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== | === Online Resources === | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7924 Nevada History, 1881]($) | |||
*[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders]<br><br> | |||
=== Timeline === | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Nevada Genealogy|Nevada]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping | |||
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== Historical Content == | === Historical Content === | ||
Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | ||
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== Local Histories == | === Local Histories === | ||
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [ | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The "[[United States History|United States History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Nevada. The following sources are helpful for identifying local histories: | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}}. {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Nevada are: | Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Nevada are: | ||
*Elliott, Russell R. ''History of Nevada'', Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 1987. {{ | *Elliott, Russell R. ''History of Nevada'', Lincoln, Nebraska: University of Nebraska Press, 1987. {{FSC|622715|title-id|disp=book 979.3 H2eL}}. | ||
== United States History == | === United States History === | ||
The following are only a few of the many U.S. history sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many U.S. history sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. {{ | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+guide+to+American+history+:+a+chronological,+geographical+and+biographical+survey+and+compendium&hl=en#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20guide%20to%20American%20history%20%3A%20a%20chronological%2C%20geographical%20and%20biographical%20survey%20and%20compendium&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History.'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{ | *''Writings on American History.'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]. | ||
To find more books and articles about Montana 's history try a [http://www.google.com/ Google] search. Search | To find more books and articles about Montana 's history try a [http://www.google.com/ Google] search. Search for phrases like "Nevada history." The [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] "Place-names" search lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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::NEVADA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::NEVADA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== | == Websites == | ||
*[http://www.nevada-history.org/ Nevada History] | *[http://www.nevada-history.org/ Nevada History] | ||
*[http://www.delamare.unr.edu/maps/digitalcollections/nvhistory/ Nevada History in Maps] | *[http://www.delamare.unr.edu/maps/digitalcollections/nvhistory/ Nevada History in Maps] | ||
*[http://nevadaculture.org/nsla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=660&Itemid=95 Nevada State Library and Archives] | *[http://nevadaculture.org/nsla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=660&Itemid=95 Nevada State Library and Archives] | ||
*[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders] The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. | |||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''<br> | ||
[[Nevada, Marriage Index | [[Nevada, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|Nevada, Marriage Index (FamilySearch Historical Records]])<br> | ||
== | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Nevada|History]] [[Category:Timeline|Nevada]] | [[Category:Nevada, United States|History]][[Category:Timeline|Nevada]][[Category:United States History]] | ||
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