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== Brief History == | === Online resources === | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6261&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0002703009&o_lid=0002703009&o_sch=Affiliate+External First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts: Genealogical Notes and Contributions], ($), index | |||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/countyhistories2.htm#ma County and Town Histories] | |||
*[http://www.massachusettsgenealogy.net/database.htm Massachusetts History and Genealogy, Ancestry Articles, Databases and Products], online county histories with biographies | |||
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=tfH_xDzFOpQC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Honor Roll of Massachusetts Patriots Heretofore Unknown: Being a List of Men and Women who Loaned Money to the Federal Government During the Years 1777-1779], e-book | |||
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MA/Historical-Records.htm Massachusetts Historical Records], organized by county and town<br><br> | |||
=== Brief History === | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | The following important events in the history of [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | ||
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== Local Histories == | === 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. | 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. | ||
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*''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. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressqt=results_page 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. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressqt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | === 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 Massachusetts are: | 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 Massachusetts are: | ||
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*''Commonwealth History of Massachusetts: Colony, Province, and State'' <ref>Hart, Albert Bushnell, ed. ''Commonwealth History of Massachusetts: Colony, Province, and State''. 5 vols. New York, NY: The States History, 1927-30. (Family History Library book {{FHL|656150|title-id|disp=974.4 H2h}}.) </ref> | *''Commonwealth History of Massachusetts: Colony, Province, and State'' <ref>Hart, Albert Bushnell, ed. ''Commonwealth History of Massachusetts: Colony, Province, and State''. 5 vols. New York, NY: The States History, 1927-30. (Family History Library book {{FHL|656150|title-id|disp=974.4 H2h}}.) </ref> | ||
== United States 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: | ||
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::MASSACHUSETTS, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::MASSACHUSETTS, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== Web Sites | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://www.masshist.org/welcome/ Massachusetts Historical Society] | *[http://www.masshist.org/welcome/ Massachusetts Historical Society] | ||