Researching Dakota Family History
Census and Other Lists
The Indian Census, an annual enumeration, started in 1885 and lasted until 1940. Those years not available at MnHS can be obtained through the National Archives and its branches, the Family History Centers, and the American Genealogical Lending Library. The Annuity Rolls can also be obtained through the National Archives, although some are only in the branches. For Minnesota tribes, check the Kansas City Branch first, then the Chicago Branch.
The full population of Minnesota was enumerated in two series of censuses: one by the U.S. Census Office/Bureau of the federal government and another by the Territory and State of Minnesota.
* Indian Censuses
- 1889 Census of Mdewakanton Sioux Living in Minnesota ("Henton" Roll)
- Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940
- Selected Sioux (Dakota) Annuity and Census Rolls, 1849-1935
Non-Indian Censuses
- Federal Census for Minnesota, 1850-1930
- Minnesota State Census, 1857-1905
Lists
- Brown, Joseph R. and Samuel J., and Family Papers
- Chambers and Johnson Family Papers
- * Indians Imprisoned at Rock Island/Pardoned
at Davenport, Iowa, January 20th, 1866
E 83.86 S38 1923
E 83.86 S38 1925 - List of Recipients of Federal Funds, 1885 December
- * List of Sioux Indians and Half-Breeds in Camp at Fort Snelling, 1862
- * List of Sioux Scouts & Soldiers
- * McLaughlin, James, Papers
- United States. Adjutant General's Office. Letters Received… 1861-1870
