Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Wisconsin 1885 Census

Tonight I discovered the 1885 Wisconsin census at familysearch.com.

This is a very useful census as it helps fills the gap between 1880 and 1900.  Most of the 1890 federal census was destroyed by a fire.

You will find a transcribed page for each head of household and the actual images.  I love having the real image.  It makes it easy to look at neighbors.

The 1885 Wisconsin census also has a soldiers and sailors section which gives excellent details of the veterans.

Click here to go directly to a page to search this census.