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*'''1861-1865: ''' During the Civil War, Delaware was a Union state.  
*'''1861-1865: ''' During the Civil War, Delaware was a Union state.  
== Historical Content ==


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.
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. A Bibliography of American County Histories. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories&pretitle=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories FHL book 973 H23bi])</ref>
*''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref> Kaminkow, Marion J. United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 A3ka].) </ref>
==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 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 Delaware are:
One of the best sources for studying Delaware history is:  
One of the best sources for studying Delaware history is:  


Scharf, John Thomas. ''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Two volumes. Tucson, Arizona: W. C. Cox, 1974. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=219567&disp=History+of+Delaware%2C+1609-1888++ film 1000154].) An excellent, detailed history with names, dates, and places.  
*''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. <ref> Scharf, John Thomas. ''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Two volumes. Tucson, Arizona: W. C. Cox, 1974. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=219567&disp=History+of+Delaware%2C+1609-1888++ film 1000154].) </ref> An excellent, detailed history with names, dates, and places.  


Scharf's book is indexed in:  
Scharf's book is indexed in:  
*''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888'' <ref> Coghlan, Gladys M. ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Wilmington, Delaware: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=219575&disp=Index+to+history+of+Delaware%2C+1609%2D1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.1 H2s index; fiche 6088424-26].) </ref>


Coghlan, Gladys M. ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Wilmington, Delaware: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=219575&disp=Index+to+history+of+Delaware%2C+1609%2D1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.1 H2s index; fiche 6088424-26].)
==United States History==


Other important histories, many including biographical sketches and name indexes, can be found in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available at most large libraries:


DELAWARE - HISTORY
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=The+Almanac+of+American+History.&pretitle=The+Almanac+of+American+History. FHL book 973 H2alm]) </ref>This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.


DELAWARE, [COUNTY] - HISTORY
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium&pretitle=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium FHL book 973 H2v]) </ref>  This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.


'''Websites'''  
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=76529&disp=Dictionary+of+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H2ad].)</ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations.


http://portal.delaware.gov/facts/history/delhist.shtml
To find more books and articles about Delaware 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Delaware history."
[[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like:
::DELAWARE - HISTORY
::DELAWARE. [COUNTY] - HISTORY
::DELAWARE, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY
::DELAWARE, BIBLIOGRAPHY


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=== Web Sites  ===


*[http://portal.delaware.gov/facts/history/delhist.shtml State of Delaware]
*[http://www.hsd.org/ Delaware Historical Society]
==Sources==
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