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| ''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Florida|Florida]] > Florida History''
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| ==Brief History== | | | link1=[[United States Genealogy|United States]] |
| The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Florida|Florida]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movement.
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| *'''1565'''<nowiki>: The Spanish founded St. Augustine, the first permanent white settlement in what is now the United States. Pensacola was founded by the Spanish in 1698, but there was little significant European settlement in Florida until the late eighteenth century.</nowiki> | | == Online Resources == |
| *'''1763: ''' At the close of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War), Britain gained control of Florida. Settlers from Europe and the American colonies to the north began to move into the area. The provinces of East Florida and West Florida were formed. | | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#fl County and Town Histories], includes biographies |
| *'''1783: '''Most of the British settlers left when Spain regained the Floridas. | | *[http://floridahistory.org/flawest.htm Florida west coast], an illustrated guide. |
| *'''1812: '''The United States annexed portions of West Florida to Louisiana and to the Mississippi Territory. | | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Florida History of Florida - Wikipedia] |
| *'''1812, 1816 & 1817: ''' Seminole Indian Wars (Osceola; Seminole Chief 1804-1838) | | *[http://floridahistory.org/museums.htm Museums And Historic Sites In Florida] |
| *'''1819: ''' Spain ceded the remainder of West Florida and all of East Florida to the United States. Official United States occupation took place in 1821, and Florida was organized as a territory in 1822. | | *[http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/ Museum of Florida's History] |
| *'''1822: ''' (September 18,) Treaty of Fort Moultrie between the United States and the Seminole Indians. | | *[http://floridahistory.org/floridians.htm Social History of Florida] |
| *'''1835-1842: '''The Second Seminole War was caused by reaction to the Treat of Payne's Landing (1832) and the attempts by the U.S. to remove them from Florida. The Seminole's were led by Chief Osceola, WIld Cat, Alligator and Aripeka conducted a gurerrilla war. Over 1,500 U.S. troops lost their lives. | | *[http://genealogytrails.com/fla/historyindex.html History Topics of Florida] at Genealogy Trails |
| *'''1842: ''' At the close of the Seminole Wars, most of the Indians were removed west to present-day Oklahoma, but a few hundred escaped into the swamps. | | *'''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 |
| *'''1845: '''(March 3) Florida became a state. | | |
| *'''1850: '''(January 21) Western migration of the Florida Indians began. This removed most Indians from the Atlantic seaboard. A few remained on isolated reservations. Today some Seminole Indians live in the Lake Okeechobee area. | | == Timeline == |
| *'''1861: ''' Florida seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1868. | | |
| *'''1870-1900'''<nowiki>: The post-Civil War boom brought many settlers to Florida, as developers from the North built railroads and resorts.</nowiki> | | The following important events in the history of [[Florida Genealogy|Florida]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movement. |
| *'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.
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| *'''1911:''' The Hollywood Indian Reservation was established for the Seminole Indians. | | *'''1565''' The Spanish founded St. Augustine, the first permanent white settlement in what is now the United States. Pensacola was founded by the Spanish in 1698, but there was little significant European settlement in Florida until the late eighteenth century. |
| *'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I] over 4.7 million American men and women served during the war.
| | *'''1763:''' At the close of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War), Britain gained control of Florida. Settlers from Europe and the American colonies to the north began to move into the area. The provinces of East Florida and West Florida were formed. |
| *'''1921-1925'''<nowiki>: The last 13 of the state's 67 counties were organized as the Florida land boom attracted new settlers from the north.</nowiki> | | *'''1783:''' Most of the British settlers left when Spain regained the Floridas. |
| *'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.
| | *'''1812:''' The United States annexed portions of West Florida to Louisiana and to the Mississippi Territory. |
| *'''1938:''' Big Cypress and Brighton Indian reservations were established. | | *'''1812, 1816 and 1817:''' Seminole Indian Wars (Osceola; Seminole Chief 1804-1838) |
| *'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].
| | *'''1819:''' Spain ceded the remainder of West Florida and all of East Florida to the United States for $5,000,000. Official United States occupation took place in 1821. |
| *'''1950–1953:''' Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War].
| | *'''30 March 1822:''' Florida Territory organized. |
| *'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances.
| | *'''18 September 1822:''' Treaty of Fort Moultrie between the United States and the Seminole Indians. |
| *'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].
| | *'''1835-1842:''' The Second Seminole War was caused by reaction to the Treat of Payne's Landing (1832) and the attempts by the U.S. to remove them from Florida. The Seminole's, led by Chief Osceola, Wild Cat, Alligator and Aripeka, conducted a guerrilla war. Over 1,500 U.S. troops lost their lives. |
| == Historical Content == | | *'''1842:''' At the close of the Seminole War, most of the Indians were removed west to present-day Oklahoma, but a few hundred escaped into the swamps. |
| Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | | *'''3 March 1845:''' Florida became a state. |
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| | *'''21 January 1850:''' Western migration of the Florida Indians began. This removed most Indians from the Atlantic seaboard. A few remained on isolated reservations. Today some Seminole Indians live in the Lake Okeechobee area. |
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| | *'''1861:''' Florida seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1868. |
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| | *'''1870-1900''' The post-Civil War boom brought many settlers to Florida, as developers from the North built railroads and resorts. |
| *Parents' names
| | *'''1911:''' The Hollywood Indian Reservation was established for the Seminole Indians. |
| *Maiden names of women
| | *'''1921-1925''' The last 13 of the state's 67 counties were organized as the Florida land boom attracted new settlers from the north. |
| *Place of birth, death, or marriage
| | *'''1938:''' Big Cypress and Brighton Indian reservations were established. |
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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. <br> |
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| ==Local Histories==
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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. | |
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| *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories&pretitle=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories FHL book 973 H23bi])</ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>
| | 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. |
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| *''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. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL 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> | | *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 Worldcat]. |
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| ==State Histories Useful to Genealogists==
| | *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 Worldcat]. |
| Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful.
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| 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 lauditory, 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 Florida history is:
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| *''Florida: Historic- Dramatic-Contemporary,'' is an especially helpful source for studying the history of Florida. <ref> Junius E. Dovell, ''Florida: Historic- Dramatic-Contemporary,'' Four Volumes. (New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1952; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=134294&disp=Florida%20%20&columns=*,0,0 975.9 H2do]).</ref>
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| ==United States History==
| | 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 lauditory, 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 Florida history is: |
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| The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:
| | *Dovell, Junius E. ''Florida: Historic-Dramatic-Contemporary.'' Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1952. FS Library book {{FSC|134294|title-id|disp=975.9 H2do}}. |
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| *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=The+Almanac+of+American+History.&pretitle=The+Almanac+of+American+History. FHL 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.
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| *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=76529&disp=Dictionary+of+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL 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].
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| *''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. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium&pretitle=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium FHL 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%27&ei=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. | | *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|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. <br> |
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| *''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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244514&disp=Writings+on+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H23w] </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&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] | | *''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 Worldcat]. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. <br> |
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| | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. This includes a 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 Worldcat]. <br> |
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| To find more books and articles about Florida 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Florida history." | | *''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 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]. |
| [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | | |
| ::FLORIDA - HISTORY | | <br>To find more books and articles about Florida's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] and search for phases like "Florida history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: |
| ::FLORIDA. [COUNTY] - HISTORY | | |
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| | ::FLORIDA. [COUNTY] - HISTORY |
| ::FLORIDA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | | ::FLORIDA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY |
| ::FLORIDA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | | ::FLORIDA, BIBLIOGRAPHY |
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| == Web Sites ==
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| *[http://floridahistory.org/flawest.htm Florida west coast], an illustrated guide.
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| *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Florida History of Florida - Wikipedia]
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| *[http://floridahistory.org/museums.htm Museums And Historic Sites In Florida]
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| *[http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/ Museum of Florida's History]
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| *[http://floridahistory.org/floridians.htm Social History of Florida]
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