1920 wabasha county history book

Chapter 24, from history of wabasha county mn1920 book. People family farm research libguides at minnesota. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Entitled early courts and lawyers, it appeared in history of wabasha county, minnesota, published in 1920, and edited by franklyn curtisswedge. Wabash county history and genealogy, presented by illinois. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An area on the mississippi rivers west bank, originally called crattes landing, had grown into a town named wabasha, then a city, and when the legislature created the county west of the river around this city, wabasha was designated the. Wabasha county 18651898, and waterford township, dakota county 18981925.

Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Isanti county historical society will be closed until march 31st. Hedin editor, mlhp the first of the following two articles on the legal history of wabasha county was published in 1884 as a chapter in history of wabasha county. An illustrated history of nobles county, minnesota. Dec 09, 2019 most county histories contain biographical sketches and photographs of notable residents as well as family histories. Wabasha county was named after the great chief wabashaw ii. We will continue to share great images and stories of the past by staying connected online. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive. History of wabasha county, minnesota internet archive. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Minnesota county histories accessible archives inc.

A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the state of minnesota chicago, a. From the book history of wabasha county, minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others published winona, mn by h. An area on the mississippi rivers west bank, originally called crattes landing, had grown into a town named wabasha, then a city, and when the legislature created the county west of the river around this city, wabasha was. The following names are found in the index of history of wabasha county mn published in 1920. Wabasha county is en kreis inn usbundsstaat minnesota. Currie has used the printed form of that census and has used other available data from the book the combined history of edwards lawrence and wabash county illinois published in 1883, as well as other census records to identify who these folks were. Minnesota historical maps and atlases historic map works. Within the atlases are 232,747 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Query here is the link to a volunteer who owns the 1920 wabasha county book. The mission of the wabasha county historical society at reads landing museum is to collect, protect, preserve, and interpret materials relating to the natural and cultural history of wabasha county and its people. This collection consists of microfilmed plat books from the minnesota historical society.

Entitled early courts and lawyers, it appeared in history of wabasha county, minnesota, published in. They included colorful hand drawn maps, advertisements, photographs of notable residents and buildings, and property owner indexes. History of wabasha county, minnesota wabasha is a city in wabasha county, minnesota, united states. Chapter 3, from history of wabasha county mn1920 book. The files with a in the doc file size column have not been transcribed yet and are from the book. Passe and his family are catholic in religion and members of st. Biographies beginning with g from the book history of wabasha county, minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others published winona, mn by h. Biographies, r, of wabasha county, mn, from the 1920 book. Located on the mississippi river near its confluence with the chippewa river, it is the county seat. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Bartholomew fitzgerald history of wabasha county, 1920 sub. On january 11, 1871 the women took over the operation of the club and it became the ladies reading room and library assoication of wabasha. Wabasha county images of america series by judith giem.

It has extensive collections of minnesota territory and state maps, county and city maps, and fire insurance maps of over 950 minnesota towns and cities. Lavishly illustrated county and city atlases were popular items for minnesota cartographic publishing houses during the late 19th and early 20th century. History of wabasha county minnesota by franklyn curtiss. The biographies and historical sketches of wabasha county, minnesota, are being transcribed and posted here exactly as they appear in the 1920 book, history of wabasha county. The eighth and final roll reproduces the 1916 plat map book of minnesota, published by w.

Wabasha county historical society museum home facebook. Title history of wabasha county, contributor names hill, h. Internet archive bookreader history of wabasha county, minnesota. Biographies, g, of wabasha county, mn, from the 1920 book. The recently organized minnesota territory legislature created wabasha county on october 27, 1849, one of nine original counties in the territory. Wabasha county is located in southeastern minnesota and is a part of the mississippi river valley and the mississippi river bluffs regions of the state. Including explorers and pioneers of minnesota, and outline history of the state of minnesota, by rev. He was born in fairfield county, ohio, on may 8, 1852. If you are interested in having the biographies of any of these people, contact me and i will transcribe the paragraph for you and send it to you by email. Biographies, a, of wabasha county, mn, from the 1920 book.

Together with biographical matter, statistics, etc. Prior to 1826, the area of wabasha was inhabited by the sioux, led by chief wapashaw, who would later give the county and city their names. They can also provide you with a context for agricultural practices at the time. Located on the mississippi river near its confluence with the chippewa river, it. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Between 1900 and 1911, the mortality rate from tuberculosis increased dramatically, a sign that the disease was spreading.

Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Chapter 24 miscellaneous pages 216 220 from the book history of wabasha county, minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others published winona, mn by h. He was a noted man inhis day, and was recognized as head chief of the river bands of sioux. Wabasha county historical society museum, reads landing, mn. Biographies, z, of wabasha county, mn, from the 1920 book. In presenting the history of the county of wabasha to the public, the editors and publishers have had in view the preservation of certain valuable historical facts and a vast fund of information which without concentrated effort could never have been obtained, but, with the passing away of the old pioneers. Indeed, it reprints entire passages from that book without attribution. Tax lists for the civil subdivisions of wabasha county, recording the taxes assessed and paid on real and personal property for the years 18591901 and subsequent sample years 19101911, 19201921, 19301931, 19401941, 19501951, 19601961, and 19701971.

The first seven reels are plat books from various counties in minnesota, ranging from 1867 until 1946. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Chapter 23 wabasha pages 197 215 from the book history of wabasha county, minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others published winona, mn by h. Old historical city, county and state maps of minnesota. Her parents were natives of germny who came to wabasha county, minnesota, two years before the angelbeck family, settling in glasgow township on a farm. History of wabasha county minnesota by franklyn curtisswedge. Wabasha county herald minnesota historical society. Chapter 23, wabasha, from history of wabasha county mn. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The state of minnesota collection contains 2,811 atlases spanning 311 years of growth and development 1696 through 2007. Buena vista sanatorium wabasha county at the turn of the twentieth century, minnesota was in the depths of a publichealth crisis.

As you read, you may notice a superior and demeaning attitude on the part of the writers toward the native americans. He is a catholic in religion and a member of the knights of columbus. The earliest known pioneers, augustine rocque and his family, became the first white people to occupy a yearround residence in minnesota in 1826. A piece of the world by christina baker kline, in want of a wife by jo goodman, the old buzzard had it com. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. History of wabasha county minnesota author curtisswedge, franklyn formatbinding imitation leather book condition used good jacket condition issued without dj quantity available 1 edition first edition binding hardcover publisher h. Tax lists for the civil subdivisions of wabasha county, recording the taxes assessed and paid on real and personal property for the years 18591901 and subsequent sample years 19101911, 1920 1921, 19301931, 19401941, 19501951, 19601961, and 19701971. Biographies beginning with z from the book history of wabasha county, minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others published winona, mn by h. Housed in the oldest surviving brick schoolhouse in minnesota, the wabasha county. There are random maps and plat maps in the county records at the minnesota historical society research center. After several years, membership in the wabasha club began to decline. His ancestors include both augustine rocque and chief wahpashaw. The whole of southern minnesota was included in wabasha and dakota, and of these two.

From the 1884 book history of wabasha county mn page 1273 the picture of wahpasha was taken from a painting in the possession of the family of alexis bailly, esq. From the book history of wabasha county minnesota compiled by franklyn curtisswedge and others illustrated winona, minn. Within these pages, discover the people and events that have shaped wabasha countys history over the past 170 years. An account book 18891934 kept by this farmer near litchfield minn. Wabasha is a city in wabasha county, minnesota, united states. Gathered from matter furnished by interviews with old settlers, county, township and other records, and extracts from files of papers, pamphlets, and such other sources as have been available. The city of wabasha is the county seat and also minnesotas first and longest continuously inhabited river town. Biographies, i, of wabasha county, mn, from the 1920 book.

Contact information is in the file and also some of the people are in both books 1884 and 1920 volumes. You can search for county histories in the library catalog by typing in the name of the county as well as the term history into the search bar. On january 11, 1871 the women took over the operation of the club and it became the ladies reading room. Here is the link to a volunteer who owns the 1920 wabasha county book. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Digitized plat maps and atlases university of minnesota.