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[[Image:Iowa and Nebraska Lands.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]''[[United States|United States]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa Genealogy|Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Iowa History'' <br> <br> | [[Image:Iowa and Nebraska Lands.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Iowa and Nebraska Lands.jpg]]''[[United States|United States]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa Genealogy|Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Iowa History'' <br> <br> | ||
Local history books for [[Iowa Genealogy|Iowa]]’s counties, cities, and towns contain biographical and historical information. Some have information on families back to the 1600s. The information about individuals may include age, birth date, birthplace, county origins and boundaries, death information, divorce, ethnicity, historical background, immigration date, names of living relatives, wife’s maiden name, marriage information, naturalization information, occupation, parents’ names, childrens’ names, names of other family members, place of previous residence, religion, and information about social activities. | Local history books for [[Iowa Genealogy|Iowa]]’s counties, cities, and towns contain biographical and historical information. Some have information on families back to the 1600s. The information about individuals may include age, birth date, birthplace, county origins and boundaries, death information, divorce, ethnicity, historical background, immigration date, names of living relatives, wife’s maiden name, marriage information, naturalization information, occupation, parents’ names, childrens’ names, names of other family members, place of previous residence, religion, and information about social activities. | ||
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*'''1834''': Congress attached the area to the [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm Michigan Territory]. | *'''1834''': Congress attached the area to the [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm Michigan Territory]. | ||
*'''1834''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-Breed_Tract Half Breed Tract] | *'''1834''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-Breed_Tract Half Breed Tract] | ||
*'''1836''': Iowa was transferred to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Territory Wisconsin Territory]. [[Image:Iowa Indians.jpg|thumb|right|300px | *'''1836''': Iowa was transferred to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Territory Wisconsin Territory]. [[Image:Iowa Indians.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] | ||
*'''1836''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keokuk's_Reserve Keokuk Indian Reserve] | *'''1836''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keokuk's_Reserve Keokuk Indian Reserve] | ||
*'''12 June 1838''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm The Iowa Territory] was established. It included all of present-day Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. | *'''12 June 1838''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm The Iowa Territory] was established. It included all of present-day Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. | ||
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*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''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|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=Available at various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref> | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''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|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=Available at various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref> | ||
*Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' <ref> Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' Published by Western Publishing Company, 1882, Original from the New York Public Library, Digitized Jan 24, 2008, 568 pages. Full text available on [http://books.google.com/books?id=OoQUAAAAYAAJ&dq=iowa+history&printsec=frontcover&source=bll&ots=o7ukycho2g&sig=Z0mP_KtrosGAwsaqxp7pH_dm1TI&hl=en&ei=8rWxSdiDIInKtQPGotGUAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Google Books] </ref> | *Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' <ref> Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' Published by Western Publishing Company, 1882, Original from the New York Public Library, Digitized Jan 24, 2008, 568 pages. Full text available on [http://books.google.com/books?id=OoQUAAAAYAAJ&dq=iowa+history&printsec=frontcover&source=bll&ots=o7ukycho2g&sig=Z0mP_KtrosGAwsaqxp7pH_dm1TI&hl=en&ei=8rWxSdiDIInKtQPGotGUAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Google Books] </ref> | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26350 The Catholic sponsors of Iowa] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26350 The Catholic sponsors of Iowa] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=24595 The Hollanders of Iowa] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=24595 The Hollanders of Iowa] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16329 Genealogies of the B. Frankin Adams, Col. Thomas Baker and James Evans and related families of Zanesville, O., Iowa and Califor] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16329 Genealogies of the B. Frankin Adams, Col. Thomas Baker and James Evans and related families of Zanesville, O., Iowa and Califor] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26597 Two hundred topics in Iowa history] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26597 Two hundred topics in Iowa history] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26527 Pageantry for Iowa communities] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26527 Pageantry for Iowa communities] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26474 Iowa state gazetteer : embracing descriptive and historical sketches of counties, cities, towns and villages, which include muc] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26474 Iowa state gazetteer : embracing descriptive and historical sketches of counties, cities, towns and villages, which include muc] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries(Worldcat)}} </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries(Worldcat)}} </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries(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 <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | *''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries(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 <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | ||
*''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.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (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.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} Has the 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] </ref> | *''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries(WorldCat)}} Has the 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] </ref> | ||
To find more books and articles about Iowa 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Iowa history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Iowa 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Iowa history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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[[Category:Iowa|History]] | [[Category:Iowa|History]][[Category:United States History]] | ||