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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#de County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*'''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 | |||
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The following important events in the history of [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | The following important events in the history of [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | ||
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=== Local Histories === | === 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 [ | 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.<br> | ||
*''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. ({{FSC|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760 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. ({{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref>> | ||
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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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. One of the best sources for studying Delaware history is: | 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. One of the best sources for studying Delaware history is: | ||
*''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. <ref>Scharf, John Thomas. ''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Two volumes. Tucson, Arizona: W. C. Cox, 1974. ( | *''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. <ref>Scharf, John Thomas. ''History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Two volumes. Tucson, Arizona: W. C. Cox, 1974. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|219567|title-id|disp=film 1000154}}.) </ref>An excellent, detailed history with names, dates, and places. | ||
Scharf's book is indexed in: ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888'' <ref>Coghlan, Gladys M. ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Wilmington, Delaware: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976. ( | Scharf's book is indexed in: ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888'' <ref>Coghlan, Gladys M. ''Index to History of Delaware, 1609-1888''. Wilmington, Delaware: Historical Society of Delaware, 1976. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|219575|title-id|disp=book 975.1 H2s index; fiche 6088424-26}}.) </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. ({{FSC|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978 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. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380 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 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 C Merriam, 1971. ({{FSC|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>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%27ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History 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 {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+Historyqt=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 Delaware 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Delaware history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Delaware 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Delaware history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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*[ | *[https://delaware.gov/topics/ State of Delaware] | ||
*[http://www.hsd.org/ Delaware Historical Society] | *[http://www.hsd.org/ Delaware Historical Society] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Delaware Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Delaware Wikipedia] | ||
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