Page of the Atlas and farmers' directory of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, 1931
Page of the Atlas and farmers' directory of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, 1931.

Wisconsin directories are valuable tools for genealogists researching ancestors in both rural farming communities and industrial cities like Milwaukee and Madison. These records, dating from the 19th century, list residents’ names, occupations, and addresses, reflecting the state’s strong agricultural and manufacturing economy. Given Wisconsin’s large German and Scandinavian immigrant population, directories can help track family movements before and after settlement. Additional sources such as voter rolls, business directories, and land ownership records provide further details for genealogical research in the Badger State.



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