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''[[United States | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia_History|History]]'' | ||
==Brief History== | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Virginia]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. | == Brief History == | ||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Virginia]] affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping. The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | |||
*'''1607:''' The Virginia Company of London founded the first permanent English settlement in America at Jamestown. | *'''1607:''' The Virginia Company of London founded the first permanent English settlement in America at Jamestown. | ||
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*'''1792'''<nowiki>: Kentucky became a separate state. </nowiki> | *'''1792'''<nowiki>: Kentucky became a separate state. </nowiki> | ||
*'''1861-1870'''<nowiki>: Most of Virginia joined the Confederacy, although fifty western counties broke off and were admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia in 1863. Virginia was readmitted to the Union in 1870. </nowiki> | *'''1861-1870'''<nowiki>: Most of Virginia joined the Confederacy, although fifty western counties broke off and were admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia in 1863. Virginia was readmitted to the Union in 1870. </nowiki> | ||
*'''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. | ||
*'''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] | ||
===Timeline of Changing Boundaries=== | |||
=== Timeline of Changing Boundaries === | |||
Throughout most of its history, parts of the territory that old [[Virginia]] once claimed were carved off to form parts of other states: | Throughout most of its history, parts of the territory that old [[Virginia]] once claimed were carved off to form parts of other states: | ||
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*1863 part of Virginia became West Virginia | *1863 part of Virginia became West Virginia | ||
==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 | ||
*Migration | *Migration | ||
*Military service | *Military service | ||
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*Descendants | *Descendants | ||
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*''Virginia Local History: A Bibliography'' <ref> ''Virginia Local History: A Bibliography''. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library, 1971. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=109820&disp=Virginia+local+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.5 A1 Number 87; film 928084 item 8].) </ref> The Family History Library has many local histories for Virginia. These often have biographical sketches and genealogical information about local families.<br> | == 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 Virginia. | |||
*''Virginia Local History: A Bibliography'' <ref>''Virginia Local History: A Bibliography''. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library, 1971. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=109820&disp=Virginia+local+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.5 A1 Number 87; film 928084 item 8].) </ref>The Family History Library has many local histories for Virginia. These often have biographical sketches and genealogical information about local families.<br> | |||
*''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> | *''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> | *''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== | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
*''History of Virginia'' <ref> ''History of Virginia''. Six Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1924. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=70563&disp=History+of+Virginia%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.5 H2a; Volume 1 on film 1421672 item 11; Volumes 2-6 on film 1321473].) </ref> | 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 Virginia are: | ||
==United States History== | *''History of Virginia'' <ref>''History of Virginia''. Six Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1924. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=70563&disp=History+of+Virginia%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 975.5 H2a; Volume 1 on film 1421672 item 11; Volumes 2-6 on film 1321473].) </ref>Volumes four through six contain biographies. This history is indexed by Wardell's, Virginians & West Virginians, 1607-1870, see the [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia Genealogy]] page. | ||
== 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> | *''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> | *''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 | *''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 Virginia 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Virginia history." | To find more books and articles about Virginia 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Virginia history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
[[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | |||
::VIRGINIA - HISTORY | ::VIRGINIA - HISTORY | ||
::VIRGINIA , [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ::VIRGINIA , [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ||
::VIRGINIA , [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ::VIRGINIA , [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
::VIRGINIA , BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::VIRGINIA , BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
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*[http://books.google.com/books?id=0RlL0mHKyH8C&pg=PA140&lpg=PA140&dq=African-american+research+resources+genealogy+forum&source=bl&ots=3O9_6__0kD&sig=tvDTtLc8xSkXhRaVF1m46k_twMs&hl=en&ei=_ONTS_-MB4-YtgeqyvmmCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CBUQ6AEwBTgo#v=onepage&q&f=false Virginia genealogy: sources & resources] By Carol McGinnis<br> | *[http://books.google.com/books?id=0RlL0mHKyH8C&pg=PA140&lpg=PA140&dq=African-american+research+resources+genealogy+forum&source=bl&ots=3O9_6__0kD&sig=tvDTtLc8xSkXhRaVF1m46k_twMs&hl=en&ei=_ONTS_-MB4-YtgeqyvmmCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CBUQ6AEwBTgo#v=onepage&q&f=false Virginia genealogy: sources & resources] By Carol McGinnis<br> | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
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[[Category:Virginia|History]] | [[Category:Virginia|History]] | ||