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The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | ||
'''1690–1820:''' Roman Catholic missionaries established the mission of St. Ignace de Michilimackinac, at Mackinac (now Michigan). The mission was the center for traders going to and from what is now Wisconsin. For records of baptisms, marriages, and burials, see the | '''1690–1820:''' Roman Catholic missionaries established the mission of St. Ignace de Michilimackinac, at Mackinac (now Michigan). The mission was the center for traders going to and from what is now Wisconsin. For records of baptisms, marriages, and burials, see the [[Wisconsin Church Records|Church Records]] page. | ||
'''1763: '''The British took possession of the area from the French but discouraged new settlers. | '''1763: '''The British took possession of the area from the French but discouraged new settlers. | ||