Minnesota Research Guide Digital Download

You'll love this if:

• You're getting started tracing your ancestors in Minnesota
• You want new ideas and resources to get past a Minnesota brick wall
• Your genealogy search is focused mainly on Minnesota —you don't need the full State Research Guides collection

Trace your Minnesota ancestors with the advice and resources in our State Research Guide! This four-page download includes:

• a how-to article detailing Minnesota's history and records, with helpful advice on tracking your family there
• the best websites, books and other resources for Minnesota research, handpicked by our editors and experts
• listings of key libraries, archives and organizations that hold the records you need
• descriptions of the top historic sites for learning about your ancestors' lives and times, including visitor information
• timeline of key events in the state's history
• full-color map to put your research in geographical context

Here's a sampling of the helpful tips you'll get in the Minnesota guide:

• The 1850 territorial census listing 6,077 residents overlooked most Indians, but the 1900 census of 1.7 million included them.
• The US government created Minnesota Territory in 1849. Since its borders fluctuated before Minnesota became a state in 1858, you may find early ancestors in records from neighboring Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas, or even the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario.
• Visit the Minnesota Historical Society to study a Biography File of 100,000 cards indexing published information about pioneers, physicians, lawyers, educators, criminals and other famous and infamous folk.

Plus, each guide contains active web links for one-click access to every recommended online resource. You can view this PDF on your computer and print pages for reference.