407,336
edits
m
Text replace - "Family History Library Catalog" to "FamilySearch Catalog"
m (added /6 to 1535 in the timeline) |
m (Text replace - "Family History Library Catalog" to "FamilySearch Catalog") |
||
| Line 74: | Line 74: | ||
A local history describes the economy, prominent families, and the founding of churches, hospitals, schools, and businesses in a specific area. Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family's lifestyle, community, and environment. | A local history describes the economy, prominent families, and the founding of churches, hospitals, schools, and businesses in a specific area. Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family's lifestyle, community, and environment. | ||
For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The Family History Library has many histories, and they will be listed in the | For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The Family History Library has many histories, and they will be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. Use the Place Search and type a locality. Histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog | The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. Use the Place-name search, search for a county, and select the topic of History. | ||
=== Calendar Changes === | === Calendar Changes === | ||