Chisago County
Merchants State Bank, North Branch, 1920’s – Courtesy of LakesnWoods.com
Towns where Poles settled in Chisago County include:
North Branch
Poles in North Branch were from the Prussian Partition.
County-Wide Resources
Catholic Churches and Cemeteries
The church was a central point in the lives of Polish immigrants. Learn more about the churches and cemeteries in Chisago County where Polish families worshiped.
Vital Records and Land Records
The Recorder’s Office is responsible for vital records and real estate records for properties in Chisago County.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has General Land Office Records where you can pick the state and county, then type a surname. If an ancestor purchased land, you will likely be able to see the document and details about the land and purchase.
Census Records
United States Census Records
You can find a lot of information about the U.S. Census records on the National Archives website. The U.S. Census was done every ten years from 1790 through 1950. (the site has direct links to census records for 1940 and 1950). FamilySearch and Ancestry also have census records (Ancestry requires a paid subscription).
Minnesota State Census Records
- The first Minnesota Territorial Census was taken in 1849, and was taken again in 1850, 1853, 1855, and 1857.
- After Minnesota became a State in 1858, the Minnesota State Census was taken every 10 years, in years that ended with a 5: 1865, 1875, 1885, 1895, and 1905.
- 1905 was the last year of the Minnesota State Census.
Historical Societies
General Genealogy Links
The following are websites with general resources and genealogy information about Chisago County:
Newspaper
Books
| title | Author |
|---|---|
| A History of Chisago County: (1851-2001) | Lloyd Hackl, Robert Porter, and Leilani Freeman |
| The People of Chisago County (19th Century) | Earl W Leaf of New London, MN |
Maps
North Branch
General Genealogy Links
Book
North Branch Centennial: 1881-1981
by North Branch Centennial Committee, 1981
Link to Order