Comments on Minnesota Historical Timeline

Question

On 7 Sep 2023 Jeanne Howe wrote on Minnesota Historical Timeline:

I wish there were sources on the Minnesota timeline; wondering if it was from one source or a combination. Also, the name origins for the counties do not have sources; was that a single source that was copied? I appreciate the timeline but wish I knew if the info was accurate.

Answer 1

Besides the Wikipedia link at the bottom, I could see articles from MinnPost and MNopedia being some of the main sources. If I could edit the page, I'd definitely update it.

Comments

There are so many possible sources for the timeline which is rather overwhelming; that is why I wondered if the whole list had been copied from a single source. The timeline can be added to my Legacy Family Tree software. I too will add sources as I come across them.    

I see that the county chart was copied verbatim from wikipedia...which could change. And the word Formation isn't really correct because the boundaries shifted so much...what is that site that shows how boundaries changed? Maybe the title should be changed from Formation of Counties to Timeline of Counties' Establishment....

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U: I see you are working away at adding sources! How fun! Much appreciated.

Answer 2

There are some sources for the county names and dates on the Wikipedia page quoted at the bottom of the Timeline.  Are those helpful?

Answer 3

I replied to your comment posted on the page, instead of relying here.  Here's what I said: 

The page was created by a former member of WikiTree who is no longer available to document the sources used. I suggest that you treat the page as general background, and that you seek confirmation elsewhere for any information you think is important.

The page can be edited by any member, so if you are eager to improve it, you are welcome to do so.