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''[[United States|United States]] > [[West Virginia|West Virginia]] > West Virginia History'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[West Virginia|West Virginia]] > West Virginia History'' | ||
== Brief History == | === Brief History === | ||
The following important events in the history of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia West Virginia] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. For information about the United States from prior to 1712 see the [[United States History|United States History]] page. | The following important events in the history of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia West Virginia] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. For information about the United States from prior to 1712 see the [[United States History|United States History]] page. | ||
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'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War]. | '''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War]. | ||
== 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 [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of West Virginia . | 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 [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of West Virginia . | ||
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*''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes'' <ref>''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes''. Charleston, West Virginia: Historical Records Survey, 1939 {{FHL|47845|item|disp=FHL film 1573628; book 975.4 E2h}} </ref> | *''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes'' <ref>''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes''. Charleston, West Virginia: Historical Records Survey, 1939 {{FHL|47845|item|disp=FHL film 1573628; book 975.4 E2h}} </ref> | ||
== 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia are: | ||
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::WEST VIRGINIA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::WEST VIRGINIA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== Web Sites == | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://www.retracing-our-family-legacy.com/reference_formation_va_co.html Formation of West Virginia Counties] | *[http://www.retracing-our-family-legacy.com/reference_formation_va_co.html Formation of West Virginia Counties] | ||
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*[http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx West Virginia Archives and History] | *[http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx West Virginia Archives and History] | ||
== Sources == | === Sources === | ||
<references /> {{West Virginia|West Virginia}} | <references /> {{West Virginia|West Virginia}} | ||
[[Category:West_Virginia|History]] | [[Category:West_Virginia|History]] | ||