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=== Timeline  ===

*'''1837:'''  The Osage Indians ceded land  

=== Historical Content  ===

 

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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 [[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 Missouri.  

*Paul O. Selby,''A Bibliography of Missouri County Histories and Atlases'', 2d ed. (Kirksville, Missouri: Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, 1966) {{WorldCat|3136431|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|148467|item|disp=FHL book 977.8 A1 No. 145}}

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

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

The [http://thelibrary.org/lochist/ Springfield-Greene County Library District] has local history articles for Greene County as well as other Missouri counties online.

=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ===

*Major research centers have histories of the state and its counties. An especially helpful source for studying the history of Missouri before statehood is:<br>Louis Houck, ''A History of Missouri from the Earliest Explorations and Settlements until the Admission of the State into the Union'', Three Volumes. (Chicago, Illinois: R. R. Donnelley, 1908) {{WorldCat|1199284|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|148467|item|disp=FHL film 1697679 items 2-3, film 1320710 item 1, book 977.8 H2h}}

=== United States History  ===

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

*Ketz, Louise Bilebof, ''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|833646|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}<br>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations.

*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|280192|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}<br>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.

*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.&nbsp;: American Historical Association, 1906-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} Digital version available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Y34rAQAAIAAJ Google Books]

*Many more histories may be accessed by using the Place-names search in The Family History Library Catalog for:

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