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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8027 Idaho, Early History] ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8027 Idaho, Early History] ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28785 Early history of Idaho] ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28785 Early history of Idaho] ($) | ||
*[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00lewi An illustrated history of the state of Idaho], containing a history of the state of Idaho from the earliest period of its discovery to the present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future; illustrations ... and biographical mention of many pioneers and prominent citizens of to-day .. | *[https://archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00lewi An illustrated history of the state of Idaho], containing a history of the state of Idaho from the earliest period of its discovery to the present time, together with glimpses of its auspicious future; illustrations ... and biographical mention of many pioneers and prominent citizens of to-day .. ($), images, book index. | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#id Online County and Town Histories], scroll down to Idaho list. | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#id Online County and Town Histories], scroll down to Idaho list. | ||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
==Background== | |||
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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Idaho has continued to grow as its settlers turned their attention away from mining and more toward agricultural pursuits. | Idaho has continued to grow as its settlers turned their attention away from mining and more toward agricultural pursuits. | ||
== Timeline == | |||
'''A Few Important Events in Idaho's History''' | '''A Few Important Events in Idaho's History''' | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
*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. {{WorldCat|20419892|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200417|item|disp=FS | *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. {{WorldCat|20419892|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200417|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 A3n}}) | ||
*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 | *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|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} | ||
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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*By William John McConnell, Idaho. Legislature Published by The Caxton Printers, 1913, Original from the University of Virginia. Full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JBMUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]. | *By William John McConnell, Idaho. Legislature Published by The Caxton Printers, 1913, Original from the University of Virginia. Full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JBMUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]. | ||
*Arrington, Leonard James. ''History of Idaho''. (Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Historical Society, c1994.) {{WorldCat|26800434|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|698024|item|disp=FS | *Arrington, Leonard James. ''History of Idaho''. (Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Historical Society, c1994.) {{WorldCat|26800434|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|698024|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2a}} | ||
*Beal, Merrill D., Wells, Merle W. ''History of Idaho'', 3 vols. (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959.) {{WorldCat|6565869|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200766|item|disp=FS | *Beal, Merrill D., Wells, Merle W. ''History of Idaho'', 3 vols. (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959.) {{WorldCat|6565869|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200766|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2b}}3 vols and Volume 3 has family histories -- an especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho. | ||
*Defenbach, Byron. ''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day'' (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1933.) {{WorldCat|41751364|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200771|item|disp=FS | *Defenbach, Byron. ''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day'' (Chicago: American Historical Society, 1933.) {{WorldCat|41751364|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200771|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2d}} 3 vols. | ||
*French, Hiram Taylor. ''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests''. (Chicago: Lewis Pub., 1914.) {{WorldCat|2739177|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200780|title-id|disp=FS | *French, Hiram Taylor. ''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests''. (Chicago: Lewis Pub., 1914.) {{WorldCat|2739177|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200780|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2f}}) 3 vols. Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. | ||
*Hailey, John. ''The History of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910) {{WorldCat|17455282|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|548678|item|disp=FS | *Hailey, John. ''The History of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910) {{WorldCat|17455282|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|548678|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2hj}} A full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=2jvsOU6DSO4C&output=text Google books] | ||
*Hawley, James H., ed. ''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains''. (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1920) {{WorldCat|6449679|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|284203|item|disp=FS | *Hawley, James H., ed. ''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains''. (Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1920) {{WorldCat|6449679|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|284203|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.6 H2h}}) 4 vols. Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. | ||
*''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings'' (San Francisco: W.W. Elliott, 1884.) {{WorldCat|640898|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200841|item|disp=FS Library film 924569 item 1; book 979.6 H2hi}} | *''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings'' (San Francisco: W.W. Elliott, 1884.) {{WorldCat|640898|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|200841|item|disp=FS Library film 924569 item 1; book 979.6 H2hi}} | ||
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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)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS | *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 | *''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 | *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 | *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] | ||
=== FamilySearch Library === | === FamilySearch Library === | ||
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