Indiana History: Difference between revisions

*[http://www.centerforhistory.org/indiana_history_maincontents.html Northern Indiana Center for History]  

*'''1800–1809:''' The Indiana Territory was established in 1800.  Territorial government began July 4th, the capital was Vincennes.  

*'''1809:''' Treat of Fort Wayne, the Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, Kickapoo, Wea, and Eel River Tribes ceded nearly 3 million acres of land.  Part of the land belonged to the Shawnee and their Chief Tecumseh declared the transaction illegal.  

*'''1811:''' The battle of Tippecanoe U.S. under Gen. William Henry Harrison defeated the Shawnee, Chippewa, Miami, Kickapoo, Ottawa, Potawatomi, Sauk and Fox Indians. 

*'''1813:''' (October 5,)  Tecumseh, the Shawnee chief was killed in Battle of the Tames. By 1815 there was no effective Indian opposition to settlement in Indiana.  

*'''1828:''' Eel River Indians ceded land  

When the Northwest Territory was divided, and shortly before Ohio was declared a state in 1803, the Indiana Territory was formed.&nbsp; The year was 1800.&nbsp; The western boundary of Ohio had been determined by the Greenville Treaty Line of 1795.&nbsp; In 1803 a wedge, or pie shaped, piece of land on the Ohio/Indiana border was ceded to the Indiana Territory.&nbsp; It was nicknamed "The Gore," and became Dearborn County&nbsp;&nbsp; Records for this area were held at the county seat, Lawrenceburg.<br>  

Ultimately Dearborn County was itself divided and portions of it, from 1811-1814, formed Franklin, Wayne, and Switzerland Counties.&nbsp; Today this area also includes parts of Ohio, Randolph, Dearborn, and Union Counties, as well.&nbsp; The earliest records of Dearborn County were destroyed by fire in 1826.<br>  

Thus, an early settler, without moving a foot from his original homestead,&nbsp; may have lived in the Northwest Territory, Ohio, the Indiana Territory, and the State of Indiana, and always called "The Gore" his home.<br>  

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 FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies.  

*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}} {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (Worldcat)}}

*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}

*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''A complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress&nbsp;: a bibliography''. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1981. {{FSC|14299|item|disp=FS Library book 016.9291 K128c}} {{WorldCat|7279596|disp=At various Libraries. (WorldCat)}}

*Esarey, Logan. ''A History of Indiana from Its Exploration to 1922.'' 3 volumes. Dayton, Ohio: Dayton Historical Society, 1923. {{FSC|261082|item|disp=FS Library book 977.289 H2e}} Each volume is indexed and contains information on the early development of Indiana. Volume three is a history of St. Joseph County.

*Dillon, John B. ''A History of Indiana: From Its Earliest Exploration by Europeans to the Close of the Territorial Government, in 1816. {{FSC|159538|item|disp=FS Library book 977.2 H2dj; FS Library fiche 6051127}}. ''

*United States. Department of State. ''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0721. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library book 973 N2udt; films 929377–931}}. Volumes two and three are on {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library fiche 929377}}. This set has been digitized and images can be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog. The records contain information about persons who resided in the area that now includes Indiana from 1787 to 1803. Each volume contains a name and subject index.

*''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]'' {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library Film 929380}}. This film&nbsp;has been digitized and images can be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog. It contains The Territory of Indiana, for 1800 to 1810, and 1810 to 1816. Each volume has an every-name index and contains thousands of names of residents in what is now Indiana. There are lists of residents of particular counties who signed petitions to the government between 1805 and 1816, and information about persons associated with forts, land offices, Indian interpreters, express riders, and post offices.

*Harper, Josephine L. ''Guide to the Draper Manuscripts''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1983. {{FSC|147518|item|disp=FS Library book 977.583/M1 A3h}}. This guide gives series and volume descriptions for some of the Draper manuscripts. There are several indexes at the end of the book, including a name and subject index, an additional personal data index, and a list of references to Indiana.

*Wolfe, Barbara Schull. ''Index to Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts.'' Logansport, Indiana: B.S. Wolfe, 197–?. {{FSC|446497|item|disp=FS Library book 977.583/M1 A3w}}. The name index gives the series and volume numbers, but is not complete.

*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}} {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.

*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} 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''. Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}} Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCprintsec=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>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.fckLRfckLR*''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}} {{WorldCat|1770230|disp-At various libraries}} The full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJdq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]fckLRfckLRTo find more books and articles about Indiana 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Indiana history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: fckLRfckLR::INDIANA - HISTORY fckLR::INDIANA. [COUNTY] - HISTORY fckLR::INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY fckLR::INDIANA, BIBLIOGRAPHY</ref>