This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Early History of Emmet County Remembrance and Settlement
A long narrative recalls Emmet County’s early settlers led by Jarvis and Davey, detailing 1858 Peck log cabin gatherings, 1862 Indian attacks, and wartime enlistments. It notes early ministers, land openings, rail land grants, and the community’s slow growth amid fears of Indians and scarce timber. The piece also mentions local industry like the Estherville Brick and Tile Co and Knights Templar activities at Spirit Lake.
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Emmet
Vindicator
Republican
Charles Javis
Jarvis
Frank Davey
A. L. Bixby
Lincoln
Neb
Emmet County
Doc
Bixby
Davey
Mr. Bixby
The
Settlera
Elbridge Peck
Estherville Township
Kettleson
Emmet Grove
Mud Lakes
Gaylord Graves
Mr. Gorton
Howard Graves
John Goff
Ellaworth
Prairies
C. F. Me
Methodist Episcopal Church
Estherville
Mason City
Rge
Chern Lows
Minnesota
New York Tribune
New York
Sioux City Cavalry
Co. A
Lows
Sioux City
Dickinson County
Jackson
St. Cloud
Minn
Squada
Eagle Lake
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