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''[[United States|United States]] &gt; [[Portal:Hawaii|Hawaii]] &gt; Hawaii History''
==Brief History==
The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Hawaii|Hawaii]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements.  
The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Hawaii|Hawaii]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements.  


Early The islands were ruled by a succession of royal families but were not united under one ruler until 1810.  
*Early The islands were ruled by a succession of royal families but were not united under one ruler until 1810.  
*'''1778''':&nbsp; Captain James Cook of the British Navy arrived and named the islands the Sandwich Islands.
*'''1820:&nbsp;''' Protestant missionaries from New England brought Christianity to Hawaii.
*'''1830s-1890s:&nbsp;''' Thousands of settlers and laborers came to Hawaii, mostly from the Orient.
*'''1894:&nbsp;''' The Republic of Hawaii was established after the Monarchy was dethroned in 1893.
*'''1898:&nbsp;''' Hawaii was annexed by the United States.
*'''1900:&nbsp;''' The Territory of Hawaii was established.
*'''1959:&nbsp;''' Hawaii attained statehood.
== Historical Content ==


'''1778''':&nbsp; Captain James Cook of the British Navy arrived and named the islands the Sandwich Islands.  
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.  


'''1820:&nbsp;''' Protestant missionaries from New England brought Christianity to Hawaii.  
*''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> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>


'''1830s-1890s:&nbsp;''' Thousands of settlers and laborers came to Hawaii, mostly from the Orient.[[Image:Hawaii flag.png|right|150px]]  
*''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> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref>


'''1894:&nbsp;''' The Republic of Hawaii was established after the Monarchy was dethroned in 1893.
==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 Hawaii were:


'''1898:&nbsp;''' Hawaii was annexed by the United States.  
*''The Hawaiian Kingdom'' an especially helpful source for studying the history of Hawaii <ref> Ralph S. Kuykendall, ''The Hawaiian Kingdom'', Three Volumes. (Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press, 1966-1968; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=218201&disp=The+Hawaiian+kingdom%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 996.9 H2kr; Volume 1 on film 1321394 item 2]). </ref>


'''1900:&nbsp;''' The Territory of Hawaii was established.
==United States History==


'''1959:&nbsp;''' Hawaii attained statehood.  
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:
 
*''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> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.
 
*''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>  <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].
 
*''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>  <ref> Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref>  <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref> This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.
 
*''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244514&disp=Writings+on+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H23w] </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search  Worldcat] </ref> Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]
 
To find more books and articles about Hawaii 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Hawaii history."
[[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like:
::HAWAII - HISTORY
::HAWAII. [COUNTY] - HISTORY
::HAWAII, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY
::HAWAII, BIBLIOGRAPHY
 
== Web Sites  ==
*[http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/hacul/history.htm Hawaiian Ancient History]
*[http://www.hawaiihistory.org/ Hawaii History]
*[http://www.hawaiian-roots.com/hawaiihistory.htm Hawaiian Roots]
*[http://www.lava.net/~poda/history.html Hawaiian Timeline] extended
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Hawaii History of Hawaii]
 
 
==Sources==
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An especially helpful source for studying the history of Hawaii is Ralph S. Kuykendall, ''The Hawaiian Kingdom'', Three Volumes. (Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press, 1966-1968; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=218201&disp=The+Hawaiian+kingdom%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 996.9 H2kr; Volume 1 on film 1321394 item 2]).


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