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*'''1884-1885:''' A railroad rate war (1884) and a California real estate boom (1885) caused a new wave of overland immigration. {{wikipedia|History_of_California|History of California}} | *'''1884-1885:''' A railroad rate war (1884) and a California real estate boom (1885) caused a new wave of overland immigration. {{wikipedia|History_of_California|History of California}} | ||
== 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 [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. Three useful guides are: | 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. Three useful guides are: | ||
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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. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress qt=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. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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. The Family History Library has numerous state and local histories by James M. Guinn and other authors. Sources for studying the history of California include: | 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. The Family History Library has numerous state and local histories by James M. Guinn and other authors. Sources for studying the history of California include: | ||
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*''California and Californians'' <ref>Hunt, Rockwell Dennis. ''California and Californians''. Four Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Company, 1932. (Family History Library {{FHL|117370|title-id|disp=book 979.4 H2h; film 1000092 items 1-4}}.) </ref>Volumes 3 and 4 contain biographical material. All four volumes are online at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]. ($) | *''California and Californians'' <ref>Hunt, Rockwell Dennis. ''California and Californians''. Four Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Company, 1932. (Family History Library {{FHL|117370|title-id|disp=book 979.4 H2h; film 1000092 items 1-4}}.) </ref>Volumes 3 and 4 contain biographical material. All four volumes are online at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]. ($) | ||
== United States History == | === United States History === | ||
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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::CALIFORNIA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::CALIFORNIA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== '''Web Sites''' == | === '''Web Sites''' === | ||
*[http://www.californiahistory.net/ California Historical Society] | *[http://www.californiahistory.net/ California Historical Society] | ||
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*[[California 1852 State Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|California 1852 State Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[California 1852 State Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)|California 1852 State Census (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Sources == | === Sources === | ||
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