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The following important events in the history of Montana affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements.  
The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Montana|Montana]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements.  


'''1803-1850s'''<nowiki>: The United States acquired from France the area of Montana east of the mountains. Britain relinquished its claims to the western section in 1846. Until the 1850s, Montana was the domain of Indians, explorers, fur traders, trappers, and missionaries.</nowiki>
'''1803-1850s''': The United States acquired from France the area of Montana east of the mountains. Britain relinquished its claims to the western section in 1846. Until the 1850s, Montana was the domain of Indians, explorers, fur traders, trappers, and missionaries.  


'''1841'''<nowiki>: Jesuit priests founded St. Mary's mission. In the 1850's this mission became the center of ranching activity in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana.</nowiki>
'''1841''': Jesuit priests founded St. Mary's mission. In the 1850's this mission became the center of ranching activity in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana.  


'''1846'''<nowiki>: Fort Benton, the only Montana trading post to become a permanent settlement, was established on the Missouri River.</nowiki>
'''1846''': Fort Benton, the only Montana trading post to become a permanent settlement, was established on the Missouri River.


'''1855:'''&nbsp; (July 16,) Through&nbsp;the Treaty of Hell Gate the Salish and Kutenai (Kootnai) Indians ceded their lands to the United States.  
'''1855:'''(July 16,) Through the Treaty of Hell Gate the Salish and Kutenai (Kootnai) Indians ceded their lands to the United States.  


'''1859'''<nowiki>: Steamboats first reached Fort Benton.</nowiki>
'''1859''': Steamboats first reached Fort Benton.


'''1860s'''<nowiki>: Montana west of the continental divide was designated Missoula County, Washington Territory, in 1860. In 1861 the unsettled eastern portion was attached to Dakota Territory. In 1863 and 1864 all of Montana was included in Idaho Territory.</nowiki>
'''1860s''': Montana west of the continental divide was designated Missoula County, Washington Territory, in 1860. In 1861 the unsettled eastern portion was attached to Dakota Territory. In 1863 and 1864 all of Montana was included in Idaho Territory.  


'''1862-1864'''<nowiki>: The discovery of gold in western Montana brought an influx of miners to Bannack, Virginia City, and Helena. Many of the miners began farming and set up supply centers—such as Missoula, Deer Lodge, and Bozeman.</nowiki>
'''1862-1864''': The discovery of gold in western Montana brought an influx of miners to Bannack, Virginia City, and Helena. Many of the miners began farming and set up supply centers—such as Missoula, Deer Lodge, and Bozeman.


'''1864'''<nowiki>: Montana Territory was established with nine counties.</nowiki> (March 26,)  
'''1864''': Montana Territory was established with nine counties.(March 26,)  


'''1870:&nbsp;''' (January 22,) Piegan Indian village was attacked by troops of the U.S. Cavalry under cammand of Col. E. M. Baker,&nbsp;174 Indians killed, 140 taken prisoner
'''1870:''' (January 22,) Piegan Indian village was attacked by troops of the U.S. Cavalry under cammand of Col. E. M. Baker,&nbsp;174 Indians killed, 140 taken prisoner  


'''1867-1877 '''Indian Wars  
'''1867-1877 '''Indian Wars  
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'''1879''' Cheyenne  
'''1879''' Cheyenne  


'''1880s'''<nowiki>: Railroads first crossed Montana. The population of the territory was about 40,000.</nowiki>
'''1880s''': Railroads first crossed Montana. The population of the territory was about 40,000.


'''1889'''<nowiki>: Montana became a state.</nowiki> (November 8,)  
'''1889''': Montana became a state. (November 8,)  


'''1892&nbsp;''' (October 15,) Crow Indian reservation opened to settlers by Presidential proclamation.&nbsp; The territory covered 1,800,000 acres.  
'''1892''' (October 15,) Crow Indian reservation opened to settlers by Presidential proclamation. The territory covered 1,800,000 acres.  


'''1910-1925'''<nowiki>: The number of counties doubled from 28 to the present 56 as homesteaders moved into eastern Montana. By 1930 a cycle of drought years had driven many of the settlers from the state.</nowiki>
'''1910-1925''': The number of counties doubled from 28 to the present 56 as homesteaders moved into eastern Montana. By 1930 a cycle of drought years had driven many of the settlers from the state.  


An especially helpful source for studying the history of Montana is Merrill G. Burlingame and K. Ross Toole, Editors, ''A History of Montana'', Three Volumes. (New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1957; FHL book 978.6 H2b). Volume 3 has family histories.  
An especially helpful source for studying the history of Montana is Merrill G. Burlingame and K. Ross Toole, Editors, ''A History of Montana'', Three Volumes. (New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1957; FHL book 978.6 H2b). Volume 3 has family histories.  
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