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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Michigan|Michigan] > Michigan History'' | |||
==Brief History== | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Michigan|Michigan]] affected political jurisdictions, record keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Michigan|Michigan]] affected political jurisdictions, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
'''1668:''' Sault Ste. Marie, the oldest community in Michigan, was founded by the French. Detroit was founded in | *'''1668:''' Sault Ste. Marie, the oldest community in Michigan, was founded by the French. *'''1701:''' Detroit was founded. | ||
*'''1763:''' The British took possession of the area but discouraged settlers. | |||
*'''1763''': (June 4,) A deadly game of Lacrosse played by two large teams of Indians outside Fort Michilimackinac at what is now Mackinaw City, Michigan, when English troops manning the fort had gathered to watch the game, Indians got their concealed weapons and attacked, slaughtering all occupants and burning the fort. | |||
*'''1787:''' Michigan became part of the U.S. Northwest Territory, but the British still controlled Detroit and Mackinac. | |||
*'''1796:''' The British withdrew from their remaining posts, including Detroit. | |||
*'''1800:''' The area became part of the Indiana Territory. | |||
*'''1805:''' (January 11,) Congress created Michigan Territory. | |||
*'''1812''': Fort Dearborn massacre whites driven out of Lake Michigan region by the Indians | |||
*'''1818–1832:''' Settlement was encouraged by improvements in transportation, including the establishment of steamship operation on the Great Lakes from Buffalo to Detroit in 1818, and the completion of the Erie Canal to Buffalo in 1825. The Chicago Road linking Detroit to Chicago was completed in 1832. | |||
*'''1833''': Treaty of Chicago between the Indians and the U.S. Government | |||
*'''1835:''' As a result of the Toledo War with Ohio, Michigan lost land along its southern border to Ohio and gained the Upper Peninsula. | |||
*'''1837: '''(January 26,) Michigan became a state. | |||
*'''1842''': Treaty; Indians surrendered all property rigts in the state. | |||
*'''1861–1865:''' 90,000 men served the Union in the Civil War. Of these, 14,000 died in the war. | |||
*'''1900:''' All of Michigan's 83 counties had been settled by 1900. | |||
== Historical Content == | |||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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*Parents' names | |||
*Maiden names of women | |||
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*Occupation | |||
*Migration | |||
*Military service | |||
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*Descendants | |||
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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. | |||
''' | *''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records'' <ref> Callard, Carole, ed. ''Sourcebook of Michigan Census, County Histories, and Vital Records''. Lansing, Michigan: Library of Michigan, 1986. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=616453&disp=Sourcebook+of+Michigan+census%2C+county+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.4 A3sm; fiche 6101261].) </ref> | ||
''' | *''County Evolution in Michigan, 1790–1897'' <ref> Welch, Richard Warren. ''County Evolution in Michigan, 1790–1897''. Lansing, Michigan: Department of Education, 1972. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265866&disp=County+evolution+in+Michigan%2C+1790%2D1%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 977.4 A1 no. 7; film 896902 item 3].) </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 laudatory, 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 Michigan: | |||
''' | *''The Red Book of Michigan: A Civil, Military, and Biographical History''<ref> Lanman, Charles. ''The Red Book of Michigan: A Civil, Military, and Biographical History''. Detroit, Michigan: E. B. Smith, 1871. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=263416&disp=The+red+book+of+Michigan++ film 1425611 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]. | ||
''' | *''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 Michigan 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Michigan history." | |||
[[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | |||
::MICHIGAN - HISTORY | |||
::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | |||
::MICHIGAN, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | |||
::MICHIGAN, BIBLIOGRAPHY | |||
=== Web Sites === | |||
*[http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/micounty Michigan County Histories] and Atlases | |||
==Sources== | |||
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[[Category:Michigan]] | [[Category:Michigan]] | ||