Baraga County MI

1894 Michigan State Census – Baraga County

United States Soldiers of the Civil War Residing in Michigan, June 1, 1894 [ Names within brackets are reported in letters. ] Baraga County. Arvon Township. – Charles Heden, Elon Moyer. Baraga Township. – John Mathes, Alexander Trudeau, Solomon Slottinger, William Davis, Amasa C. Culver, Frank Lafrenierre, Henry Mathew. Village of Baraga. – Jeremiah Crowley, Daniel Ford, Andrew Duchaine, Sylvester Sanford. L Anse Township. – Joseph Decoteau, Wm. K. Haviland, John R. Mimmack, John Bird, Andrew McGraw, George W. Moore, James Collins. Village of L’Anse. – John D. Rowland, Allen Johnston, Michael Creedon, Henry G. Rothwell, John Orr. Spurr Township. … Read more

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Symbolic Petition of Chippewa Chiefs - Plate 63

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) is a federally recognized Native American tribe situated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Primarily composed of members of the Anishinaabe people, specifically the Ojibwa (also known as Chippewa), the KBIC has a rich history that’s woven into the broader narrative of Native American existence in the Great Lakes region. This article delves into the detailed history of this vibrant community, tracing its roots, its struggles, and its achievements.