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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 [[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. | ||
*''Idaho local history: A bibliography'' <ref>Nelson, Milo G., &amp;amp;amp;amp; Webbert, Charles A., eds., ''Idaho local history: A bibliography''. Moscow, Idaho: The University Press of Idaho, 1976 -- a bibliography of local histories for Idaho. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;book | *''Idaho local history: A bibliography'' <ref>Nelson, Milo G., &amp;amp;amp;amp; Webbert, Charles A., eds., ''Idaho local history: A bibliography''. Moscow, Idaho: The University Press of Idaho, 1976 -- a bibliography of local histories for Idaho. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;book {{FHL|200417|title-id|disp=979.6 A3n}}).&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;</ref> | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ( | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&amp;amp;amp;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. ( | *''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+Congress&amp;amp;amp;qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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*''Early History of Idaho'' <ref>By William John McConnell, Idaho. Legislature Published by The Caxton Printers, 1913, Original from the University of Virginia </ref>Full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JBMUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]. | *''Early History of Idaho'' <ref>By William John McConnell, Idaho. Legislature Published by The Caxton Printers, 1913, Original from the University of Virginia </ref>Full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JBMUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]. | ||
*''History of Idaho'' <ref>Arrington, Leonard James. ''History of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Historical Society, c1994. (Family History Library book | *''History of Idaho'' <ref>Arrington, Leonard James. ''History of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Idaho State Historical Society, c1994. (Family History Library book {{FHL|698024|title-id|disp=979.6 H2a}}).</ref> | ||
*''History of Idaho'' <ref>Beal, Merrill D., &amp;amp;amp;amp; Wells, Merle W. ''History of Idaho'', 3 vols. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959. Volume 3 has family histories -- an especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho. (Family History Library book | *''History of Idaho'' <ref>Beal, Merrill D., &amp;amp;amp;amp; Wells, Merle W. ''History of Idaho'', 3 vols. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1959. Volume 3 has family histories -- an especially helpful source for studying the history of Idaho. (Family History Library book {{FHL|200766|title-id|disp=979.6 H2b}}). 3 vols.&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;</ref> | ||
*''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day'' <ref>Defenbach, Byron. ''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day''. Chicago: American Historical Society, 1933. (Family History Library book | *''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day'' <ref>Defenbach, Byron. ''Idaho: the place and its people: a history of the gem state from prehistoric to present day''. Chicago: American Historical Society, 1933. (Family History Library book {{FHL|200771|title-id|disp=979.6 H2d}}). 3 vols. </ref> | ||
*''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests'' <ref>French, Hiram Taylor. ''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests''. Chicago: Lewis Pub., 1914. (Family History Library book | *''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests'' <ref>French, Hiram Taylor. ''History of Idaho: a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests''. Chicago: Lewis Pub., 1914. (Family History Library book {{FHL|200780|title-id|disp=979.6 H2f}}). 3 vols.</ref> | ||
*''The history of Idaho''. <ref>Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910 Hailey, John. ''The history of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;book | *''The history of Idaho''. <ref>Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910 Hailey, John. ''The history of Idaho''. Boise, Idaho: Syms-York Co., 1910. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;nbsp;book {{FHL|548678|title-id|disp=979.6 H2hj}}). </ref>A full text can be viewed at [http://books.google.com/books?id=2jvsOU6DSO4C&output=text Google books] | ||
*''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains'' <ref>Hawley, James H., ed. ''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains''. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1920. (Family History Library book | *''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains'' <ref>Hawley, James H., ed. ''History of Idaho the gem of the mountains''. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Pub., 1920. (Family History Library book {{FHL|284203|title-id|disp=979.6 H2h}}). 4 vols. </ref> | ||
*''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings''. <ref>''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings'' San Francisco: W.W. Elliott, 1884. (Family History Library | *''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings''. <ref>''History of Idaho Territory: showing its resources and advantages, with illustrations ... from original drawings'' San Francisco: W.W. Elliott, 1884. (Family History Library {{FHL|200841|title-id|disp=book 979.6 H2hi; microfilm 924569 item 1}}). </ref> | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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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: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ( | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&amp;amp;amp;amp;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. ( | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&amp;amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;amp;C Merriam, 1971. ( | *''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&amp;amp;amp;amp;C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;amp;amp;amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;amp;amp;amp;dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&amp;amp;amp;amp;ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&amp;amp;amp;amp;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 | *''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 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&amp;amp;amp;amp;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 Idaho 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Idaho history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Idaho 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Idaho history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||