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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. A bibliography of Iowa county histories is at the beginning of the following book: | 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. A bibliography of Iowa county histories is at the beginning of the following book: | ||
*''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa'' <ref> Morford, Charles. ''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa''. Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1979. (Family History Library | *''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa'' <ref> Morford, Charles. ''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa''. Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1979. (Family History Library {{FHL|55692|title-id|disp=book 977.7 D32m}}) </ref> | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ( | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&amp;amp;amp;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. ( | *''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|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&amp;amp;amp;qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
*''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 </ref> 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] | *''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 </ref> 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] | ||
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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. Some examples for the State of | 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. Some examples for the State of | ||
*''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century'' <ref> Gue, Benjamin F. ''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century''. 4 vols. New York, NY: Century History Co., 1903. (Family History Library | *''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century'' <ref> Gue, Benjamin F. ''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century''. 4 vols. New York, NY: Century History Co., 1903. (Family History Library {{FHL|166700|title-id|disp=book 977.7 H2g; film 1036164 items 1–4)}} </ref> | ||
An important bibliography that mentions books and articles about every major aspect of Iowa’s history is: | An important bibliography that mentions books and articles about every major aspect of Iowa’s history is: | ||
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'''There is an unusual set of records dealing with Iowa’s history from 1827 to 1857:''' | '''There is an unusual set of records dealing with Iowa’s history from 1827 to 1857:''' | ||
*''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852'' <ref> United States. Department of State. ''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852''. Washington, DC: The National Archives, 1988. (Family History Library | *''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852'' <ref> United States. Department of State. ''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852''. Washington, DC: The National Archives, 1988. (Family History Library {{FHL|588843|title-id|disp=films 1601629–730}}) </ref> Many aspects of Iowa’s state, local, and family histories are treated in these records. For example: military pension applications, military academy cadet applications, court records (1827-1845), land office records, Virginia warrant scrip, muster rolls giving enlistment town or city (1837-1857), military post records listing sick, wounded, and dead, Bureau of Indian Affairs records, Indian treaties, commissions for judges, marshals, attorneys, surveyors, and postmasters. | ||
*''Iowa history and culture : a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986'' <ref> Compiled by Patricia Dawson and David Hudson. ''Iowa history and culture : a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986'' Ames, Iowa : State Hist. Soc. of Iowa, c1989 </ref> | *''Iowa history and culture : a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986'' <ref> Compiled by Patricia Dawson and David Hudson. ''Iowa history and culture : a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986'' Ames, Iowa : State Hist. Soc. of Iowa, c1989 </ref> | ||
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You may wish to consult the following sources for more information about Iowa: | You may wish to consult the following sources for more information about Iowa: | ||
*''Ancestry’s Red Boo''k <ref> Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Ancestry’s Red Book'': American State, County, and Town Sources. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. | *''Ancestry’s Red Boo''k <ref> Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Ancestry’s Red Book'': American State, County, and Town Sources. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. {{FHL|479190|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 D27rb 1992; computer number 594021}})</ref> Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created. | ||
*''Iowa History Reference Guide'' <ref> Petersen, William John.'' Iowa History Reference Guide''. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952. | *''Iowa History Reference Guide'' <ref> Petersen, William John.'' Iowa History Reference Guide''. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952. {{FHL|164675|title-id|disp=FHL book 977.7 A3p; computer number 241027.}} </ref> This bibliography includes sections about American Indians, immigration, land, government, courts, military, schools, churches, businesses, history, and biographies. It is arranged by subject and has an index. | ||
*''Iowa History and Culture: A Bibliography of Materials Published Between 1952 and 1986'' <ref> Dawson, Patricia and David Hudson.'' Iowa History and Culture: A Bibliography of Materials Published Between 1952 and 1986''. Ames, Iowa. State Historical Society of Iowa, 1986. | *''Iowa History and Culture: A Bibliography of Materials Published Between 1952 and 1986'' <ref> Dawson, Patricia and David Hudson.'' Iowa History and Culture: A Bibliography of Materials Published Between 1952 and 1986''. Ames, Iowa. State Historical Society of Iowa, 1986. {{FHL|438551|title-id|disp=book 977.7 H23d; computer number 523059}} </ref> This book supplements the book mentioned above. For a supplement covering 1987–1991, see the Annals of Iowa (1993). | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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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. | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}} </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&amp;amp;amp;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. ( | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;C Merriam, 1971. ( | *''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&amp;amp;amp;C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref> <ref> Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;amp;amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;amp;amp;dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&amp;amp;amp;ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&amp;amp;amp;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 | *''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 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&amp;amp;amp;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 Iowa 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Iowa history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library 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." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||