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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 [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-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 West Virginia .
-*''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research'' <ref>Forbes, Harold M. ''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research''. Morgantown, West Virginia; West Virginia University Press, 1981. {{FHL|488883|item|disp=FHL book 975.4 H2f}} </ref>
+*''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research'' <ref>Forbes, Harold M. ''West Virginia History: a bibliography and guide to research''. Morgantown, West Virginia; West Virginia University Press, 1981. {{FHL|488883|item|disp=FS Library book 975.4 H2f}} </ref>
-*''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy'' <ref>Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia. ''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy''. N.p.: 1965.  {{FHL|29911|item|disp=FHL film 940922}} </ref>This is a helpful index to books and articles on West Virginia families.
+*''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy'' <ref>Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia. ''Bibliography of Local History and Genealogy''. N.p.: 1965.  {{FHL|29911|item|disp=FS Library film 940922}} </ref>This is a helpful index to books and articles on West Virginia families.
-*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>{{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref>
+*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>{{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (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. ({{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>{{WorldCat|136592|disp=At various libraries (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. ({{FHL|252458|item|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>{{WorldCat|136592|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref>
 *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=15608 The Baxter family&nbsp;: descendants of George and Thomas Baxter of Westchester County, New York, as well as some West Virginia and] at Ancestry ($)
 To determine county boundary changes, see:
-*''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes'' <ref>''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes''. Charleston, West Virginia: Historical Records Survey, 1939  {{FHL|47845|item|disp=FHL film 1573628; book 975.4 E2h}} </ref>
+*''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes'' <ref>''West Virginia County Formations and Boundary Changes''. Charleston, West Virginia: Historical Records Survey, 1939  {{FHL|47845|item|disp=FS Library film 1573628; book 975.4 E2h}} </ref>
 == State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ==
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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 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 West Virginia are:
-*''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia'' <ref>Sims, Edgar Barr. ''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia''.Charleston, West Virginia : E.B. Sims, 1956. {{FHL|49225|item|disp=FHL book 975.4 R2s}} </ref>
+*''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia'' <ref>Sims, Edgar Barr. ''Making a State: Formation of West Virginia''.Charleston, West Virginia : E.B. Sims, 1956. {{FHL|49225|item|disp=FS Library book 975.4 R2s}} </ref>
-*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1976.  {{FHL|10619|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051466-490; book 975.4 H26w}} </ref>This primarily includes biographical and geographical sketches from other published sources. This serves as a partial index to the Supplemental Series.
+*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1976.  {{FHL|10619|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6051466-490; book 975.4 H26w}} </ref>This primarily includes biographical and geographical sketches from other published sources. This serves as a partial index to the Supplemental Series.
-*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1974. {{FHL|10607|item|disp=FHL volumes 12-13 on film 1321160 item 9; volumes 1-25 on fiche 6051350; book 975.4 H26wa}}</ref> This contains reprints of several articles and books related to West Virginia history and people.
+*''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series'' <ref>Comstock, Jim F. ''The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia: Supplemental Series''. 25 volumes. Richwood, West Virginia: 1974. {{FHL|10607|item|disp=FS Library volumes 12-13 on film 1321160 item 9; volumes 1-25 on fiche 6051350; book 975.4 H26wa}}</ref> This contains reprints of several articles and books related to West Virginia history and people.
-*''West Virginia: A History''. <ref>Rice, Otis K. ''West Virginia: A History''. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky, 1985. {{FHL|488886|item|disp=FHL book 975.4 H2ric}} </ref>
+*''West Virginia: A History''. <ref>Rice, Otis K. ''West Virginia: A History''. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky, 1985. {{FHL|488886|item|disp=FS Library book 975.4 H2ric}} </ref>
 *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4524 West Virginia History, Vol. 1] at Ancestry ($)
 *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4552 West Virginia History, Vol. 2] at Ancestry ($)
 *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4574 West Virginia History, Vol. 3] at Ancestry ($)
 *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2304] at Ancestry ($)
-*''Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars.'' <ref>Doddridge, Joseph. ''Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars.'' With a memoir of the author by his daughter Narcissa Doddridge, republished with the addition of new and valuable material by John S. Ritenour and Wm. T. Lindsey, Pittsburgh, PA., 1912; reprinted 1960, 1970, 1976, 1996 by McLain Printing Company, Parsons, WV. {{FHL|278215|item|disp=FHL fiche 6049128; book 973 H2do}}</ref>
+*''Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars.'' <ref>Doddridge, Joseph. ''Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars.'' With a memoir of the author by his daughter Narcissa Doddridge, republished with the addition of new and valuable material by John S. Ritenour and Wm. T. Lindsey, Pittsburgh, PA., 1912; reprinted 1960, 1970, 1976, 1996 by McLain Printing Company, Parsons, WV. {{FHL|278215|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6049128; book 973 H2do}}</ref>
-*''Chronicles of Border Warfare'' <ref>Withers, Alexander Scott, ''Chronicles of Border Warfare'' edited and annotated by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The Robert Clarke Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1895; reprinted 1961, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1989 by McLain Printing Company, Parsons, WV.  {{FHL|180853|item|disp=FHL fiche 6067169; book 975.5 H2wc 1961}} </ref>
+*''Chronicles of Border Warfare'' <ref>Withers, Alexander Scott, ''Chronicles of Border Warfare'' edited and annotated by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The Robert Clarke Company, Cincinnati, OH, 1895; reprinted 1961, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1989 by McLain Printing Company, Parsons, WV.  {{FHL|180853|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6067169; book 975.5 H2wc 1961}} </ref>
 '''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for ancestors from West Virginia 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.