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== Online Resources ==
== Online Resources ==
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1040 California Pioneers, 1542-1848] ($). Partial index.  
 
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25488 Historical and biographical record of southern California: containing a history of southern California from its earliest settlers] ($). Index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1040 California Pioneers, 1542-1848], ($). Partial index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2412 California, Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990] ($). Index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25488 Historical and biographical record of southern California: containing a history of southern California from its earliest settlers], ($). Index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2161 California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950] ($). Index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2412 California, Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990], ($). Index.  
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#ca County and Town Histories], includes biographies
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2161 California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950], ($). Index.  
*[http://www.ndgw.org/PRosterIndex/rostermain.html Roster of California Pioneers]  
*[http://www.ndgw.org/PRosterIndex/rostermain.html Roster of California Pioneers]  
*[http://www.californiagenealogy.org/bio.htm California Biographies]
*[http://cagenweb.com/cpl/dar1.htm DAR California Pioneers]  
*[http://www.geneasearch.com/biography/states/california.htm GeneaSearch California Biographies]  
*[https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/uchistory/general_history/overview/regents/biographies_a.html UC California Digital Archives - Biographies] - Regents of the University of California
*[http://www.oac.cdlib.org/institutions/California+Historical+Society Biographical Materials for the State of California]  
*[http://www.oac.cdlib.org/institutions/California+Historical+Society Biographical Materials for the State of California]  
*[http://www.californiagenealogy.org/bio California Biographies]  
*[http://www.californiagenealogy.org/bio California Biographies]  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2347 California Biographical Collection:Responses to Vital Record Inquiries, 1822-1964] Index and images.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2347 California Biographical Collection:Responses to Vital Record Inquiries, 1822-1964] Index and images.  
*[https://www.cagenweb.org/capioneer/cpl_list.htm California Pioneer List]  
*[http://www.cagenweb.com/cpl/cpl_list.htm California Pioneer List]  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2513 U.S., Women of the West, 1928] ($). Index.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2513 U.S., Women of the West, 1928], ($). Index.  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951002263917f;view=1up;seq=7 Who's who among the women of California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951002263917f;view=1up;seq=7 Who's who among the women of California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822011611787;view=1up;seq=11 California and Californians, Vol. 1], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614115;view=1up;seq=9 Vol. 2], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614123;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 3], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614131;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 4], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614149;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 5] , e-books  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822011611787;view=1up;seq=11 California and Californians, Vol. 1], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614115;view=1up;seq=9 Vol. 2], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614123;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 3], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614131;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 4], [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822000614149;view=1up;seq=7 Vol. 5] , e-books  
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*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31175002215773;view=1up;seq=13 A memorial and biographical history of northern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31175002215773;view=1up;seq=13 A memorial and biographical history of northern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b000877669;view=1up;seq=7 Early days in California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.b000877669;view=1up;seq=7 Early days in California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t4xg9g71x;view=1up;seq=11 Men of achievement in the great southwest : a story of pioneer struggles during early days in Los Angeles and Southern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t4xg9g71x;view=1up;seq=11 Men of achievement in the great southwest : a story of pioneer struggles during early days in Los Angeles and Southern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31175002362955;view=1up;seq=13 A Volume of memoirs and genealogy of representative citizens of northern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31175002362955;view=1up;seq=13 A Volume of memoirs and genealogy of representative citizens of northern California], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822035083740;view=1up;seq=9 A history of California and an extended history of its southern coast counties: also containing biographies of well-known citizens of the past and present], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822035083740;view=1up;seq=9 A history of California and an extended history of its southern coast counties: also containing biographies of well-known citizens of the past and present], e-book  
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t7br9486z;view=1up;seq=7 The new empire and her representative men; or, The Pacific coast, its farms, mines, vines, wines, orchards, and interests; its productions, industries and commerce, with interesting biographies and modes of travel], e-book
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t7br9486z;view=1up;seq=7 The new empire and her representative men; or, The Pacific coast, its farms, mines, vines, wines, orchards, and interests; its productions, industries and commerce, with interesting biographies and modes of travel], e-book
<br><br>The [http://www.library.ca.gov/ California State Library] and the[http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ Bancroft Library] at the University of California-Berkeley have major collections of [[California, United States Genealogy|California]] biographies. &nbsp;Use the [http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ Online Archive of California] to search for materials in those libraries as well as other repositories throughout the state.<br>
Between 1929 and 1962 the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) prepared a 26-volume biographical collection, ''Records of the Families of California Pioneers''. It is found at the [http://www.dar.org/library/ DAR Library] in Washington, D.C., and at the Family History Library on {{FHL|234615|title-id|disp=films 844436-46}}. Each volume has an every-name index.&nbsp;Indexes to the principal persons found in this collection can be found:
*online at&nbsp;[http://cagenweb.com/cpl/dar1.htm DAR California Pioneers]
*Robert L. Davignon, ''Pioneers of California Index'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, 1986; Family History Library book {{FHL|210373|title-id|disp=979.4 D32pi}} 1986; film {{FHL|210373|title-id|disp=1421606}} item 7; another copy on fiche {{FHL|210373|title-id|disp=6051447}}).
The [http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/ California Historical Society] has gathered biographical materials for the entire state throughout it's history. &nbsp;[http://www.oac.cdlib.org/institutions/California+Historical+Society Finding Aids] can be found on OAC.
The [http://www.californiapioneers.org/ Society of California Pioneers]&nbsp;has a collection of biographies and reminiscenses of [http://cdn.calisphere.org/data/13030/km/kt8489q5km/files/kt8489q5km.pdf Early California Settlers.]


==Biographies in Local Histories===
Richard Schellens collected materials on a variety of individuals and places mainly covering San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. &nbsp;A few volumes cover the state in general. [http://www.smcgs.org/sites/default/files/database_files/Schellens-California-name.pdf Name Index], [http://www.smcgs.org/sites/default/files/database_files/schellens-california-places.pdf Place Index]
*Biographical information is often found in '''state, county, and town histories'''.
*Towards the end of the 19th century, began publishers soliciting short biographical/family histories from local founding families, offering to publish them in an upcoming local history. This then became an incentive for family members to buy a copy of the book.
*Families represented were '''not necessarily prominent'''. Practically everyone living there, especially in the Midwest, counted as an early settler.
*These biographies often start with '''the first member of the family to settle in the area''', and detail their descendants at the time of publishing. They may tell '''where the family moved in from'''. Children's marriages often are given, with '''maiden names''' included.
===Finding Biographies===
*The [[California, United States Genealogy#Counties|'''county Wiki page''']] lists several county histories. It also lists '''local libraries, and societies''' which probably have copies of local histories.
*Many histories are no longer under copyright and can be found in the following '''online, digitized book collections'''. Search with keywords "History" and "the name of your locality" (state, county, or town).
**[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ '''FamilySearch Books''']
**[https://books.google.com/ '''Google Books''']
**[https://www.worldcat.org/ '''World Cat''']
**[https://www.hathitrust.org/ '''HathiTrust''']
**[https://archive.org/ '''Internet Archive''']
*The FamilySearch library has extensive collections of these local histories. Many are digitized. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] under your locality for the topics "Biography" and "History".
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The [http://www.library.ca.gov/ California State Library] and the[http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/ Bancroft Library] at the University of California-Berkeley have major collections of [[California, United States Genealogy|California]] biographies. Use the [http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ Online Archive of California] to search for materials in those libraries as well as other repositories throughout the state.<br>


Between 1929 and 1962 the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) prepared a 26-volume biographical collection, ''Records of the Families of California Pioneers''. It is found at the [http://www.dar.org/library/ DAR Library] in Washington, D.C., and at the FamilySearch Library on {{FSC|234615|title-id|disp=films 844436-46}}. Each volume has an every-name index. Indexes to the principal persons found in this collection can be found:
There are many published statewide, regional, and county biographical collections. &nbsp;Many have been digitized and are available on Internet Archive. [http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=subject:%22California%20--%20Biography%22 &nbsp;(California Biography)]&nbsp;&nbsp;The Family History Library has volumes both in print and on microfilm. &nbsp;Search [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]&nbsp;using names, biography and places to uncover books, articles, manuscript collections and more. &nbsp;Be sure to read mateials by those who were in the same place at the same time as your ancestors for background information.  


*Robert L. Davignon, ''Pioneers of California Index'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch Library, 1986; FS Library book {{FSC|210373|title-id|disp=979.4 D32pi}} 1986; film {{FSC|210373|title-id|disp=1421606}} item 7; another copy on fiche {{FSC|210373|title-id|disp=6051447}}).
County Histories are a wonderful source of biographical information for those who settled in and remained in an area before they were printed. An index of biographies published in 61 county histories from 1855 to 1898 was compiled in 1979 by J. Carlyle Parker.<ref>An Index to the Biographies in the 19th Century California County Histories, Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, Volume 7 (Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research Company, 1979. Family History Library book )</ref>&nbsp;&nbsp;  


The [http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/ California Historical Society] has gathered biographical materials for the entire state throughout it's history. [http://www.oac.cdlib.org/institutions/California+Historical+Society Finding Aids] can be found on OAC.
=== '''Websites<br>'''  ===


The [http://www.californiapioneers.org/ Society of California Pioneers] has a collection of biographies and reminiscenses of [http://cdn.calisphere.org/data/13030/km/kt8489q5km/files/kt8489q5km.pdf Early California Settlers.]
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Richard Schellens collected materials on a variety of individuals and places mainly covering San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.  A few volumes cover the state in general. [http://www.smcgs.org/sites/default/files/database_files/Schellens-California-name.pdf Name Index], [http://www.smcgs.org/sites/default/files/database_files/schellens-california-places.pdf Place Index]
[http://www.californiagenealogy.org/bio.htm California Biographies]  


There are many published statewide, regional, and county biographical collections.  Many have been digitized and are available on Internet Archive. [https://www.archive.org/search.php?query=subject:%22California%20--%20Biography%22  (California Biography)]  The FamilySearch Library has volumes both in print and on microfilm.  Search [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat] using names, biography and places to uncover books, articles, manuscript collections and more.  Be sure to read mateials by those who were in the same place at the same time as your ancestors for background information.
[http://www.geneasearch.com/biography/states/california.htm GeneaSearch California Biographies]  


County Histories are a wonderful source of biographical information for those who settled in and remained in an area before they were printed. An index of biographies published in 61 county histories from 1855 to 1898 was compiled in 1979 by J. Carlyle Parker.<ref>An Index to the Biographies in the 19th Century California County Histories, Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, Volume 7 (Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research Company, 1979. FS Library book )</ref> 
[https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/uchistory/general_history/overview/regents/biographies_a.html UC California Digital Archives - Biographies] - Regents of the University of California  


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The California State Library and theBancroft Library at the University of California-Berkeley have major collections of California biographies.  Use the Online Archive of California to search for materials in those libraries as well as other repositories throughout the state.

Between 1929 and 1962 the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) prepared a 26-volume biographical collection, Records of the Families of California Pioneers. It is found at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and at the Family History Library on films 844436-46. Each volume has an every-name index. Indexes to the principal persons found in this collection can be found:

The California Historical Society has gathered biographical materials for the entire state throughout it's history.  Finding Aids can be found on OAC.

The Society of California Pioneers has a collection of biographies and reminiscenses of Early California Settlers.

Richard Schellens collected materials on a variety of individuals and places mainly covering San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.  A few volumes cover the state in general. Name Index, Place Index

There are many published statewide, regional, and county biographical collections.  Many have been digitized and are available on Internet Archive.  (California Biography)  The Family History Library has volumes both in print and on microfilm.  Search WorldCat using names, biography and places to uncover books, articles, manuscript collections and more.  Be sure to read mateials by those who were in the same place at the same time as your ancestors for background information.

County Histories are a wonderful source of biographical information for those who settled in and remained in an area before they were printed. An index of biographies published in 61 county histories from 1855 to 1898 was compiled in 1979 by J. Carlyle Parker.[1]  

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  1. ↑ An Index to the Biographies in the 19th Century California County Histories, Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, Volume 7 (Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research Company, 1979. Family History Library book )


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