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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.
Guide to '''Cook County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, 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://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>  
|organized= November 3, 1874<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/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://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>  
|parent county= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]]<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/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>  
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|county1= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]]
|county1= [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]]
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=== Description ===
=== Description ===
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>
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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><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)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library 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 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>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government 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)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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*'''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>  
*'''Parent Counties:''' Created from [[Lake County, Minnesota Genealogy|Lake]] County November 3, 1874<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''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)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library 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://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MN_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Minnesota Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[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]
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#MN Minnesota Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/minnesota/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Minnesota county boundary changes
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| 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 Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Minnesota&cemetery_county=Cook&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[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]
*[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 A Grave]
* [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>
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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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*'''1835-1890''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3555/ , U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1835-1890] at Ancestry ($)
* '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ , U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1849-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1058/ , U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905] at Ancestry ($)
* '''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.
* '''1865''' {{RecordSearch|1503054|Minnesota State Census, 1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1865 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
* '''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.
* '''1875''' {{RecordSearch|1503053|Minnesota State Census, 1875}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1875 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
* '''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.
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1503044|Minnesota State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
* '''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.
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|1503056|Minnesota State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.


=== Church Records ===
=== Church Records ===
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=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{MN Directories Intro|Cook}}
{{MN Directories Intro|Cook}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota Passenger and Crew Lists - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images.
* '''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 & 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] ($)
* '''Pre-1908''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2076/ , U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908] at [https://ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== 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]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS 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]]
*Minnesota Department of Transportation, [https://www.dot.state.mn.us/maps/gdma/data/mapfinder/countyHTMLs/cook.html Cook County municipality and township maps]


=== 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1898-1899''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4816/ Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] at Ancestry ($)


'''''Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Civil War'''''<br>


* '''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/1138/ U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 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/1715/ , U.S., Civil War Records, 1861-1865] 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)
* '''1861-1865''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3729/ Minnesota Civil War Soldiers] at Ancestry (free collection)
* '''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]]
* '''1861-1917''' {{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 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ 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 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ 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 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ 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 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''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/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] ($)
* '''1917-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6482/ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918] at Ancestry ($)
* '''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]].
* '''1918-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2421524|Minnesota, World War I Records, 1918-1941}} at 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 [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''' {{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 & images.
* '''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] ($)
* '''1940-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947] at Ancestry ($)
* '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1942''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942] at Ancestry ($)


=== 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free Collection)
* '''1849-1985''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70800/ Web: Minnesota, U.S., Naturalization Index, 1849-1985] at Ancestry (Free Collection)
* '''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.
* '''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 & images.
* '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ , U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1880-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61202/ , U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1880-1920] at Ancestry ($)
* '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: , U.S., Alien Registration Index, 1918] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] (Free collection)
* '''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70801/ Web: , U.S., Alien Registration Index, 1918] at 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.
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62364/ Minnesota, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== 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.
*'''1813-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20444/minnesota-obituaries?s=275764761 Minnesota Obituaries] at MyHeritage — 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)
* '''1865-2006''' {{RecordSearch|2469546|Minnesota Obituaries 1865-2006}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images.
* '''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://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 ($)
*'''1801-1925''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9070/ Minnesota, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925] at [https://ancestry.com/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''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.
*'''1849-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1607922|Minnesota Will Records, 1849-1985}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Will Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1884-1982''' {{FSC|1779399|item|disp=Minnesota, Cook County, Will Records, 1884-1982}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1901-1977''' {{FSC|2524793|item|disp=Minnesota, Cook County, Miscellaneous Records, 1901-1977}}(*); County Auditor at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
 


=== 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 [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]].
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at 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 [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== 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 [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
* '''1900-1934''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10828/minnesota-birth-index-1900-1934?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Birth Index, 1900-1934] at MyHeritage; index ($)
* '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
* '''1935-2000''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/ Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry] ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20492/minnesota-births?s=275764761 Minnesota, Births] at MyHeritage — index ($)


==== 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
*'''1850-Onward'''  [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20424/minnesota-marriages?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1860-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1803974|Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Minnesota, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy.
* '''1885-present''' [https://moms.mn.gov/ Minnesota Official Marriage System] at [https://moms.mn.gov/LearnMore MOMS.mn.gov]; search by county, name or date, and request copy.
*'''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota Deaths, 1904-2001] at [https://www.mnhs.org/ Minnesota Historical Society] - free index, images ($)
* '''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 [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
* '''1976-2003''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10210/minnesota-marriages-1976-2003?s=275764761 Minnesota, Marriages, 1976-2003] at MyHeritage; index ($)


==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{MN Death Intro|Cook}}
{{MN Death Intro|Cook}}


* '''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
* '''1850-2001''' {{RecordSearch|2185953|Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota, County Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''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
* '''1887-2001''' {{RecordSearch|3398461|Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Minnesota Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.mnhs.org/search/people Minnesota People Records Search - Deaths] at Minnesota Historical Society - free index, images ($)
* '''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 [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage]; index ($)
* '''1904-2001''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10859/minnesota-death-index-1904-2001?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=feb20historicalrecords&utm_content=feb20historicalrecords Minnesota, Death Index, 1904-2001] at MyHeritage; index ($)
* '''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 ===
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[[Virginia Minnesota Family History Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mn/duluth/521-upham-road Duluth Minnesota FamilySearch Center]
*[[Duluth Minnesota Family History Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mn/virginia/602-13th-street-south Virginia Minnesota FamilySearch Center]
*[http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/ironwood/ Ironwood Carnegie Public Library - Michigan] - an affiliate library.
*[https://krls.org/index.php/park-rapids-home-page/ Park Rapids Minnesota Library] - an affiliate library.


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
{{MN Libraries Intro|Cook}}
{{MN Libraries Intro|Cook}}


'''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>
'''Grand Marais Public Library'''<br>104 2nd Avenue W<br>P.O. Box 280<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>Phone: 218-387-1140<br>Email: [mailto:gmlib@alslib.info gmlib@alslib.info]<br>[https://www.grandmaraislibrary.org/contact.php Website]


=== 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>Phone: 218-388-9915<br>Email: [mailto:info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org]<br>[https://gunflinthistory.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/chikwauk Facebook]<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>
'''Cook County Historical Society Museum'''<br>PO Box 1293<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>Phone: 218-387-2883<br>Email: [mailto:history@boreal.org history@boreal.org]<br>[https://www.cookcountyhistory.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/CookCountyHistoricalSociety/ Facebook]<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>
'''Cross River Heritage Center'''<br>7932 W Highway 61<br>PO Box 337<br>Schroeder, MN 55613<br>Phone: 218-663-7706<br>Email: [mailto:office@crossriverheritage.org office@crossriverheritage.org]<br>[https://www.crossriverheritage.org/index.php Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/crossriverheritagecenter Facebook]<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>
'''Grand Portage Ojibwe National Monument'''<br>170 Mile Creek Rd<br>PO Box 426<br>Grand Portage, MN 55605<br>Phone: 218-475-0123<br>[https://www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GrandPortageNationalMonument Facebook]<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]
'''North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum'''<br>Tofte Historical Society<br>7136 Highway 61<br>PO Box 2312<br>Tofte, MN 55615-2312<br>Phone: 218-663-7050<br>Email: [mailto:nscfm@boreal.org nscfm@boreal.org]<br>[https://www.commercialfishingmuseum.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Shore-Commercial-Fishing-Museum/120595631286024 Facebook]<br>


== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{MN Societies Intro|Cook}}
{{MN Societies Intro|Cook}}


'''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>
'''Cook County Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 1293<br>Grand Marais, MN 55604<br>Phone: 218-387-2883<br>Email: [mailto:history@boreal.org history@boreal.org]<br>[https://www.cookcountyhistory.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/CookCountyHistoricalSociety/ Facebook]<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>
'''Cross River Heritage Center'''<br>7932 W Highway 61<br>PO Box 337<br>Schroeder, MN 55613<br>Phone: 218-663-7706<br>Email: [mailto:office@crossriverheritage.org office@crossriverheritage.org]<br>[https://www.crossriverheritage.org/index.php Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/crossriverheritagecenter Facebook]<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]
'''Tofte Historical Society'''<br>North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum<br>7136 Highway 61<br>PO Box 2312<br>Tofte, MN 55615-2312<br>Phone: 218-663-7050<br>Email: [mailto:nscfm@boreal.org nscfm@boreal.org]<br>[https://www.commercialfishingmuseum.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Shore-Commercial-Fishing-Museum/120595631286024 Facebook]<br>


== 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.
*{{FSC Place IDNum|542|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 ==

Latest revision as of 09:35, 26 May 2025


Guide to Cook County, Minnesota ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Grand Marais
Organized: November 3, 1874[1]
Parent County(s): Lake[2]
Neighboring Counties
Lake • Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada
See County Maps
Courthouse
Minnesota, Cook County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Minnesota Cook County Map.svg.png

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.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[5]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1900 1901 1900 1892 1886 1884 1836
*Statewide registration started for births in 1900 and deaths in 1908. General compliance by 1915.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

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]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Townships
Unorganized territories
Ghost towns


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]

Cemeteries of Cook County, Minnesota online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Minnesota Cemeteries for more information.


Census Records[edit | edit source]

For links to Federal, State, and Territorial censuses, see Minnesota Census.

Historical populations
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

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]

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

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]

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Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Spanish-American War

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

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


School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

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]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

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.

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Cook County. For state-wide library facilities, see Minnesota Archives and Libraries.

Grand Marais Public Library
104 2nd Avenue W
P.O. Box 280
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: 218-387-1140
Email: gmlib@alslib.info
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
28 Moose Pond Dr
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: 218-388-9915
Email: info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org
Website
Facebook

Cook County Historical Society Museum
PO Box 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: 218-387-2883
Email: history@boreal.org
Website
Facebook

Cross River Heritage Center
7932 W Highway 61
PO Box 337
Schroeder, MN 55613
Phone: 218-663-7706
Email: office@crossriverheritage.org
Website
Facebook

Grand Portage Ojibwe National Monument
170 Mile Creek Rd
PO Box 426
Grand Portage, MN 55605
Phone: 218-475-0123
Website
Facebook

North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
Tofte Historical Society
7136 Highway 61
PO Box 2312
Tofte, MN 55615-2312
Phone: 218-663-7050
Email: nscfm@boreal.org
Website
Facebook

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Cook County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Minnesota Societies.

Cook County Historical Society
PO Box 1293
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: 218-387-2883
Email: history@boreal.org
Website
Facebook

Cross River Heritage Center
7932 W Highway 61
PO Box 337
Schroeder, MN 55613
Phone: 218-663-7706
Email: office@crossriverheritage.org
Website
Facebook

Tofte Historical Society
North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
7136 Highway 61
PO Box 2312
Tofte, MN 55615-2312
Phone: 218-663-7050
Email: nscfm@boreal.org
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library accessed 12/18/2020.
  2. ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library accessed 12/18/2020.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cook County, Minnesota" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County,_Minnesota accessed 8 Nov 2018
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Minnesota Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
  7. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Minnesota.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cook County, Minnesota," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County%2C_Minnesota, accessed 24 January 2020.
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