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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Washington]] > Washington History''  
''[[United States|United States]] > [[Washington]] > Washington History''  


== Brief History  ==
=== Brief History  ===


The following important events in the history of [[Washington]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements.  
The following important events in the history of [[Washington]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements.  
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'''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.  
'''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:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War]
'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the  


== Historical Content  ==
== Historical Content  ==
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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 [[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 Washington.  
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 Washington.  


*''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' <ref>Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: Yakima Valley Genealogical Society &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978. (Family History Library {{FHL|206667|title-id|disp=book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}}.) This is listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] under WASHINGTON - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. </ref>
*Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FHL|206667|item|disp=FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}}  


*''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;amp;referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi


*''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;amp;qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref>
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}


== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ==
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ===


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 Washington 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 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 Washington are:  


*''An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' <ref>Hines,&amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;Harvey K. '' An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' . . Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893. (Family History Library {{FHL|206656|title-id|disp=book 979.7 D3h; film 1000637}}.) </ref>
*Hines, Harvey K. '' An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893.) {{FHL|206656|item|disp=FHL film 1000637; book 979.7 D3h}}


== United States History ==
=== 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. ({{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&amp;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.
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}This book 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. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&amp;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].
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations.


*''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;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;amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;amp;amp;amp;dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&amp;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;amp;qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.
*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|280192|item|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}} 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 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&amp;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]
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books]


To find more books and articles about Washington 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Washington history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like:
=== Family History Library ===


::WASHINGTON - HISTORY
To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for:  
::WASHINGTON, [COUNTY] - HISTORY
::WASHINGTON, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY
::WASHINGTON, BIBLIOGRAPHY


== Web Sites  ==
*::WASHINGTON - HISTORY
*:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY] - HISTORY
*:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY


*[http://www.historylink.org/ Washington History Link]  
=== Web Sites  ===
 
*[http://www.historylink.org/ Washington History]  
*[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington Historical Society]
*[http://www.wshs.org/ Washington Historical Society]


'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  


*[[Washington,_Seattle_Passenger_Lists_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Washington, Seattle Passenger Lists (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Washington, Seattle Passenger Lists (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington, Seattle Passenger Lists (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  
*[[Washington State, County Naturalization Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State, County Naturalization Records (FamilySearch &nbsp;Historical Records)]]  
*[[Washington State, County Naturalization Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State, County Naturalization Records (FamilySearch &nbsp;Historical Records)]]  
*[[Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


== Sources  ==


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