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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Idaho|Idaho]] > Idaho History'' | |||
Although many explorers and fur trappers had visited the area that became the State of Idaho, trading posts and forts had been established there, and travelers on the Oregon Trail heading to Oregon, Washington, and California had passed through the area, no permanent settlements were established until about 1860 at Franklin in the Cache Valley. | Although many explorers and fur trappers had visited the area that became the State of Idaho, trading posts and forts had been established there, and travelers on the Oregon Trail heading to Oregon, Washington, and California had passed through the area, no permanent settlements were established until about 1860 at Franklin in the Cache Valley. | ||
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The following important events in the history of Idaho affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of Idaho affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
'''1834: '''Fort Hall trading post was founded on the Snake River near the site of present-day Pocatello. During the 1840's and 1850's it became a major way station for those who passed through Idaho over the Oregon Trail. | *'''1834: '''Fort Hall trading post was founded on the Snake River near the site of present-day Pocatello. During the 1840's and 1850's it became a major way station for those who passed through Idaho over the Oregon Trail. | ||
'''1846:''' Oregon Treaty settled boundary. | *'''1846:''' Oregon Treaty settled boundary. | ||
'''1848:''' Idaho became part of the Oregon Territory. | *'''1848:''' Idaho became part of the Oregon Territory. | ||
'''1855: '''(July 16) Through the Treaty of Hell Gate the Salish and Kutenai (Kootenai) Indians ceded their lands. | *'''1855: '''(July 16) Through the Treaty of Hell Gate the Salish and Kutenai (Kootenai) Indians ceded their lands. | ||
'''1859:''' Idaho became part of the Washington Territory. | *'''1859:''' Idaho became part of the Washington Territory. | ||
'''1860:''' The Mormon community of Franklin in Cache Valley became the first permanent white settlement in Idaho. | *'''1860:''' The Mormon community of Franklin in Cache Valley became the first permanent white settlement in Idaho. | ||
'''1860-1863:''' Gold discoveries in the river valleys of northern Idaho attracted temporary settlement. | *'''1860-1863:''' Gold discoveries in the river valleys of northern Idaho attracted temporary settlement. | ||
'''1860-1880s:''' A series of Indian conflicts continued until the Indians were assigned to reservations. | *'''1860-1880s:''' A series of Indian conflicts continued until the Indians were assigned to reservations. | ||
'''1863:''' Nez Perce Indians ceded land. | *'''1863:''' Nez Perce Indians ceded land. | ||
'''1863:''' (March 3,) The Idaho Territory was created out of the Washington and Dakota Territories. In 1864, the Montana Territory was cut away from the Idaho Territory. In 1868, a small part of Idaho Territory was transferred to the new Wyoming Territory. | *'''1863:''' (March 3,) The Idaho Territory was created out of the Washington and Dakota Territories. In 1864, the Montana Territory was cut away from the Idaho Territory. In 1868, a small part of Idaho Territory was transferred to the new Wyoming Territory. | ||
'''1865:'''(January) 224 Bannock Indians were killed when they were attacked by the U.S. army while they were camped at Battle Creek. | *'''1865:'''(January) 224 Bannock Indians were killed when they were attacked by the U.S. army while they were camped at Battle Creek. | ||
'''1865-1868:''' Indian Campaigns | *'''1865-1868:''' Indian Campaigns | ||
'''1877:''' (June - October) Nez Perce Indians went to war with the United States. The war ended when federal troops captured Chief Joseph and evacuated the Indians to a reservation in Oklahoma. | *'''1877:''' (June - October) Nez Perce Indians went to war with the United States. The war ended when federal troops captured Chief Joseph and evacuated the Indians to a reservation in Oklahoma. | ||
'''1880's:''' Mining booms in the north and the coming of the railroads to the south brought new settlers. | *'''1880's:''' Mining booms in the north and the coming of the railroads to the south brought new settlers. | ||
'''1887:''' The Bannock Indians ceded land. | *'''1887:''' The Bannock Indians ceded land. | ||
'''1890:'''(July 3,) Idaho became a state. | *'''1890:'''(July 3,) Idaho became a state. | ||
'''1895:''' The Bannock Indians left Fort Hall Reservation to hunt in Wyoming under the provisions of the 1868 treaty. The cavalry overtook them and escorted them back to the reservation. | *'''1895:''' The Bannock Indians left Fort Hall Reservation to hunt in Wyoming under the provisions of the 1868 treaty. The cavalry overtook them and escorted them back to the reservation. | ||
'''1900-1910:''' Reclamation projects brought another wave of settlement to the former desert lands of southern Idaho. | *'''1900-1910:''' Reclamation projects brought another wave of settlement to the former desert lands of southern Idaho. | ||
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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. | |||
[http://www. | *''Idaho local history: A bibliography'' <ref> Nelson, Milo G., & Webbert, Charles A., eds., ''Idaho local history: A bibliography''. Moscow, Idaho: The University Press of Idaho, 1976 -- a bibliography of local histories for Idaho. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=200417&disp=Idaho+local+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 A3n]). </ref> | ||
=== | *''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> | ||
==== | *''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> | ||
==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 Idaho: | |||
*''Early History of Idaho'' <ref> By William John McConnell, Idaho. Legislature Published by The Caxton Printers, 1913, Original from the University of Virginia </ref> Full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JBMUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]. | |||
* ''History of Idaho'' <ref>Arrington, Leonard James. ''History of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Historical Society, c1994. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=698024&disp=History+of+Idaho%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2a]).</ref> | |||
* ''History of Idaho'' <ref> Beal, Merrill D., & Wells, Merle W. ''History of Idaho'', 3 vols. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959. Volume 3 has family histories -- an especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=200766&disp=History+of+Idaho%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2b]). 3 vols. </ref> | |||
*''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day'' <ref>Defenbach, Byron. ''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day''. Chicago: American Historical Society, 1933. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=200771&disp=Idaho%2C+the+place+and+its+people%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2d]). 3 vols. </ref> | |||
*''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests'' <ref>French, Hiram Taylor. ''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests''. Chicago: Lewis Pub., 1914. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=200780&disp=History+of+Idaho%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2f]). 3 vols.</ref> | |||
* | *''The history of Idaho''. <ref>Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910 Hailey, John. ''The history of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=548678&disp=The+history+of+Idaho%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2hj]). </ref> A full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=2jvsOU6DSO4C&output=text Google books] | ||
* | *''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains'' <ref>Hawley, James H., ed. ''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains''. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1920. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=284203&disp=History+of+Idaho%20%20&columns=*,0,0 979.6 H2h]). 4 vols. </ref> | ||
* | *''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings''. <ref> ''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings'' San Francisco: W.W. Elliott, 1884. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=200841&disp=History+of+Idaho+Territory%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.6 H2hi; microfilm 924569 item 1]). </ref> | ||
==United States History== | |||
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]. | ||
*''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> <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 Idaho 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Idaho history." | |||
[[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | |||
::IDAHO - HISTORY | |||
::IDAHO. [COUNTY] - HISTORY | |||
::IDAHO, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | |||
::IDAHO, BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
==Websites == | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Idaho History of Idaho -Wikipedia] | |||
*[http://www.idahohistory.net/dateline.html Idaho History Timeline] by the Idaho State Historical Society | |||
*[http://www.kindredtrails.com/Idaho_History-1.html The History of Idaho] | |||
==== Bibliography ==== | |||
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[[Category:Idaho]] | [[Category:Idaho]] | ||