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== Local Histories == | == 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/ | 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/ FamilySearch Library], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/connecticut.htm Connecticut public libraries], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/university_connecticut.htm Connecticut college and university libraries], the [http://www.chs.org/ Connecticut State Historical Society], and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
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Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any valid 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 Connecticut are: | Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any valid 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 Connecticut are: | ||
*Burpee, Charles W.''The Story of Connecticut.'' Four Volumes. New York: American Historical Company, 1939. This is an especially helpful source for studying the history of Connecticut. | *Burpee, Charles W.''The Story of Connecticut.'' Four Volumes. New York: American Historical Company, 1939. This is an especially helpful source for studying the history of Connecticut. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|133860|item|disp=book 974.6 H2b}}. | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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