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'''1849:''' Settlers went farther north into the Puget Sound area to obtain food and lumber that was needed in the California gold fields. | '''1849:''' Settlers went farther north into the Puget Sound area to obtain food and lumber that was needed in the California gold fields. | ||
'''1850:''' The Oregon Donation Act was passed. This guaranteed land to those who settled and cultivated land in the territory before 1855. This attracted an estimated 30,000 new settlers. | '''1850:''' The Oregon Donation Act was passed. This guaranteed land to those who settled and cultivated land in the territory before 1855. This attracted an estimated 30,000 new settlers. | ||
'''1853:''' Washington Territory was created from the northern part of Oregon Territory. | '''1853: '''Treaty at Lapwai asked Nez Perce to adjust the border of their reservation. | ||
'''1853:''' (March 2,)Washington Territory was created from the northern part of Oregon Territory. | |||
'''1858: '''The Coeur d"Alene, Spokane tribes united with the Palouse and Yakima tribes to fight U.S. forces near Rosalia, Washington. 1859 the tribes were forced to surrnder. | |||
'''1859:''' Oregon became a state. Washington Territory was enlarged to include the remaining Oregon territory not included in the new state. | '''1859:''' Oregon became a state. Washington Territory was enlarged to include the remaining Oregon territory not included in the new state. | ||
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'''1863:''' The Idaho Territory was created from lands in eastern Washington Territory. | '''1863:''' The Idaho Territory was created from lands in eastern Washington Territory. | ||
'''1873: '''U.S. President Grant executive order gave back northenr 1/2 of land to Chief Joseph. 1875 Executive order rescinded. | |||
'''1877: '''Chief Joseph given 30 days to move his tribe. | |||
'''1878: '''Bannock War fight for their fileds of Camas | |||
'''1881:''' The Northern Pacific Railway reached Spokane. | '''1881:''' The Northern Pacific Railway reached Spokane. | ||
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'''1888:''' The transcontinental railroads reached Washington and brought a great influx of settlers. | '''1888:''' The transcontinental railroads reached Washington and brought a great influx of settlers. | ||
'''1889:''' Washington became a state. Seattle was the largest city and the chief supply point for the gold rush to the Yukon territory in Alaska. | '''1889: '''(November 11,) Washington became a state. Seattle was the largest city and the chief supply point for the gold rush to the Yukon territory in Alaska. | ||
''A helpful source for studying the history of Washington is Harvey K. Hines, An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' . . (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893; FHL book 979.7 D3h; film 1000637). | ''A helpful source for studying the history of Washington is Harvey K. Hines, An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' . . (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893; FHL book 979.7 D3h; film 1000637). | ||
Background information on Washington counties is in Newton Carl Abbott and Fred E. Carver, ''The Evolution of Washington Counties'' (N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society & Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington. 1978; FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194). This is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. | Background information on Washington counties is in Newton Carl Abbott and Fred E. Carver, ''The Evolution of Washington Counties'' (N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society & Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington. 1978; FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194). This is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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Revision as of 09:21, 30 June 2008
The following important events in the history of Washington affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements.
1800's: At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington.
1811: John Jacob Astor (American) established a trading post at Astoria. This was the first settlement in this area.
1819: Spain withdrew her claims.
1825: Russia withdrew her claims.
1836: Marcus Whitman established the second white settlement near present-day Walla Walla. Early settlement centered in the Willamette valley.
1846: The present boundary between the United States and Canada was established.
1848: The Oregon Territory was created. It included what is now Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming.
1849: Settlers went farther north into the Puget Sound area to obtain food and lumber that was needed in the California gold fields.
1850: The Oregon Donation Act was passed. This guaranteed land to those who settled and cultivated land in the territory before 1855. This attracted an estimated 30,000 new settlers.
1853: Treaty at Lapwai asked Nez Perce to adjust the border of their reservation.
1853: (March 2,)Washington Territory was created from the northern part of Oregon Territory.
1858: The Coeur d"Alene, Spokane tribes united with the Palouse and Yakima tribes to fight U.S. forces near Rosalia, Washington. 1859 the tribes were forced to surrnder.
1859: Oregon became a state. Washington Territory was enlarged to include the remaining Oregon territory not included in the new state.
1860: The discovery of gold near Walla Walla attracted many prospectors.
1863: The Idaho Territory was created from lands in eastern Washington Territory.
1873: U.S. President Grant executive order gave back northenr 1/2 of land to Chief Joseph. 1875 Executive order rescinded.
1877: Chief Joseph given 30 days to move his tribe.
1878: Bannock War fight for their fileds of Camas
1881: The Northern Pacific Railway reached Spokane.
1888: The transcontinental railroads reached Washington and brought a great influx of settlers.
1889: (November 11,) Washington became a state. Seattle was the largest city and the chief supply point for the gold rush to the Yukon territory in Alaska.
A helpful source for studying the history of Washington is Harvey K. Hines, An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens . . . (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893; FHL book 979.7 D3h; film 1000637).
Background information on Washington counties is in Newton Carl Abbott and Fred E. Carver, The Evolution of Washington Counties (N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society & Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington. 1978; FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194). This is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.