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== Online Resources == | |||
*[http://www.genealogybooklinks.com/texas.htm Genealogy Book Links Texas] | *[http://www.genealogybooklinks.com/texas.htm Genealogy Book Links Texas] | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27907 A Twentieth century history of southwest Texas] ($), index/images | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27907 A Twentieth century history of southwest Texas] ($), index/images | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27572 Coahuila y Texas : desde la consumacion de la independencia hasta el tratado de paz de Guadalupe Hidalgo (Coahuila and Texas, from the consummation of independence until the peace treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo)] ($), index/images | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27572 Coahuila y Texas : desde la consumacion de la independencia hasta el tratado de paz de Guadalupe Hidalgo (Coahuila and Texas, from the consummation of independence until the peace treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo)] ($), index/images | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#tx County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*[http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/ Texas Beyond History] | |||
*[http://www.tshaonline.org/ Texas Handbook Online] | |||
*[http://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History] | |||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~txtttp/ Texas Trails To the Past] | |||
{{Adoption TXGenWeb}} | {{Adoption TXGenWeb}} | ||
== Timeline == | |||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]]. | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]]. | ||
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*'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | *'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | ||
== Historical Content == | |||
Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | ||
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== 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Texas. | 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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Texas. | ||
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*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)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}} | *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)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}} | ||
== 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 Texas 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 Texas are: | ||
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*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | ||
== Family History Library == | |||
To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
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:*TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ||
:*TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
{{Texas|Texas}} | {{Texas|Texas}} | ||
[[Category:Texas, United States]][[Category:United States History]] | [[Category:Texas, United States]][[Category:United States History]] | ||
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