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== Online resources == | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4031 Minnesota's Early Explorers] ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4031 Minnesota's Early Explorers] ($) | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#mn County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/454038-minnesota-its-story-and-biography-vol-1?offset=1 Minnesota, Its Story and Biography] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/454038-minnesota-its-story-and-biography-vol-1?offset=1 Minnesota, Its Story and Biography] | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4003 Minnesota Historical Society, Vol. 1] ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4003 Minnesota Historical Society, Vol. 1] ($) | ||
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*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.tz189t;view=1up;seq=9 Minnesota biographies, 1655-1912, Vol. 14] compiled by Warren Upham, e-book | *[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.tz189t;view=1up;seq=9 Minnesota biographies, 1655-1912, Vol. 14] compiled by Warren Upham, e-book | ||
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.c2858767;view=1up;seq=7 Compendium of history and biography of central and northern Minnesota, containing a history of the state of Minnesota ... also ... biographical sketches of hundreds of prominent old settlers and representative citizens of central and northern Minnesota], e-book | *[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.c2858767;view=1up;seq=7 Compendium of history and biography of central and northern Minnesota, containing a history of the state of Minnesota ... also ... biographical sketches of hundreds of prominent old settlers and representative citizens of central and northern Minnesota], e-book | ||
*[http://www.dalbydata.com/user.php?action=pibsearch Dalby Database] at Owatonna Public Library - statewide search of people in books | |||
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89066265109;view=1up;seq=23 Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota : illustrated with steel plate and copper plate engravings.1999] e-book | *[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89066265109;view=1up;seq=23 Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota : illustrated with steel plate and copper plate engravings.1999] e-book | ||
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t52f82c40;view=1up;seq=9 Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota. History of Minnesota by C.E. Flandrau. v. 1., 1900] e-book | *[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t52f82c40;view=1up;seq=9 Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota. History of Minnesota by C.E. Flandrau. v. 1., 1900] e-book | ||
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A biography is a history of a person’s life. In a biography you may find the individual’s birth, marriage, and death information, and the names of his or her parents, children, or other family members. Biographies often include photographs, family traditions and stories, clues about an ancestor’s place of origin, places where he or she has lived, church affiliation, military service, and activities within the community. The information must be used carefully, however, because there may be inaccuracies. | A biography is a history of a person’s life. In a biography you may find the individual’s birth, marriage, and death information, and the names of his or her parents, children, or other family members. Biographies often include photographs, family traditions and stories, clues about an ancestor’s place of origin, places where he or she has lived, church affiliation, military service, and activities within the community. The information must be used carefully, however, because there may be inaccuracies. | ||
==Biographies in Local Histories== | |||
*Biographical information is often found in '''state, county, and town histories'''. | *Biographical information is often found in '''state, county, and town histories'''. | ||
*Towards the end of the 19th century, began publishers soliciting short biographical/family histories from local founding families, offering to publish them in an upcoming local history. This then became an incentive for family members to buy a copy of the book. | *Towards the end of the 19th century, began publishers soliciting short biographical/family histories from local founding families, offering to publish them in an upcoming local history. This then became an incentive for family members to buy a copy of the book. | ||
*Families represented were '''not necessarily prominent'''. Practically everyone living there, especially in the Midwest, counted as an early settler. | *Families represented were '''not necessarily prominent'''. Practically everyone living there, especially in the Midwest, counted as an early settler. | ||
*These biographies often start with '''the first member of the family to settle in the area''', and detail their descendants at the time of publishing. They may tell '''where the family moved in from'''. Children's marriages often are given, with '''maiden names''' included. | *These biographies often start with '''the first member of the family to settle in the area''', and detail their descendants at the time of publishing. They may tell '''where the family moved in from'''. Children's marriages often are given, with '''maiden names''' included. | ||
===Finding Biographies=== | |||
*The [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy#Counties|'''county Wiki page''']] lists several county histories. It also lists '''local libraries, and societies''' which probably have copies of local histories. | *The [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy#Counties|'''county Wiki page''']] lists several county histories. It also lists '''local libraries, and societies''' which probably have copies of local histories. | ||
*Many histories are no longer under copyright and can be found in the following '''online, digitized book collections'''. Search with keywords "History" and "the name of your locality" (state, county, or town). | *Many histories are no longer under copyright and can be found in the following '''online, digitized book collections'''. Search with keywords "History" and "the name of your locality" (state, county, or town). | ||
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*The FamilySearch library has extensive collections of these local histories. Many are digitized. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] under your locality for the topics "Biography" and "History". | *The FamilySearch library has extensive collections of these local histories. Many are digitized. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] under your locality for the topics "Biography" and "History". | ||
== Statewide Collections == | |||
The best collections of published biographies in [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy|Minnesota]] are at the Minnesota Historical Society Library, the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Public Library. The state historical society has published an index to biographical sketches: | The best collections of published biographies in [[Minnesota, United States Genealogy|Minnesota]] are at the Minnesota Historical Society Library, the University of Minnesota, and the Minneapolis Public Library. The state historical society has published an index to biographical sketches: | ||
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MINNESOTA, [COUNTY] – BIOGRAPHY | MINNESOTA, [COUNTY] – BIOGRAPHY | ||
== Further Reading == | |||
See the[[United States Biographies|United States Biographies]] for information on nationwide biographical collections. See also the "[[Illinois History|History]]" and "[[Illinois Genealogy|Genealogy]]" sections for additional sources. You may wish to explore biography, history and genealogy sections in the wiki at county levels also. | See the[[United States Biographies|United States Biographies]] for information on nationwide biographical collections. See also the "[[Illinois History|History]]" and "[[Illinois Genealogy|Genealogy]]" sections for additional sources. You may wish to explore biography, history and genealogy sections in the wiki at county levels also. | ||
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