Where can find eau claire county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Feb 06, 2020 the discussion series, titled one read eau claire, will feature 12 books, onetotwo per month, for 12 months, on 15 different topics of importance in eau claire, as nominated by citizens at the 2020 martin luther king jr. Visit our other wisconsin historical society websites. The entire town was separated as eau claire county by an act of the wisconsin state legislature on october 6, 1856 geography. Publications including eau claire city directories 18801923, eau claire high school yearbooks 19001923, eau claire area histories, wisconsin county histories and various periodicals published in eau claire in the early 20th century. Eau claire is the principal city of the eau claire, wisconsin metropolitan. What eau claire county, wi census records are available. More than 1,100 photographs depicting eau claire and the surrounding area are now available online from the chippewa valley museum archives. Copies of county plat books from about 1870 to 1900 can be found on microfilm at the wisconsin historical society.
Township charles chetek chippewa citizen clinton township creamery cumberland township daughter deceased died dovre township dunn county eau claire erected family faith farmer of section farming and. History of eau claire county wisconsin past and present including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county 1914 hardcover. Usa 1,060,369 wisconsin 21,326 wisconsin histories and genealogies 960 statewide histories and genealogies. Lc land ownership maps, 1416 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Wisconsin is a public domain federalland state, where unclaimed federal land was surveyed, then granted or sold by the government through federal land offices. Usgenweb wisconsin archives eau claire county vital records source. Iron was mined near wilson and also west of eau galle. Eau claire, located in northwestern wisconsin about 85 miles east of minneapolisst. Eau claire collectible wisconsin postcards for sale ebay. We are proud to have an amazing history program at uw eau claire. Including its history, the eau claire masonic temple, the carson park, the oakwood mall, and more sam night on. Eau claire area historical photographs, chippewa valley museum. Including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county william francis 18421915 bailey ed on. Jan 01, 2016 history of eau claire county wisconsin past and present including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county 1914 hardcover william francis bailey on.
The county was named for the city of eau claire, itself french for clear water eau claire county is bordered by chippewa county north, clark county east, jackson county southeast, trempealeau county south, buffalo county southwest, pepin county west, dunn county west. The first document recording a sale of a piece of land from the government was called a land patent and the first owner of the land was called a patentee. Eau claire area research center arc the arc, located on the uweau claire campus, is a cooperative project of the university and the wisconsin historical society to preserve historical records in a sixcounty region consisting of buffalo, chippewa, clark, eau claire, rusk and taylor counties. Later, when the land was sold or mortgaged by private owners, the. Topics covered include agriculture, educational institutions, eau claire county residents in the civil war and spanishamerican war.
Transcription of centennial eau claire, the sawdust city this is a 184 page book published in 1972 covering history of the city of eau claire if you would like to volunteer to help with this transcription project, please drop me a line. Covid19 eau claire city county health department coronavirus updates april 7, 2020 election results april 7, 2020 election results eau claire county s new logo eau claire county has a new look. History of eau claire county, wisconsin 1914 pages 806807 john h. Genealogy trails history group eau claire county vital records source. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. A political history of wisconsin genealogy gophers. Here youll find information about services and activities of our city government, as well as access to other community web sites and agencies. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Census bureau, the county has a total area of 645 square miles 1,670 km 2. Chippewa valley museum eau claire, wisconsin history museum. History of northern wisconsin, 1881 historical and biographical album of the chippewa valley. History of eau claire county wisconsin, 1914, past and. The name was changed to the town of eau claire on march 31, 1856. We are proud to have an amazing history program at uweau claire.
Topics of new wisconsin books suitable for holiday. Only the portions pertaining to eau claire county will be presented here from the books that contain histories covering greater portions of the state of wisconsin. Map of eau claire county, wisconsin library of congress. History and general information city of eau claire, wisconsin.
Apr 24, 2020 university of wisconsineau claire special collections and area research center. Plenty of charcoal there are accounts in some history books of coal miles near new auburn in northern chippewa county. History of eau claire county wisconsin past and present including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county 1914 hardcover william francis bailey on. Nov 06, 2019 new wisconsin books highlight river journeys, green bay packers and state brewing history. The first volume is a local history, and the second volume consists of biographical sketches of residents of the county. Paul, was incorporated in 1872 and currently has a population of over 65,000. One read eau claire monthly book discussion series kicks. Histories that will be included within these pages are. Eau claire county was originally set off as the town of clearwater in chippewa county in 1855. A place to ask questions, seek answers and be inspired. Located almost entirely in eau claire county, for which it is the county seat, the city had a population of 65,883 at the 2010 census, making it the states ninthlargest city. Search usa wisconsin eau claire county eau claire county. Later, when the land was sold or mortgaged by private owners, the document.
If you have family history in barron county, wisconsin, this book will be very useful to you. Once teeming with buffalo and other game, the eau claire area was hotly contested among the sioux and ojibwe for generations. They contain several county maps, which list road systems, as well as schools, offices, churches, and other valuable historical and genealogical information. The discussion series, titled one read eau claire, will feature 12 books, onetotwo per month, for 12 months, on 15 different topics of importance in eau claire, as nominated by citizens at the 2020 martin luther king jr.
Including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county. The entire town was separated as eau claire county by an act of the wisconsin state legislature on october 6, 1856. Choose a website wisconsin history tour wisconsin historical society wisconsin historical society store wisconsin historical museum wade house villa louis stonefield reed school pendarvis old world wisconsin madeline island museum h. History of eau claire county, wisconsin past and present including an account of.
Discover the history of wisconsin through our bestseller books, and read about wisconsins dairy industry and community leaders. Including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county the publishers of the history desire to acknowledge the cor dial and valuable assistance which has been accorded them in its compilation by many citizens of eau claire county. University of wisconsineau claire special collections and area research center. Our students have the opportunity to complete substantial research projects through facultystudent collaboration, take their history studies abroad, and intern across the country. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. This story of clark county, wisconsin has been created and is maintained by the clark county, wis. The society has an extensive collection of local and county histories for wisconsin, the united states and canada, most from 18501920, with rich information on communities and prominent citizens. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 eau claire county, wisconsin source. Federal population schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 fragment, see below, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 eau claire co.
In 1876, 1878, and 1881, wisconsin state atlas maps were published. Includes business directories, statistical table, distance table, list of county officers, views of residential, and commercial properties. Plenty of charcoal there are accounts in some history books of coal miles near new auburn in. History of dane county, wisconsin contains an account of dane countys settlement, growth, development and resources, including city and town improvements, industries, manufactories, churches, schools, societies, its war record, and portraits of prominent men and early settlers. Eau claire area research center free lookups gift shop more resources.
Covid19 eau claire citycounty health department coronavirus updates april 7, 2020 election results april 7, 2020 election results eau. History buffs and supported by your generous donations. Jul 30, 20 more than 1,100 photographs depicting eau claire and the surrounding area are now available online from the chippewa valley museum archives. History of eau claire county wisconsin, 1914, past and present. A brief history of eau claire wisconsin historical society. Explore eau claire county click on picture eau claire county, created in 1856 from chippewa county, is named for the city of eau claire, which is french for clear water.
Maps in this atlas contain names of the property owners. Croix county enjoyed a brief iron mining boom at the turn of the century. Nygaard, the popular county clerk of eau claire county, a position he has continuously held since 1904, was born in norway, january 19, 1863, the son of halvor h. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Wisconsin state genealogical society eau claire county. Eau claire county, wisconsin genealogy trails genealogy and history a proud member of the genealogy trails family. A listing of all the schools in eau claire county, wi with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Eau claire area historical photographs, chippewa valley. Include the county and exact name of each cemetery you wish to order copies of. Landowner index to 1910 eau claire county wisconsin atlas, usgenweb archives. Eau claire county was originally set off as the town of clearwater in chippewa county, in 1855. Our story, vol iii mining ventures often led to disappointment. Wisconsin land and property genealogy familysearch wiki.
Located in northwest wisconsin, the county seat is eau claire. To properly and adequately write the history of eau claire county has been a. New wisconsin books highlight river journeys, green bay packers and state brewing history. History of northern wisconsin, 1881 historical and biographical album of the chippewa valley wisconsin, 18912 history of eau claire county wisconsin, past and present, 1914 ongoing project eau claire county history, 1949, by jennie l. Eau claire county, wisconsin genealogy familysearch. There were also reports of traces of iron ore found north of stanley. American genealogicalbiographical index agbi ancestry. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your eau claire county ancestors. Phillips memorial public library in eau claire to provide access to this wideranging collection, which offers a look at businesses, industry, recreation, and daily life in northwest wisconsin in the 19th and 20th. English traveler jonathan carver 17101780 wrote the first description of the area in 1767.
Topics of new wisconsin books suitable for holiday gifts include river voyages, green bay packers and. We learn a great deal about our world, government, culture, and ourselves through the study of history. History of eau claire county, wisconsin, past and present. History of eau claire county, wisconsin 1914 pages 843844\ lucian v. Eau claire county asylum eau claire, wisconsin source. Eau claire county history obituary, marriage, divorce, birth, eau claire history. Ripley is known today as an influential and substantial business man of eau claire, but the history of his lifes work is woven into the annals of the development of the great timber lands of america. Welcome to our eau claire county family history research page. Eau claire is located at the confluence of the eau claire and chippewa rivers in eau claire county. Eau claire county, wisconsin eau claire county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi viskonsin savezna drzava. Excerpt from history of eau claire county, wisconsin, past and present. Eau claire county, wisconsin was created on october 6, 1856 from chippewa county.
Eau claire county board of supervisors created the chippewa valley regional airport commission. Eau claire area research center arc the arc, located on the uw eau claire campus, is a cooperative project of the university and the wisconsin historical society to preserve historical records in a six county region consisting of buffalo, chippewa, clark, eau claire, rusk and taylor counties. Take a trip and discover the bygone days of the great logging era in wisconsin and the chippewa valley, the early history of eau claire and more through these historical videos. Eau claire 1885 maps and atlases in our collections. Wisconsin local and county histories wisconsin historical. History of eau claire county wisconsin past and present. Webster rural school histories history of augusta in our centennial year of 1956, by mmes. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. History and general information city of eau claire. Mining ventures often led to disappointment usgennet. Include your email address in case we have a question about your order. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The wisconsin loggers malcolm rosholt 19072005, author of the wisconsin logging book. History of eau claire county wisconsin past and present including an account of the cities, towns and villages of the county editorinchief judge william f.
There are many types of census records for eau claire county guide you in researching your family tree. Full text of history of eau claire county, wisconsin, past and. This 1914 history of eau claire county, wisconsin, provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the county from the early years of european exploration and settlement. Old historical city, county and state maps of wisconsin. New wisconsin books cover river voyages, packers and brewing.