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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/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | 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/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (Worldcat)}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''A complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress : a bibliography''. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1981. {{FSC|14299|item|disp=FS | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''A complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress : a bibliography''. Baltimore: Magna Charta, 1981. {{FSC|14299|item|disp=FS Catalog book 016.9291 K128c}} {{WorldCat|7279596|disp=At various Libraries. (WorldCat)}} | ||
=== County History Indexes by the Work Projects Administration === | === County History Indexes by the Work Projects Administration === | ||
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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 Indiana are: | 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 Indiana are: | ||
*Esarey, Logan. ''A History of Indiana from Its Exploration to 1922.'' 3 volumes. Dayton, Ohio: Dayton Historical Society, 1923. {{FSC|261082|item|disp=FS | *Esarey, Logan. ''A History of Indiana from Its Exploration to 1922.'' 3 volumes. Dayton, Ohio: Dayton Historical Society, 1923. {{FSC|261082|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.289 H2e}} Each volume is indexed and contains information on the early development of Indiana. Volume three is a history of St. Joseph County. | ||
*Dillon, John B. ''A History of Indiana: From Its Earliest Exploration by Europeans to the Close of the Territorial Government, in 1816. {{FSC|159538|item|disp=FS | *Dillon, John B. ''A History of Indiana: From Its Earliest Exploration by Europeans to the Close of the Territorial Government, in 1816. {{FSC|159538|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.2 H2dj; FS Library fiche 6051127}}. '' | ||
'''For Indiana records concerning the years 1787 to 1816, see:''' | '''For Indiana records concerning the years 1787 to 1816, see:''' | ||
*United States. Department of State. ''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0721. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS | *United States. Department of State. ''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0721. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 N2udt; films 929377–931}}. Volumes two and three are on {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library fiche 929377}}. This set has been digitized and images can be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog. The records contain information about persons who resided in the area that now includes Indiana from 1787 to 1803. Each volume contains a name and subject index. | ||
*''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]'' {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library Film 929380}}. This film has been digitized and images can be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog. It contains The Territory of Indiana, for 1800 to 1810, and 1810 to 1816. Each volume has an every-name index and contains thousands of names of residents in what is now Indiana. There are lists of residents of particular counties who signed petitions to the government between 1805 and 1816, and information about persons associated with forts, land offices, Indian interpreters, express riders, and post offices. | *''[[The Territorial Papers of the United States]]'' {{FSC|42234|item|disp=FS Library Film 929380}}. This film has been digitized and images can be accessed through the FamilySearch Catalog. It contains The Territory of Indiana, for 1800 to 1810, and 1810 to 1816. Each volume has an every-name index and contains thousands of names of residents in what is now Indiana. There are lists of residents of particular counties who signed petitions to the government between 1805 and 1816, and information about persons associated with forts, land offices, Indian interpreters, express riders, and post offices. | ||
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*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/draper/ Draper Manuscripts] | *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/draper/ Draper Manuscripts] | ||
*Harper, Josephine L. ''Guide to the Draper Manuscripts''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1983. {{FSC|147518|item|disp=FS | *Harper, Josephine L. ''Guide to the Draper Manuscripts''. Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1983. {{FSC|147518|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.583/M1 A3h}}. This guide gives series and volume descriptions for some of the Draper manuscripts. There are several indexes at the end of the book, including a name and subject index, an additional personal data index, and a list of references to Indiana. | ||
*Wolfe, Barbara Schull. ''Index to Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts.'' Logansport, Indiana: B.S. Wolfe, 197–?. {{FSC|446497|item|disp=FS | *Wolfe, Barbara Schull. ''Index to Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts.'' Logansport, Indiana: B.S. Wolfe, 197–?. {{FSC|446497|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.583/M1 A3w}}. The name index gives the series and volume numbers, but is not complete. | ||
== 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: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}} {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|item|disp=FS | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} 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''. Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gCprintsec=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>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+Historyqt=owc_search Worldcat] This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.*''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}} {{WorldCat|1770230|disp-At various libraries}} The full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJdq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congressei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]To find more books and articles about Indiana 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Indiana history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: ::INDIANA - HISTORY ::INDIANA. [COUNTY] - HISTORY ::INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY ::INDIANA, BIBLIOGRAPHY</ref> | ||
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