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|  | <center>For a detailed guide to Massachusetts research,<br>see the [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|'''Massachusetts Genealogy Guide''']] page.</center>   |  | <center>For a detailed guide to Massachusetts research,<br>see the [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|'''Massachusetts Genealogy Guide''']] page.</center>   | 
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|  | === Onlineresources ===
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|  |  | *[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/429/massachusetts-historical-data-relating-to-cities-and-towns Massachusetts: Historical Data Relating to Cities and Towns] at American Ancestors — index & images ($) | 
|  | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#ma County and Town Histories], includes biographies |  | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#ma County and Town Histories], includes biographies | 
|  | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6261&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0002703009&o_lid=0002703009&o_sch=Affiliate+External First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts: Genealogical Notes and Contributions], ($), index |  | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6261&cj=1&netid=cj&o_xid=0002703009&o_lid=0002703009&o_sch=Affiliate+External First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts: Genealogical Notes and Contributions]($), index   | 
|  | *[http://www.massachusettsgenealogy.net/database.htm Massachusetts History and Genealogy, Ancestry Articles, Databases and Products], online county histories with biographies   |  | *[http://www.massachusettsgenealogy.net/database.htm Massachusetts History and Genealogy, Ancestry Articles, Databases and Products], online county histories with biographies   | 
|  | *[https://books.google.com/books?id=tfH_xDzFOpQC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Honor Roll of Massachusetts Patriots Heretofore Unknown: Being a List of Men and Women who Loaned Money to the Federal Government During the Years 1777-1779], e-book   |  | *[https://books.google.com/books?id=tfH_xDzFOpQC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Honor Roll of Massachusetts Patriots Heretofore Unknown: Being a List of Men and Women who Loaned Money to the Federal Government During the Years 1777-1779], e-book | 
|  | *[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MA/Historical-Records.htm Massachusetts Historical Records],organized by county and town<br><br> |  | *'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | 
|  | === Brief History===
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|  | The following important events in the history of [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping.   |  | The following important events in the history of [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping.   | 
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|  | *'''1620-1691'''<nowiki>: The Plymouth Colony was established. It eventually spread over today's Plymouth, Barnstable, and Bristol Counties.</nowiki>   |  | *'''1620-1691'''<nowiki>: The Plymouth Colony was established. It eventually spread over today's Plymouth, Barnstable, and Bristol Counties.</nowiki>   | 
|  | *'''1621: ''' Peace Treaty between Wampanoag Indians and Pilgrams - Strawberry hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts arranged by Squanto. |  | *'''1621: ''' Peace Treaty between Wampanoag Indians and Pilgrams - Strawberry hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts arranged by Squanto.   | 
|  | *'''1630'''<nowiki>: Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded. It expanded to today's area of Essex, Middlesex, Old Norfolk (now part of New Hampshire), and Suffolk Counties.</nowiki>   |  | *'''1630'''<nowiki>: Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded. It expanded to today's area of Essex, Middlesex, Old Norfolk (now part of New Hampshire), and Suffolk Counties.</nowiki>   | 
|  | *'''1631:'''First public Thanksgiving - Massachusetts Bay Colony   |  | *'''1631:'''First public Thanksgiving - Massachusetts Bay Colony   | 
|  | *'''1660:'''John Eliot founded first Indian church in New England at Natick, Massachusetts on the Charles River.   |  | *'''1660:'''John Eliot founded first Indian church in New England at Natick, Massachusetts on the Charles River.   | 
|  | *'''1675-1676:'''  King Philips War, between the Indians and colonist. |  | *'''1675-1676:'''  King Philips War, between the Indians and colonist.   | 
|  | *'''1677-1741: '''Massechusetts and New Hampshire border dispute. Residents sometimes taxed by both colonies. London finally adjudicates new border in New Hampshire's favor.   |  | *'''1677-1741: '''Massechusetts and New Hampshire border dispute. Residents sometimes taxed by both colonies. London finally adjudicates new border in New Hampshire's favor.   | 
|  | *'''1691'''<nowiki>: A new charter was granted to Massachusetts Bay Colony, uniting it with Plymouth Colony. Parts of Maine and Nova Scotia were also added to Massachusetts.</nowiki>   |  | *'''1691'''<nowiki>: A new charter was granted to Massachusetts Bay Colony, uniting it with Plymouth Colony. Parts of Maine and Nova Scotia were also added to Massachusetts.</nowiki>   | 
|  | *'''1775'''<nowiki>: The</nowiki> [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War]] began at Lexington and Concord. |  | *'''1775'''<nowiki>: The</nowiki> [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War]] began at Lexington and Concord.   | 
|  | *'''1786'''<nowiki>: The Ohio Land Company was formed, resulting in the emigration of many Massachusetts residents to</nowiki>[[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]].   |  | *'''1786'''<nowiki>: The Ohio Land Company was formed, resulting in the emigration of many Massachusetts residents to</nowiki>[[Ohio, United States Genealogy|Ohio]].   | 
|  | *'''1788'''<nowiki>: (February 6,) Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the Constitution.</nowiki>   |  | *'''1788'''<nowiki>: (February 6,) Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the Constitution.</nowiki>   | 
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|  | *''Massachusetts: A Bibliography of Its History'' <ref>Haskell, John Duncan. ''Massachusetts: A Bibliography of Its History''. Hanover, New Hampshire: University Press of New England, 1983. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|305348|title-id|disp=book 974.4 H23m}}.) </ref> |  | *''Massachusetts: A Bibliography of Its History'' <ref>Haskell, John Duncan. ''Massachusetts: A Bibliography of Its History''. Hanover, New Hampshire: University Press of New England, 1983. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|305348|title-id|disp=book 974.4 H23m}}.) </ref> | 
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|  | *''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 Library book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> |  | *''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/12356760referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | 
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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. ({{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressqt=results_page 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. ({{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+Congressqt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | 
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|  | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists  === |  | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists  === | 
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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:   | 
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|  | *''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 Library book 973 H2alm}})</ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978referer=brief_results Worldcat]</ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. |  | *''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/9392978referer=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. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380referer=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]. |  | *''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/2507380referer=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.: GC Merriam, 1971. ({{FSC|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCprintsec=frontcoverdq=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+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref> This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. |  | *''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.: GC 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=MVU6DS6Re8gCprintsec=frontcoverdq=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+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref> This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | 
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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 {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref> 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] |  | *''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> 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] | 
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|  | To find more books and articles about Massachusetts' history search the Internet for phases like "Massachusetts history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like:   |  | To find more books and articles about Massachusetts' history search the Internet for phases like "Massachusetts history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like:   |