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Local History & Genealogy<\/h1>\n

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Heritage Quest Online<\/a>:<\/strong> Search Census Records, books, PERSI, Revolutionary War, Freedman\u2019s Bank and more.<\/p>\n

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Waterford Area Local History Digital Collection<\/strong><\/a>
Includes books, manuscripts, photographs, yearbooks, maps and newspapers.<\/p>\n

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The Legacy of Waterford<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This site is created and managed by the Design Committee of Explore Waterford (EW). In an effort to promote the village\u2019s past, the Design Committee has created this site in collaboration with its Heritage Sites Walking Tour unveiled in 2018. Our motto: Y0UR HERITAGE\u2026YOUR FUTURE.<\/p>\n

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Burlington Historical Society<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Burlington Historical Society of Burlington, Wisconsin, was established in February 1928 to collect and preserve historical records and artifacts pertaining to the Burlington area. It was the first historical society in Racine County. The Society is a private, not-for-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.<\/p>\n

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Find A Grave<\/strong><\/a> is a resource for finding the final resting place of family, friends, and \u2018famous\u2019 individuals. With millions of names and photos, it is an invaluable tool for the genealogist and family history buff. Find A Grave memorials can contain rich content including photos, biographies and dates. Visitors can leave \u2018virtual flowers\u2019 on the memorials they visit, completing the online cemetery experience.<\/p>\n

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