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The following important events in the history of Missouri affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Missouri|Missouri]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
*1735 French lead miners established the first permanent white settlement at Sainte Genevieve. | *1735 French lead miners established the first permanent white settlement at Sainte Genevieve. | ||
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*1812 (June 4,) Congress created the Missouri Territory. Many families left after earthquakes and other disasters. | *1812 (June 4,) Congress created the Missouri Territory. Many families left after earthquakes and other disasters. | ||
*1821 (August 10,) Missouri became a state. | *1821 (August 10,) Missouri became a state. | ||
*1837: The Osage Indians ceded land | *1837: The Osage Indians ceded land | ||
*1837 The Platte Purchase added six northwestern counties to the state. | *1837 The Platte Purchase added six northwestern counties to the state. | ||
*XXXX Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail start at Independence, Missouri | *XXXX Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail start at Independence, Missouri | ||
*1860-October 24,1861: Pony Express | *1860-October 24,1861: Pony Express | ||
*1861-1865 During the Civil War most of the citizens supported the Union, although several counties seceded. Troops from Missouri served in both the Confederate and the Union forces. | *1861-1865 During the Civil War most of the citizens supported the Union, although several counties seceded. Troops from Missouri served in both the Confederate and the Union forces. | ||
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http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/ | http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/history/ | ||
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[[Category:Missouri]] | [[Category:Missouri]] | ||