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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Texas]] > Texas History'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[Texas]] > Texas History'' | ||
==Brief History== | |||
== Brief History == | |||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | ||
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*'''1868 ''' Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry skirmished with Indians near Fort Quitman. | *'''1868 ''' Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry skirmished with Indians near Fort Quitman. | ||
*'''1870s''' Most Indians were removed to the Indian Territory in present-day eastern Oklahoma. Some escaped to Mexico. | *'''1870s''' Most Indians were removed to the Indian Territory in present-day eastern Oklahoma. Some escaped to Mexico. | ||
*'''1873-1874 '''"Buffalo War" against white hunters in Oklahoma and Texas by Cheuenne, Arapaho, Comanche, and Kiowa tribes in the attempt to save<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1214330153387_541" | *'''1873-1874 '''"Buffalo War" against white hunters in Oklahoma and Texas by Cheuenne, Arapaho, Comanche, and Kiowa tribes in the attempt to save<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1214330153387_541" /> the few remaining buffalo herds from destruction. | ||
*'''1898:''' | *'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. | ||
*'''1901''' The oil boom attracted many new residents. | *'''1901''' The oil boom attracted many new residents. | ||
*'''1917–1918:''' | *'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I] over 4.7 million American men and women served during the war. | ||
*'''1930's:''' | *'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities. | ||
*'''1940–1945:''' | *'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II]. | ||
*'''1950–1953:''' | *'''1950–1953:''' Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War]. | ||
*'''1950's–1960's''' | *'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | ||
*'''1964–1972:''' | *'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War]. | ||
*'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | *'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | ||
==Historical Content== | |||
== Historical Content == | |||
Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | ||
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*Parents' names | *Parents' names | ||
*Maiden names of women | *Maiden names of women | ||
*Place of birth, death, or marriage | *Place of birth, death, or marriage | ||
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*Occupation | *Occupation | ||
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* ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref> Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=69871&disp=Cracker+barrel+chronicles++ book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2].) </ref> | == 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. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Texas. | |||
*''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref>Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library&nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=69871&disp=Cracker+barrel+chronicles++ book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2].) </ref> | |||
*''Texas Local History: A Source Book for Available Town and County Histories, Local Memoirs and Genealogical Records'' <ref>Munnerlyn, Tom. ''Texas Local History: A Source Book for Available Town and County Histories, Local Memoirs and Genealogical Records''. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1983. (Family&nbsp;History Library&nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=169723&disp=Texas+local+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.4 H23m].) </ref> | |||
*'' | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories&pretitle=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories FHL book 973 H23bi])</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results 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. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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 == | |||
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 Texas 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 Texas are: | |||
* ''History of Texas and Texans'' is a good source for a general background for Texas. <ref> Frank W. Johnson, ''History of Texas and Texans'', Five Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1914. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=69769&disp=A+history+of+Texas+and+Texans++ 976.4 H2j]; 1916 ed. is on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11463&disp=A+History+of+Texas+and+Texans%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1000592].)</ref> | *''History of Texas and Texans'' is a good source for a general background for Texas. <ref>Frank W. Johnson, ''History of Texas and Texans'', Five Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1914. (Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=69769&disp=A+history+of+Texas+and+Texans++ 976.4 H2j]; 1916 ed. is on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11463&disp=A+History+of+Texas+and+Texans%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1000592].)</ref> Volumes 3-5 have biographical information. | ||
==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: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=The+Almanac+of+American+History.&pretitle=The+Almanac+of+American+History. FHL book 973 H2alm]) </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=The+Almanac+of+American+History.&pretitle=The+Almanac+of+American+History. FHL book 973 H2alm]) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=76529&disp=Dictionary+of+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H2ad].)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results 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 [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | |||
*'' | *''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.: G&C Merriam, 1971. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium&pretitle=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium FHL book 973 H2v]) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*'' | *''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244514&disp=Writings+on+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H23w] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>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] | ||
To find more books and articles about Texas 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Texas history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | |||
::TEXAS - HISTORY | |||
::TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | |||
::TEXAS - HISTORY | |||
::TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | |||
::TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ::TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
::TEXAS, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::TEXAS, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
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*[http://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History] | *[http://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History] | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
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[[Category:Texas|History]] | [[Category:Texas|History]] | ||