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An '''1860 '''every-name card index on microfilm is:  
An '''1860 '''every-name card index on microfilm is:  


*''Index to the 1860 Federal Census Schedules for Minnesota''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, 1978. (FHL films 1373881–911). The page numbers in this card index do not always correspond to the page numbers in the National Archives microfilms of the 1860 census. This index may be used to decide which county and township the family lived in. Then that location can be searched line by line on the census schedules.
*''Index to the 1860 Federal Census Schedules for Minnesota''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts, 1978. (Family History Library microfilms 1373881–911). The page numbers in this card index do not always correspond to the page numbers in the National Archives microfilms of the 1860 census. This index may be used to decide which county and township the family lived in. Then that location can be searched line by line on the census schedules.


The '''Minnesota Historical Society '''has an '''every-name card index '''to the '''1870 '''federal census that is different from the printed version. The index is on microfilm and is available through interlibrary loan. A few printed county or area indexes exist for some of the state censuses.  
The '''Minnesota Historical Society '''has an '''every-name card index '''to the '''1870 '''federal census that is different from the printed version. The index is on microfilm and is available through interlibrary loan. A few printed county or area indexes exist for some of the state censuses.  
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The following reference tools help determine which census schedule microfilm and enumeration district to search for specific addresses:  
The following reference tools help determine which census schedule microfilm and enumeration district to search for specific addresses:  


*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (FHL book 973 D27kc; fiche 6010059-60.) Contains street maps for Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
*Kirkham, E. Kay. ''A Handy Guide to Record- Searching in the Larger Cities of the United States''. Logan, Utah: Everton, 1974. (Family History Library book 973 D27kc; microfiche 6010059-60.) Contains street maps for Duluth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.


   
   
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'''1880-- '''indexed  
'''1880-- '''indexed  


*Jackson, Ronald Vern, ed. ''Mortality Schedule, Minnesota 1880''.  Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems. 1979.  (FHL book 977.6X2j 1880) .  
*Jackson, Ronald Vern, ed. ''Mortality Schedule, Minnesota 1880''.  Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems. 1979.  (Family History Library book 977.6X2j 1880) .  
*''Mortality Records of Minnestoa by Counties from the Territorial Period of 1850 to the End of the year 1870: with the Records of St. Louis County to End of Year, 1883.'' Typescript, 1947. (FHL book 977.6 V23d) This book gives name, age, sex. state or country of birth, occupation and month of death. The St. Louis County lists are for 1872-1879 and 1881-1883. This book is arranged by county and is not indexed. The records come form the federal census except St. Louis County, which appears to come from local records.  
*''Mortality Records of Minnestoa by Counties from the Territorial Period of 1850 to the End of the year 1870: with the Records of St. Louis County to End of Year, 1883.'' Typescript, 1947. (Family History Library book 977.6 V23d) This book gives name, age, sex. state or country of birth, occupation and month of death. The St. Louis County lists are for 1872-1879 and 1881-1883. This book is arranged by county and is not indexed. The records come form the federal census except St. Louis County, which appears to come from local records.  
*[http://mortalityschedules.com/ Mortality Schedules 1850-1880]
*[http://mortalityschedules.com/ Mortality Schedules 1850-1880]


'''1900--''' There is also a surviving portion of the 1900 mortality schedule taken for Minnesota.  The printed transcription can be found in"  
'''1900--''' There is also a surviving portion of the 1900 mortality schedule taken for Minnesota.  The printed transcription can be found in"  


*Warren, James W. ''Minnesota 1900 Census Mortality Schedule''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Warren Research and Marketing Publication, 1992. (FHL book 977.6 X2w 1900) 
*Warren, James W. ''Minnesota 1900 Census Mortality Schedule''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Warren Research and Marketing Publication, 1992. (Family History Library book 977.6 X2w 1900) 


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==== Veteran Schedules (1890) <br> ====
==== Veteran Schedules (1890) <br> ====


A special census was taken in 1890 of Union veterans of the Civil War:  
A special census was taken in 1890 of Union veterans of the Civil War:  


*United States. Census Office. 11th Census, 1890. ''Schedules Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War. ''National Archives Microfilm Publication M123. (On 118 FHL films.) The Minnesota returns are available at the Family History Library on FHL films 338181–84. This census lists the veteran’s name or widow, rank, company and regiment or vessel, dates of service, and current post office address.
*United States. Census Office. 11th Census, 1890. ''Schedules Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War. ''National Archives Microfilm Publication M123. (On 118 Family History Library microfilms.) The Minnesota returns are available at the Family History Library on Family History Library microfilms 338181–84. This census lists the veteran’s name or widow, rank, company and regiment or vessel, dates of service, and current post office address.


An index to the Minnesota returns has been published:  
An index to the Minnesota returns has been published:  


*Dilts, Bryan Lee. ''1890 Minnesota Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Index Publishing, 1985. (FHL book 977.6 X22d 1890). <br>
*Dilts, Bryan Lee. ''1890 Minnesota Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Index Publishing, 1985. (Family History Library book 977.6 X22d 1890). <br>


The following '''special census '''are available at the Minnesota Historical Society:  
The following '''special censuses '''are available at the Minnesota Historical Society:&nbsp;  
 
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==== Agricultural Schedule  ====
==== Agricultural Schedule  ====
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'''Years taken: 1860,1870, 1880'''  
'''Years taken: 1860,1870, 1880'''  


== &nbsp;State Census ==
== &nbsp;State Censuses ==


Minnesota has state censuses for the years:  
Minnesota has state censuses for the years:  
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The '''Minnesota Historical Society '''created guides of their collection for the 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, and 1905 censuses that include a county index, an introduction that lists counties that have no schedule, and a roll content list that has the subdivisions (townships, municipalities) in each county and the order they appear on the roll.  
The '''Minnesota Historical Society '''created guides of their collection for the 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, and 1905 censuses that include a county index, an introduction that lists counties that have no schedule, and a roll content list that has the subdivisions (townships, municipalities) in each county and the order they appear on the roll.  


The Minnesota Historical Society’s Genealogical Resources of the Minnesota Historical Society, A Guide has information on all the censuses that pertain to Minnesota. (See the "[[Minnesota Archives and Libraries|Minnesota Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline.)  
The Minnesota Historical Society’s Genealogical Resources of the Minnesota Historical Society, A Guide has information on all the censuses that pertain to Minnesota. (See the "[[Minnesota Archives and Libraries|Minnesota Archives and Libraries]]" article.)  


Some of the early territorial censuses have been published in the ''Minnesota Genealogist ''and the ''Minnesota Genealogical Journal''.  
Some of the early territorial censuses have been published in the ''Minnesota Genealogist ''and the ''Minnesota Genealogical Journal''.  
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The film numbers for&nbsp;Minnesota State Censuses&nbsp;are also found in:  
The film numbers for&nbsp;Minnesota State Censuses&nbsp;are also found in:  


*''State&nbsp;Census Register: State and County Censuses Located at the&nbsp;Family History Library&nbsp;'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,2005&nbsp; (FHL book 973 X23us&nbsp;Vol. 1-3)<br>
*''State&nbsp;Census Register: State and County Censuses Located at the&nbsp;Family History Library&nbsp;'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,2005&nbsp; (Family History Library book 973 X23us&nbsp;Vol. 1-3)<br>


*Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''Michigan 1820 Census Index''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1981. (FHL book 977.4 X22m 1820.)
*Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''Michigan 1820 Census Index''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1981. (Family History Library book 977.4 X22m 1820.)


== Territorial Census  ==
== Territorial Census  ==
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*Forrest, Robert J. ''Mythical Cities of Southwestern Minnesota''. Minnesota History: A Quarterly Magazine. 14, no. 3 (September 1933): 243–62. (FHL book 977.6 H25m; film 965778.)
*Forrest, Robert J. ''Mythical Cities of Southwestern Minnesota''. Minnesota History: A Quarterly Magazine. 14, no. 3 (September 1933): 243–62. (FHL book 977.6 H25m; film 965778.)


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== Web Sites  ==
== Web Sites  ==
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/mn/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/mn/census.html]  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genealogy Today:&nbsp; [http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/mn/census.html http://dir.genealogytoday.com/usa/mn/census.html]  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Access Genealogy: &nbsp;[http://www.zccessgenealogy.com/census/minnesota.htm http://www.zccessgenealogy.com/census/minnesota.htm]  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Access Genealogy: &nbsp;[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/minnesota.htm http://www.accessgenealogy.com/census/minnesota.htm]  


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; National Archives:&nbsp; [http://www.archives.gov/ http://www.archives.gov/]  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; National Archives:&nbsp; [http://www.archives.gov/ http://www.archives.gov/]  
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mortality Schedules:&nbsp; [http://mortalityschedules.com/ http://mortalityschedules.com/]  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mortality Schedules:&nbsp; [http://mortalityschedules.com/ http://mortalityschedules.com/]  


== References ==
== References ==


''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Minnesota.ASP Minnesota Research Outline]''.&nbsp;Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department,&nbsp;1998, 2001.  
''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Minnesota.ASP Minnesota Research Outline]''.&nbsp;Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department,&nbsp;1998, 2001.  


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