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*[http://www.historylink.org/ Washington History] | *[http://www.historylink.org/ Washington History] | ||
*[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington Historical Society] | *[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington Historical Society] | ||
*'''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 == | == Brief History == | ||
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*'''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | *'''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | ||
*'''1825:''' Russia withdrew her claims. | *'''1825:''' Russia withdrew her claims. | ||
*'''1836:''' Marcus Whitman established the second white settlement near present-day Walla Walla. | *'''1836:''' Marcus Whitman established the second white settlement near present-day Walla Walla. | ||
*'''1836-42''': [http://books.google.com/books/download/Narrative_of_the_United_States_Exploring.pdf?id=NnEFAAAAQAAJ&hl=en&capid=AFLRE73gF4YHV5iIet6hMj0W6Wdot36T-1aXQCgXdPageXAN7dfQgolzBzp4nTc7_n0RBVk_SFMAERvJNWjjVIOKVF19nMPAlA&continue=http://books.google.com/books/download/Narrative_of_the_United_States_Exploring.pdf%3Fid%3DNnEFAAAAQAAJ%26output%3Dpd United States Exploring Expedition] under Charles Wilkes in the territory. | *'''1836-42''': [http://books.google.com/books/download/Narrative_of_the_United_States_Exploring.pdf?id=NnEFAAAAQAAJ&hl=en&capid=AFLRE73gF4YHV5iIet6hMj0W6Wdot36T-1aXQCgXdPageXAN7dfQgolzBzp4nTc7_n0RBVk_SFMAERvJNWjjVIOKVF19nMPAlA&continue=http://books.google.com/books/download/Narrative_of_the_United_States_Exploring.pdf%3Fid%3DNnEFAAAAQAAJ%26output%3Dpd United States Exploring Expedition] under Charles Wilkes in the territory. | ||
*'''1846:''' The present boundary between the United States and Canada was established. | *'''1846:''' The present boundary between the United States and Canada was established. | ||
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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. | 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/ | 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. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Washington. | ||
*Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{ | *Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FSC|206667|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28594 ''A history of central Washington: including the famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleys, with an index and ei''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ''Puget Sound and western Washington ''Puget Sound and western Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')'' | *[http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ''Puget Sound and western Washington ''Puget Sound and western Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')'' | ||
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Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Washington are: | Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Washington are: | ||
*Hines, Harvey K. ''An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893.) {{ | *Hines, Harvey K. ''An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893.) {{FSC|206656|item|disp=FS Library film 1000637; book 979.7 D3h}} | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28593 ''The State of Washington: a brief history of the discovery, settlement and organization of Washington, the "Evergreen State":''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27468 ''Appletons' guide-book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast: including the shores of Washington, British Columbia, southeastern A''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*Ramsey, Guy ''Postmarked Washington'' | *Ramsey, Guy ''Postmarked Washington'' (Various publishers depending on counties covered). He detailed the founding and dissolving of post offices and the history of the communities served by them. View versions choices at [http://stlow.iii.com/search/?searchscope=2&searchtype=Y&criteria=2&searcharg=Postmarked&submit=Search Washington State Library] . Along with the State Library, many local libraries have copies for their county. | ||
== 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: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}This book 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.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | ||
*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''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)}}; {{ | *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''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)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | ||
== | == FamilySearch Library == | ||
To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
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