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== | == Online Resources == | ||
The following important events in the history of [[Georgia (state)|Georgia]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#ga County and Town Histories], includes biographies | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25474 Georgia's landmarks, memorials and legends] ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7119 Georgia Memoirs] ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25492 Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution] ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6454 Georgia History, Volume I-II] ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=24284 A history of Georgia : from its first discovery by Europeans to the adoption of the present constitution in MDCCXCVIII] ($), index | |||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
== Timeline === | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Georgia Genealogy (state)|Georgia]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | |||
*'''1732:''' King George II of England granted a charter to James Oglethorpe for the colony of Georgia as a place of refuge. | *'''1732:''' King George II of England granted a charter to James Oglethorpe for the colony of Georgia as a place of refuge. | ||
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*'''1861:''' Georgia seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1870. | *'''1861:''' Georgia seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1870. | ||
== 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 [ | 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. (Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. (Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} | ||
*Bartram, William. ''Travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Choctaws''. Philadelphia and London, 1791-1792. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Q35CAAAAcAAJ Google Books].In the 1770s, American naturalist William Bartram kept an interesting account of his travels through South Carolina. | *Bartram, William. ''Travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Choctaws''. Philadelphia and London, 1791-1792. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Q35CAAAAcAAJ Google Books].In the 1770s, American naturalist William Bartram kept an interesting account of his travels through South Carolina. | ||
== 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. | 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. | ||
*George Gillman Smith, ''The Story of Georgia and the Georgia People, 1732-1860'', Second Edition 1901, (Macon, Georgia: G.G. Smith, 1901) {{ | *George Gillman Smith, ''The Story of Georgia and the Georgia People, 1732-1860'', Second Edition 1901, (Macon, Georgia: G.G. Smith, 1901) {{FSC|307581|item|disp=FS Library film 908502 item 1, book 975.8 H2sg}}A detailed history of Georgia's counties and early settlers. Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. | ||
*Dorsey, James E. ''Georgia Genealogy and Local History: A Bibliography'' (Spartanburg, South Carolina: The Reprint Company, 1983.) {{WorldCat|8432227|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *Dorsey, James E. ''Georgia Genealogy and Local History: A Bibliography'' (Spartanburg, South Carolina: The Reprint Company, 1983.) {{WorldCat|8432227|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|92051|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.8 D23d}} | ||
*Simpson, John Eddins. ''Georgia History: A Bibliography''. (Metuchen, New Jersey: The Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2202541|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *Simpson, John Eddins. ''Georgia History: A Bibliography''. (Metuchen, New Jersey: The Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2202541|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|39651|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.8 H23s}} | ||
*To find more books and articles about Georgia 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases such as "Georgia history." | *To find more books and articles about Georgia 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases such as "Georgia history." | ||
== United States History == | |||
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | |||
*'' | *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
* | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | ||
'''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Georgia ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books. | |||
== | == FamilySearch Library == | ||
To access histories available through the | To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-name Search for: | ||
:'''GEORGIA - HISTORY''' | :'''GEORGIA - HISTORY''' | ||
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:'''GEORGIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY''' | :'''GEORGIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY''' | ||
== | == Websites == | ||
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ Georgia State Facts and Information] | *[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ Georgia State Facts and Information] | ||
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