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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Georgia Genealogy (state)|Georgia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''History''' {{GA-sidebar}} | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Georgia Genealogy (state)|Georgia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''History''' {{GA-sidebar}} | ||
=== Timeline === | == Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/countyhistories1.htm#ga County and Town Histories] | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25474 Georgia's landmarks, memorials and legends], ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7119 Georgia Memoirs], ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=25492 Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution], ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6454 Georgia History, Volume I-II], ($), index | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=24284 A history of Georgia : from its first discovery by Europeans to the adoption of the present constitution in MDCCXCVIII], ($), index | |||
== Timeline === | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Georgia Genealogy (state)|Georgia]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of [[Georgia Genealogy (state)|Georgia]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | ||
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*'''1861:''' Georgia seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1870. | *'''1861:''' Georgia seceded from the Union. It was readmitted in 1870. | ||
== 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. | 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. | ||
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*Bartram, William. ''Travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Choctaws''. Philadelphia and London, 1791-1792. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Q35CAAAAcAAJ Google Books].In the 1770s, American naturalist William Bartram kept an interesting account of his travels through South Carolina. | *Bartram, William. ''Travels through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee Country, the Extensive Territories of the Muscogulges or Creek Confederacy, and the Country of the Choctaws''. Philadelphia and London, 1791-1792. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Q35CAAAAcAAJ Google Books].In the 1770s, American naturalist William Bartram kept an interesting account of his travels through South Carolina. | ||
== 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 lauditory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. | 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 lauditory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. | ||
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*To find more books and articles about Georgia 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases such as "Georgia history." | *To find more books and articles about Georgia 's history, use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases such as "Georgia 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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'''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Georgia ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books. | '''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Georgia ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books. | ||
== Family History Library == | |||
To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-name Search for: | To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-name Search for: | ||
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:'''GEORGIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY''' | :'''GEORGIA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY''' | ||
== Web Sites == | |||
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ Georgia State Facts and Information] | *[http://www.genealogyinc.com/georgia/ Georgia State Facts and Information] | ||