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[[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] has been the home to the Chippewa, Fox, Kickapoo, Menominee, Potawatomi, Sauk, Sioux, Winnebago, and other Indian tribes. After the early 1800s, white settlers occupied most of these lands, but several reservations were created and still exist. | [[Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] has been the home to the Chippewa, Fox, Kickapoo, Menominee, Potawatomi, Sauk, Sioux, Winnebago, and other Indian tribes. After the early 1800s, white settlers occupied most of these lands, but several reservations were created and still exist. | ||
The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has some copies of [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] records from Wisconsin. Most of these records are at the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]]. You will find several special censuses listed in the | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has some copies of [[Bureau of Indian Affairs|Bureau of Indian Affairs]] records from Wisconsin. Most of these records are at the [[National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)|National Archives Great Lakes Region (Chicago)]]. You will find several special censuses listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under WISCONSIN - CENSUS. The catalog lists Indian censuses taken as early as 1836, and annuity rolls as early as 1849. | ||
Also listed are Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian census rolls, which were taken during the years 1885–1940. The | Also listed are Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian census rolls, which were taken during the years 1885–1940. The FamilySearch Catalog lists some records of the various tribes under WISCONSIN - NATIVE RACES and others in the Subject Search under the name of the tribe. | ||
For the very early period, be sure to check the Roman Catholic mission records. One collection of these is: | For the very early period, be sure to check the Roman Catholic mission records. One collection of these is: | ||