on the burials at our Archdiocese of Milwaukee Cemeteries, please contact your local cemetery, or you can access ground burial information on line here at https://milwaukee.cemsites.com/ 

Genealogy Resources

For Genealogical information and research- you can contact the cemetery directly, or search the following genealogy resources:

Ancestry.com (Fee to use)  Genealogy resources include Historical Person Search, Obituaries, Name meanings as well as other tools to use for genealogical searches.

Top Wisconsin Genealogy Resources:

• Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS): Offers free access to extensive collections, including state censuses, birth/death/marriage indices, and probate records.
• FamilySearch: FamilySearch.org ( https://www.familysearch.org )   Provides free digital access to Wisconsin records, including vital records (deaths, 1808-1997; marriages), and census data.
• Recollection Wisconsin: A repository for digitized local history, including photos, maps, diaries, and local newspapers.
• BadgerLink: Wisconsin's online library that provides residents with access to specialized research tools, including newspaper archives and historical records.
• Ancestry Library Edition: Available free at many Wisconsin public libraries and through the WHS partnership, covering comprehensive census, birth, marriage, and death records.
• Area Research Centers (ARCs): A network of libraries across the state specializing in local historical records and manuscripts.
• Linkpendium: A, search engine and directory that directs users to over 10 million online family history resources, heavily categorized by state and county.
• WIGenWeb Project : Part of the national USGenWeb Project, this volunteer-run search engine provides free access to county-specific archives, including transcribed records and local history resources.
• Pre-1907 Vital Records Index: A specific search tool for finding birth, marriage, and death records filed in Wisconsin before 1907.
• Wisconsin Genealogy Trails : A community-driven engine focused on transcribing data such as cemetery listings, military rosters, and old biographies for every Wisconsin county.

Key Record Types & Searches:

• Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage): Search the Wisconsin Historical Society pre-1907 index or FamilySearch for death indexes.
• Census Records: Utilize HeritageQuest (available via BadgerLink) or Ancestry for federal and state census data.
• Obituaries and Burial Records: Check Find a Grave or BillionGraves through FamilySearch.
• County Records: Use Linkpendium to navigate specific county resources, including court, land, and probate records. 

National Records Searches:

• National Archives (NARA): Essential for U.S. Census records, military service records, passenger arrival records, and naturalization records.
• USGenWeb Project: A network of volunteers providing free, county-level, and state-specific records and histories.
• Find a Grave: A large, community-driven database for locating burial records and grave photos.
• Cyndi's List: A curated, categorized directory of over 330,000 links to genealogy websites.
• Internet Archive: A massive, free library of digitized books, maps, and texts, often useful for family histories.
• BillionGraves: A specialized, free database for searching, locating, and viewing photos of gravestones. 

Key Records for Research:

• Census Records: Federal (1790-1950) and state censuses provide details on family units.
• Military Records: Pension files, service records, and bounty land warrants.
• Immigration Records: Passenger lists and naturalization documents.
• Vital Records: Birth, marriage, and death records (often via state archives or local courthouses). 
• FamilySearch Centers: Over 5,000 local, in-person locations offering free access to specialized resources.
• Library of Congress: Offers extensive digital collections of maps, photos, and manuscripts.
• DAR Genealogical Research System: A reputable database for lineages focusing on early American history.
• Wisconsin Historical Society: Offers free, recorded webinars, handouts, and guides for online research. 

Physical and Local Resources:

• Local Libraries: Provide access to local newspapers, city directories, and librarians experienced in genealogical research.
• Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center: Hosts one of the largest research collections in the U.S..
• State Archives and Historical Societies: Hold records unique to the state, such as land records and state census records.