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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#wv County and Town Histories], includes biographies | *[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#wv County and Town Histories], includes biographies | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.wvgw.net/wvcoal/ West Virginia Coal Mining] | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3229 West Virginia Prominent Men], index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3229 West Virginia Prominent Men], index | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4524 West Virginia History, Vol. 1], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4552 Vol. 2], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4574 Vol. 3] | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4524 West Virginia History, Vol. 1], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4552 Vol. 2], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4574 Vol. 3] | ||
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*[http://www.shgresources.com/wv/timeline/ West Virginia Timeline] | *[http://www.shgresources.com/wv/timeline/ West Virginia Timeline] | ||
*[http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx West Virginia Archives and History] | *[http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx West Virginia Archives and History] | ||
*'''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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== Local Histories == | == 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/ | 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/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 West Virginia . | ||
*''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research'' <ref>Forbes, Harold M. ''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research''. Morgantown, West Virginia; West Virginia University Press, 1981. {{FSC|488883|item|disp=FS | *''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research'' <ref>Forbes, Harold M. ''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research''. Morgantown, West Virginia; West Virginia University Press, 1981. {{FSC|488883|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.4 H2f}} </ref> | ||
*''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy'' <ref>Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia. ''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy''. N.p.: 1965. {{FSC|29911|item|disp=FS Library film 940922}} </ref>This is a helpful index to books and articles on West Virginia families. | *''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy'' <ref>Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia. ''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy''. N.p.: 1965. {{FSC|29911|item|disp=FS Library film 940922}} </ref>This is a helpful index to books and articles on West Virginia families. | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>{{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (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|item|disp=FS | *''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|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>{{WorldCat|136592|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref> | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=15608 The Baxter family : descendants of George and Thomas Baxter of Westchester County, New York, as well as some West Virginia and] at Ancestry ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=15608 The Baxter family : descendants of George and Thomas Baxter of Westchester County, New York, as well as some West Virginia and] at Ancestry ($) | ||
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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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia are: | ||
*''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia'' <ref>Sims, Edgar Barr. ''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia''.Charleston, West Virginia : E.B. Sims, 1956. {{FSC|49225|item|disp=FS | *''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia'' <ref>Sims, Edgar Barr. ''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia''.Charleston, West Virginia : E.B. Sims, 1956. {{FSC|49225|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.4 R2s}} </ref> | ||
*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1976. {{FSC|10619|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6051466-490; book 975.4 H26w}} </ref>This primarily includes biographical and geographical sketches from other published sources. This serves as a partial index to the Supplemental Series. | *''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1976. {{FSC|10619|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6051466-490; book 975.4 H26w}} </ref>This primarily includes biographical and geographical sketches from other published sources. This serves as a partial index to the Supplemental Series. | ||
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*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1974. {{FSC|10607|item|disp=FS Library volumes 12-13 on film 1321160 item 9; volumes 1-25 on fiche 6051350; book 975.4 H26wa}}</ref> This contains reprints of several articles and books related to West Virginia history and people. | *''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1974. {{FSC|10607|item|disp=FS Library volumes 12-13 on film 1321160 item 9; volumes 1-25 on fiche 6051350; book 975.4 H26wa}}</ref> This contains reprints of several articles and books related to West Virginia history and people. | ||
*''West Virginia: A History''. <ref>Rice, Otis K. ''West Virginia: A History''. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky, 1985. {{FSC|488886|item|disp=FS | *''West Virginia: A History''. <ref>Rice, Otis K. ''West Virginia: A History''. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky, 1985. {{FSC|488886|item|disp=FS Catalog book 975.4 H2ric}} </ref> | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4524 West Virginia History, Vol. 1] at Ancestry ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4524 West Virginia History, Vol. 1] at Ancestry ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4552 West Virginia History, Vol. 2] at Ancestry ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4552 West Virginia History, Vol. 2] at Ancestry ($) | ||
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