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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 lauditory, 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 Indiana 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 lauditory, 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 Indiana are: | ||
* | *Esarey, Logan. ''A History of Indiana from Its Exploration to 1922.'' 3 volumes. Dayton, Ohio: Dayton Historical Society, 1923. {{FHL|261082|item|disp=FHL book 977.289 H2e}} Each volume is indexed and contains information on the early development of Indiana. Volume three is a history of St. Joseph County. | ||
* | *Dillon, John B. ''A History of Indiana: From Its Earliest Exploration by Europeans to the Close of the Territorial Government, in 1816. {{FHL|159538|item|disp=FHL book 977.2 H2dj; FHL fiche 6051127}}. '' | ||
'''For Indiana records concerning the years 1787 to 1816, see:''' | '''For Indiana records concerning the years 1787 to 1816, see:''' | ||
* | *United States. Department of State. ''The Territorial Papers of the United States''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0721. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL book 973 N2udt; films 929377–931}}. Volumes two and three are on {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL fiche 929377}}. They contain information about persons who resided in the area that now includes Indiana from 1787 to 1803. Each volume contains a name and subject index. | ||
*''The Territorial Papers of the United States'' | *''The Territorial Papers of the United States'' {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL Film 929380}}. This film contains The Territory of Indiana, for 1800 to 1810, and 1810 to 1816. Each volume has an every-name index and contains thousands of names of residents in what is now Indiana. There are lists of residents of particular counties who signed petitions to the government between 1805 and 1816, and information about persons associated with forts, land offices, Indian interpreters, express riders, and post offices. | ||
== Additional Sources For Historical Information == | == Additional Sources For Historical Information == | ||