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*'''1861-1865:''' Connecticut furnished 60,000 troops to the Union Army during the Civil War. | *'''1861-1865:''' Connecticut furnished 60,000 troops to the Union Army during the Civil 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. | 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. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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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*Parents' names | *Parents' names | ||
*Maiden names of women | *Maiden names of women | ||
*Place of birth, death, or marriage | *Place of birth, death, or marriage | ||
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*Occupation | *Occupation | ||
*Migration | *Migration | ||
*Military service | *Military service | ||
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*Descendants | |||
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== Histories of Connecticut State == | == Histories of Connecticut State == | ||