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Guide to '''Cook County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. | Guide to '''Cook County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. | ||
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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016 | <center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016 | ||
|organized= November 3, 1874<ref>[https:// | |organized= November 3, 1874<ref>[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library] accessed 12/18/2020.</ref> | ||
|county seat= Grand Marais | |county seat= Grand Marais | ||
|parent county= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]]<ref>[https:// | |parent county= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]]<ref>[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library] accessed 12/18/2020.</ref> | ||
|variant spellings= | |variant spellings= | ||
|county1= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]] | |county1= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]] | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
The | The County was named for Michael Cook, Territorial and State Senator. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Cook County, Minnesota" in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County,_Minnesota'' accessed 8 Nov 2018 </ref> | ||
=== County Courthouse === | === County Courthouse === | ||
{{MN Courthouse Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Courthouse Intro|Cook}} | ||
'''Cook County Courthouse'''<br> 411 West 2nd Street<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>Phone: 218-387-3610<br>[http://www.co.cook.mn.us/ Cook County Website] <br><br> | '''Cook County Courthouse'''<br> 411 West 2nd Street<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>Phone: 218-387-3610<br>[http://www.co.cook.mn.us/ Cook County Website] <br><br> | ||
County Recorder has birth and death records from 1900, marriage records from 1901, land records from 1886, and military records from 1919.<br>Court Administrator has divorce, court and probate records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | County Recorder has birth and death records from 1900, marriage records from 1901, land records from 1886, and military records from 1919.<br>Court Administrator has divorce, court and probate records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br><br> | ||
=== Cook County, Minnesota Record Dates === | === Cook County, Minnesota Record Dates === | ||
{{MN Record Dates Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Record Dates Intro|Cook}} | ||
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for | | bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center> | ||
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cook County, Minnesota Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | | width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cook County, Minnesota Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | ||
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*'''Parent Counties:''' Created from [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]] County November 3, 1874<ref>[https:// | *'''Parent Counties:''' Created from [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]] County November 3, 1874<ref>[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]</ref> | ||
*'''County seat:''' Grand Marais<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *'''County seat:''' Grand Marais<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br> | ||
*[ | *[http://www.mapofus.org/minnesota/ Interactive Map of Minnesota County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Minnesota county boundary changes | ||
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ | *[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library] | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | | width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | ||
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*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Minnesota&cemetery_county=Cook&year_range=5&size=15 | *[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Minnesota&cemetery_county=Cook&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves] | ||
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Cook+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1325&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find | *[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Cook+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1325&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find A Grave] | ||
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/minnesota/cook.htm MN Tombstone Transcription Project] | * [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/minnesota/cook.htm MN Tombstone Transcription Project] | ||
* [http://cook.mngenweb.net/cemetery.htm MNGenWeb] | * [http://cook.mngenweb.net/cemetery.htm MNGenWeb] | ||
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* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392904&reqParentsLabel=Cook%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places] | * [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392904&reqParentsLabel=Cook%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places] | ||
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Cook%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1325 Find | * [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Cook%2C+County%2C+Minnesota%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1325 Find A Grave] | ||
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Minnesota Cemeteries|Minnesota Cemeteries]] for more information.<center> | | colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Minnesota Cemeteries|Minnesota Cemeteries]] for more information.<center> | ||
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=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
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'''State Census'''<br> | '''State Census'''<br> | ||
*'''1835-1890''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3555/ , U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890] at Ancestry ($) | *'''1835-1890''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3555/ , U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ , U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ , U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1865''' {{RecordSearch|1503054|Minnesota State Census, 1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1865''' {{RecordSearch|1503054|Minnesota State Census, 1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
* '''1875''' {{RecordSearch|1503053|Minnesota State Census, 1875}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1875''' {{RecordSearch|1503053|Minnesota State Census, 1875}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1503044|Minnesota State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1503044|Minnesota State Census, 1885}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|1503056|Minnesota State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|1503056|Minnesota State Census, 1905}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
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=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
{{MN Directories Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Directories Intro|Cook}} | ||
=== Emigration and Immigration === | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
{{MN Emigration Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Emigration Intro|Cook}} | ||
* '''1912-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2426329|Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1912-1956''' {{RecordSearch|2426329|Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | === Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | ||
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
* '''Pre-1908''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2076/ , U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | * '''Pre-1908''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2076/ , U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
=== Local Histories === | === Local Histories === | ||
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{{MN Maps Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Maps Intro|Cook}} | ||
{{MN Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MN Cook County}}}} | {{MN Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MN Cook County}}}} | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392904&reqParentsLabel=Cook%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: | |||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392904&reqParentsLabel=Cook%2C%20Minnesota%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]] | |||
=== Migration === | === Migration === | ||
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'''''Multiple Wars'''''<br> | '''''Multiple Wars'''''<br> | ||
* '''1898-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4816/ Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1898-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4816/ Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
'''''Civil War'''''<br> | '''''Civil War'''''<br> | ||
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1138/ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865] at Ancestry (free collection) | * '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1138/ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (free collection) | ||
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1715/ , U.S., Civil War Records, 1861-1865] at Ancestry (free collection) | * '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1715/ , U.S., Civil War Records, 1861-1865] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (free collection) | ||
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3729/ Minnesota Civil War Soldiers] at Ancestry (free collection) | * '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3729/ Minnesota Civil War Soldiers] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (free collection) | ||
* '''1861-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1471019|United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Civil War and Later Pension Files Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to | * '''1861-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1471019|United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[United States, Civil War and Later Pension Files Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]] | ||
* '''1861-1934''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4654/ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] at Ancestry (free collection) | * '''1861-1934''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4654/ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (free collection) | ||
'''''Spanish-American War'''''<br> | '''''Spanish-American War'''''<br> | ||
* '''1898''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2400/ U.S., Spanish American War Volunteers Index to Compiled Military Service Records, 1898] at Ancestry (Free collection) | * '''1898''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2400/ U.S., Spanish American War Volunteers Index to Compiled Military Service Records, 1898] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection) | ||
* '''1898-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6070/ , U.S., Spanish American War Muster Rolls and Casualty Lists, 1898-1899] at Ancestry (Free index) | * '''1898-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6070/ , U.S., Spanish American War Muster Rolls and Casualty Lists, 1898-1899] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free index) | ||
'''''World War I'''''<br> | '''''World War I'''''<br> | ||
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3172/ U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918] at Ancestry (Free collection) | * '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3172/ U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection) | ||
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1918-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2421524|Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, World War I Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to | * '''1918-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2421524|Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, World War I Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]. | ||
'''''World War II'''''<br> | '''''World War II'''''<br> | ||
* '''1940-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2759155|Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1940-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2759155|Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
* '''1940-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1940-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
* '''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free Collection) | * '''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free Collection) | ||
* '''1872-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2632486|Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1872-1962''' {{RecordSearch|2632486|Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | ||
* '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ , U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at Ancestry ($) | * '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ , U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: , U.S., Alien Registration Index, 1918] at Ancestry (Free collection) | * '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: , U.S., Alien Registration Index, 1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection) | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
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* [https://newspapers.mnhs.org/jsp/browse.jsp Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] — narrow to county (55 listed) or city (106 listed), search for surname, limit by date. | * [https://newspapers.mnhs.org/jsp/browse.jsp Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] — narrow to county (55 listed) or city (106 listed), search for surname, limit by date. | ||
=== Obituaries === | === Obituaries === | ||
{{MN Obituaries Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Obituaries Intro|Cook}} | ||
* '''1865-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2469546|Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. | |||
* '''1865-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2469546|Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1891-2003''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70827/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Obituary Index, 1891-2003] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free Index) | ||
* '''1891-2003''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70827/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Obituary Index, 1891-2003] at Ancestry (Free Index) | |||
=== Other Records === | === Other Records === | ||
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
*'''1801-1925''' [https:// | * '''1801-1925''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9070 , U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] — index and images ($) | ||
*'''1849-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1607922|Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Will Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | * '''1849-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1607922|Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Will Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] - Three Minnesota counties are not in this collection: Hennepin, Marshall, and St. Louis. | ||
=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
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=== Social Security Records === | === Social Security Records === | ||
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to | *'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]]. | ||
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]]. | *'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]]. | ||
=== Tax Records === | === Tax Records === | ||
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==== Birth ==== | ==== Birth ==== | ||
{{MN Birth Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Birth Intro|Cook}} | ||
* '''1840-1980''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2550/ Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | * '''1840-1980''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2550/ Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Births] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($) | * '''1900-1934''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Births] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($) | ||
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934] at MyHeritage; index ($) | * '''1900-1934''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($) | ||
* '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | * '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
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* '''1850-2019''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70873/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection) | * '''1850-2019''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70873/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection) | ||
* '''1860-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1803974|Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | |||
* '''1860-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1803974|Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
* '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy. | * '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy. | ||
* '''1970-2003''' [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/records-minnesota-marriage-index.html Minnesota Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003] at [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/ Archives] ($) | * '''1970-2003''' [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/records-minnesota-marriage-index.html Minnesota Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003] at [https://www.archives.com/genealogy/ Archives] ($) | ||
* '''1976-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10210/minnesota-marriages-1976-2003?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003] at MyHeritage; index ($) | * '''1976-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10210/minnesota-marriages-1976-2003?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($) | ||
==== Death ==== | ==== Death ==== | ||
{{MN Death Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Death Intro|Cook}} | ||
* '''1850-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2185953|Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, County Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1850-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2185953|Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
* '''1887-2001''' {{RecordSearch|3398461|Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1887-2001''' {{RecordSearch|3398461|Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($) | * '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($) | ||
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10859/minnesota-death-index-1904-2001?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001] at MyHeritage; index ($) | * '''1904-2001''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10859/minnesota-death-index-1904-2001?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001] at [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($) | ||
* '''1908-2017''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7316/ Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | * '''1908-2017''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7316/ Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) | ||
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{{MN Archives Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Archives Intro|Cook}} | ||
=== | === Family History Centers === | ||
{{ | {{Family History Centers Intro}} | ||
*[ | *[[Virginia Minnesota Family History Center]] | ||
*[[Duluth Minnesota Family History Center]] | |||
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=== Libraries === | === Libraries === | ||
{{MN Libraries Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Libraries Intro|Cook}} | ||
'''Grand | '''Grand MaraisPublic Library'''<br>104 2nd Avenue W<br>PO Box 280<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>218-387-1140<br>E-mail:[mailto:gmlib@alslib.info gmlib@alslib.info]<br>[https://www.grandmaraislibrary.org/contact.php Website]<br><br> | ||
=== Museums === | === Museums === | ||
{{MN Museums Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Museums Intro|Cook}} | ||
''' | '''North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum & Tofte Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 2312<br>Tofte, MN 55615-2312<br>218-663-7804<br>[http://www.commercialfishingmuseum.org/ Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center'''<br>28 Moose Pond Dr<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>218-388-915<br>E-mail: [mailto:info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[http://www.chikwauk.com Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''Grand Portage Ojibwe and the North West Company'''<br>National Park Service<br>PO Box 426<br>Grand Portage, MN 55605<br>218-475-0123<br>[https://www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''Cook County Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 1293<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>218-734-4792<br>E-mail: [mailto:katie@cookcountyhistory.org katie@cookcountyhistory.org]<br>[https://www.cookcountyhistory.org Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''Cross River Heritage Center'''<br>7932 West Highway 61<br>PO Box 337<br>Schroeder, MN 55613<br>218-663-7706<br>[http://www.crossriverheritage.org/index.php Website] | ||
== Societies == | == Societies == | ||
{{MN Societies Intro|Cook}} | {{MN Societies Intro|Cook}} | ||
'''Cook County Historical Society'''<br> | '''Cook County Historical Society'''<br>P O Box 1293<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>218-734-4792<br>E-mail: [mailto:katie@cookcountyhistory.org katie@cookcountyhistory.org]<br>[https://www.cookcountyhistory.org Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum & Tofte Historical Society'''<br> PO Box 2312<br> Tofte, MN 55615-2312<br>218-663-7804<br>[http://www.commercialfishingmuseum.org/ Website]<br><br> | ||
''' | '''Schroeder Area Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 337<br> 7932 West Highway 61<br>Schroeder, MN 55613<br>218-663-770<br>[http://www.crossriverheritage.org/ Website] | ||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||
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*[https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/ Iron Range Research Center] The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest and includes census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, mining company newsletters, and a survey of Women in Industry taken in 1919, among many others. | *[https://www.ironrangeresearchcenter.org/ Iron Range Research Center] The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest and includes census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, mining company newsletters, and a survey of Women in Industry taken in 1919, among many others. | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mn/counties/cook/ Cook County] at [http://www.cyndislist.com Cyndi's List] | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mn/counties/cook/ Cook County] at [http://www.cyndislist.com Cyndi's List] | ||
*{{ | *{{FHL Place IDNum|201305|Minnesota|Cook}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records. | ||
== Research Guides == | == Research Guides == | ||
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Guide to Cook County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named for Michael Cook, Territorial and State Senator. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.[3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Cook County Courthouse
411 West 2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: 218-387-3610
Cook County Website
County Recorder has birth and death records from 1900, marriage records from 1901, land records from 1886, and military records from 1919.
Court Administrator has divorce, court and probate records. [4]
Cook County, Minnesota Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1900 | 1901 | 1900 | 1892 | 1886 | 1884 | 1836 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[8]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
For links to Federal, State, and Territorial censuses, see Minnesota Census.
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1880 | 65 | — |
| 1890 | 98 | 50.8% |
| 1900 | 810 | 726.5% |
| 1910 | 1,336 | 64.9% |
| 1920 | 1,841 | 37.8% |
| 1930 | 2,435 | 32.3% |
| 1940 | 3,030 | 24.4% |
| 1950 | 2,900 | −4.3% |
| 1960 | 3,377 | 16.4% |
| 1970 | 3,423 | 1.4% |
| 1980 | 4,092 | 19.5% |
| 1990 | 3,868 | −5.5% |
| 2000 | 5,168 | 33.6% |
| 2010 | 5,176 | 0.2% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- 1835-1890 , U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890 at Ancestry ($)
- 1849-1905 , U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905 at Ancestry ($)
- 1865 Minnesota State Census, 1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1875 Minnesota State Census, 1875 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1885 Minnesota State Census, 1885 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1905 Minnesota State Census, 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Most church records are held by individual churches. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information, see Minnesota Church Records.
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
- 1912-1956 Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists, 1912-1956 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
The county register of deeds keeps land records once the land was transferred to private ownership. Abstracts and indexes for these records are generally available at the county courthouse.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Pre-1908 , U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908 at Ancestry ($)
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Cook County. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Minnesota Local Histories.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Multiple Wars
- 1898-1899 Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection at Ancestry ($)
Civil War
- 1861-1865 U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 at Ancestry (free collection)
- 1861-1865 , U.S., Civil War Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry (free collection)
- 1861-1865 Minnesota Civil War Soldiers at Ancestry (free collection)
- 1861-1917 United States Civil War and Later Pension Index, 1861-1917 at FamilySearch - How to use this collection
- 1861-1934 U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934 at Ancestry (free collection)
Spanish-American War
- 1898 U.S., Spanish American War Volunteers Index to Compiled Military Service Records, 1898 at Ancestry (Free collection)
- 1898-1899 , U.S., Spanish American War Muster Rolls and Casualty Lists, 1898-1899 at Ancestry (Free index)
World War I
- 1917-1918 U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918 at Ancestry (Free collection)
- 1917-1918 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 at Ancestry ($)
- 1917-1918 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 at Ancestry ($)
- 1918-1941 Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941 at FamilySearch — How to use this collection.
World War II
- 1940-1947 Minnesota, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1947 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1940-1947 U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 at Ancestry ($)
- 1942 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 at Ancestry ($)
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1849-1985 Web: Minnesota, U.S., Naturalization Index, 1849-1985 at Ancestry (Free Collection)
- 1872-1962 Minnesota Naturalization Records and Indexes, 1872-1962 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1880-1920 , U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920 at Ancestry ($)
- 1918 Web: , U.S., Alien Registration Index, 1918 at Ancestry (Free collection)
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub at Minnesota Historical Society — narrow to county (55 listed) or city (106 listed), search for surname, limit by date.
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- 1865-2006 Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images.
- 1891-2003 Web: Minnesota, U.S., Obituary Index, 1891-2003 at Ancestry (Free Index)
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate records may include wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. They may include the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, etc. See Minnesota Probate Records for additional information.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1801-1925 , U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
- 1849-1985 Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection - Three Minnesota counties are not in this collection: Hennepin, Marshall, and St. Louis.
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Since Minnesota tax records include only persons who owned taxable property, many residents were not included. Still they complement land records and can be used in place of missing censuses or the years between censuses. There may also be gaps. For more information, see the wiki page Minnesota Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents.
A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also Minnesota Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1840-1980 Minnesota, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980 at Ancestry ($)
- 1900-1934 Minnesota People Records Search - Births at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
- 1900-1934 Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934 at MyHeritage; index ($)
- 1935-2000 Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000 at Ancestry ($)
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1850-2019 Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019 at Ancestry (Free collection)
- 1860-1949 Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1885-present Minnesota Official Marriage System at MOMS.mn.gov; search by county, name or date, and request copy.
- 1970-2003 Minnesota Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives ($)
- 1976-2003 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003 at MyHeritage; index ($)
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1850-2001 Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1887-2001 Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1904-2001 Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
- 1904-2001 Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001 at MyHeritage; index ($)
- 1908-2017 Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017 at Ancestry ($)
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1970-1995 Minnesota, U.S., Divorce Index, 1970-1995 at Ancestry ($)
- 1970-2003 Minnesota Divorce Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives ($)
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Cook County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Minnesota Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Template:Family History Centers Intro
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Cook County. For state-wide library facilities, see Minnesota Archives and Libraries.
Grand MaraisPublic Library
104 2nd Avenue W
PO Box 280
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-1140
E-mail:gmlib@alslib.info
Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum & Tofte Historical Society
PO Box 2312
Tofte, MN 55615-2312
218-663-7804
Website
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
28 Moose Pond Dr
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-915
E-mail: info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org
Website
Grand Portage Ojibwe and the North West Company
National Park Service
PO Box 426
Grand Portage, MN 55605
218-475-0123
Website
Cook County Historical Society
PO Box 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-734-4792
E-mail: katie@cookcountyhistory.org
Website
Cross River Heritage Center
7932 West Highway 61
PO Box 337
Schroeder, MN 55613
218-663-7706
Website
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Cook County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Minnesota Societies.
Cook County Historical Society
P O Box 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-734-4792
E-mail: katie@cookcountyhistory.org
Website
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum & Tofte Historical Society
PO Box 2312
Tofte, MN 55615-2312
218-663-7804
Website
Schroeder Area Historical Society
PO Box 337
7932 West Highway 61
Schroeder, MN 55613
218-663-770
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
- The Cook County MNGenWeb Project, a member of The MNGenWeb Project, an affiliate of The USGenWeb Project.
- MN USGenWeb Archives at USGenWeb Archives
- PeopleFINDER (Family History) at Minnesota Historical Society
- Minnesota Genealogy Trails
- Iron Range Research Center The Iron Range Research Center contains one of the largest collections of genealogical and local history research materials in the Upper Midwest and includes census, naturalization records, passenger arrival records, mining company newsletters, and a survey of Women in Industry taken in 1919, among many others.
- Cook County at Cyndi's List
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library accessed 12/18/2020.
- ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library accessed 12/18/2020.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cook County, Minnesota" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County,_Minnesota accessed 8 Nov 2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cook County, Minnesota," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County%2C_Minnesota, accessed 24 January 2020.