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*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#mn County and Town Histories], includes biographies | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#mn County and Town Histories], includes biographies | ||
*[http://www.exploreminnesota.com/about/history/index.aspx?gclid=CNDx39malpkCFRYiagodHT4wcQ Explore Minnesota] | *[http://www.exploreminnesota.com/about/history/index.aspx?gclid=CNDx39malpkCFRYiagodHT4wcQ Explore Minnesota] | ||
*[http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm Minnesota Historical Society] | *[http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm Minnesota Historical Society] | ||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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*'''1800– 1809:''' Part of Indiana Territory | *'''1800– 1809:''' Part of Indiana Territory | ||
*'''1803: '''The United States obtains the western portion of the area through the Louisiana Purchase. | *'''1803: '''The United States obtains the western portion of the area through the Louisiana Purchase. | ||
*'''1805: '''The U.S. purchased | *'''1805: '''The U.S. purchased land for Fort Snelling | ||
*'''1809–1818:''' Part of Illinois Territory | *'''1809–1818:''' Part of Illinois Territory | ||
*'''1818: '''The northern part of Minnesota ceded by British | *'''1818: '''The northern part of Minnesota ceded by British | ||
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*'''1852: '''(July 23,) Sioux Indians turned over all their land in Iowa and most of their land in Minnesota to U.S. | *'''1852: '''(July 23,) Sioux Indians turned over all their land in Iowa and most of their land in Minnesota to U.S. | ||
*'''1851–1855: '''The Indians give up their rights to millions of acres of land west of the Mississippi River. | *'''1851–1855: '''The Indians give up their rights to millions of acres of land west of the Mississippi River. | ||
*'''1854-1855:''' | *'''1854-1855:''' Chippewa Indians cede land | ||
*'''1857: | *'''1857: ''' Spirit Lake Massacre (Iowa) | ||
*'''1854:''' Large scale immigration begins when the railroad reaches the Mississippi River. | *'''1854:''' Large scale immigration begins when the railroad reaches the Mississippi River. | ||
*'''1858:''' (May 11,) Minnesota gains statehood. | *'''1858:''' (May 11,) Minnesota gains statehood. | ||
*'''1861–1865:''' The Civil War and Indian wars involve 22,000 men. | *'''1861–1865:''' The Civil War and Indian wars involve 22,000 men. | ||
*'''1862: | *'''1862: ''' Sioux Indians led by Chief Little Crow killed about one thousand white settlers. The Sioux were subdued and forced to give up their lands and move into the Dakotas. | ||
*'''1862:''' Dakota Conflict (See [[Minnesota Military Records]] for details.) | *'''1862:''' Dakota Conflict (See [[Minnesota Military Records]] for details.) | ||
*'''1863:''' (August 18,) Chief Little Crow led Sioux uprising in Minnesota. Indians defeated by Henry Sibley | *'''1863:''' (August 18,) Chief Little Crow led Sioux uprising in Minnesota. Indians defeated by Henry Sibley at Wood Lake September 23rd. | ||
*'''1863:''' | *'''1863:''' Chippewa Indians cede land | ||
*'''1866: | *'''1866: ''' Chippewa Indians cede land | ||
*'''1889: '''Indians ceded land | *'''1889: '''Indians ceded land | ||
*'''1870–1890: '''Rapid settlement as homesteaders— many immigrants from Germany, Sweden, and Norway—move into western and southwestern Minnesota. | *'''1870–1890: '''Rapid settlement as homesteaders— many immigrants from Germany, Sweden, and Norway—move into western and southwestern Minnesota. | ||
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*'A Supplement to Reference Guide to Minnesota History: A Subject Bibliography, 1970–1980''<ref>Brook, Michael. ''A Supplement to Reference Guide to Minnesota History: A Subject Bibliography, 1970–1980''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1983. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|196690|title-id|disp=book 977.6 A3b supp}}..) </ref>The original bibliography and this supplement are arranged by subjects. There is an index to authors and subjects but not to titles.'' | *'A Supplement to Reference Guide to Minnesota History: A Subject Bibliography, 1970–1980''<ref>Brook, Michael. ''A Supplement to Reference Guide to Minnesota History: A Subject Bibliography, 1970–1980''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1983. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|196690|title-id|disp=book 977.6 A3b supp}}..) </ref>The original bibliography and this supplement are arranged by subjects. There is an index to authors and subjects but not to titles.'' | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FS | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760 referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | ||
*''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ({{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS | *''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ({{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FSC|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FS | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FSC|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978 referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380 referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G C Merriam, 1971. ({{FSC|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FS | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G C Merriam, 1971. ({{FSC|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC printsec=frontcover dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27 ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS | *''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | ||
To find more books and articles about Minnesota 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Minnesota history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Minnesota 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Minnesota history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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