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*'''1840s:''' As the factory system developed, thousands of foreign laborers began moving into Connecticut. | *'''1840s:''' As the factory system developed, thousands of foreign laborers began moving into Connecticut. | ||
*'''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. | ||
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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== | |||
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. | |||
==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. | 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 Connecticut are | 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 Connecticut are; | ||
*''The Story of Connecticut,'' is especially helpful source for studying the history of Connecticut <ref> Charles W. Burpee's, Burpee's ''The Story of Connecticut,'' Four Volumes. (New York: American Historical Company, 1939; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.6+H2b 974.6 H2b]). </ref> | *''The Story of Connecticut,'' is especially helpful source for studying the history of Connecticut <ref> Charles W. Burpee's, Burpee's ''The Story of Connecticut,'' Four Volumes. (New York: American Historical Company, 1939; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.6+H2b 974.6 H2b]). </ref> | ||