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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/ FamilySearch Library], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/connecticut.htm Connecticut public libraries], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/university_connecticut.htm Connecticut college and university libraries], the [https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/ Connecticut Museum of Culture and History], 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/ FamilySearch Library], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/connecticut.htm Connecticut public libraries], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/university_connecticut.htm Connecticut college and university libraries], the [https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/ Connecticut Museum of Culture and History], and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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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. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{FSC|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FS | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{FSC|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History.'' Revised ed., 8 vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS | *''Dictionary of American History.'' Revised ed., 8 vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. 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''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. This includes history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. ({{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. This includes history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. ({{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books]. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
*''Writings on American History'', by American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS | *''Writings on American History'', by American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search Other libraries (Worldcat)]. 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 Connecticut 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] and search for phases like "Connecticut history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|FamilySearch Catalog Place Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Connecticut 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] and search for phases like "Connecticut history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Place Search|FamilySearch Catalog Place Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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