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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas_History|Texas History]]'' | ||
{{Adoption TXGenWeb}} | {{Adoption TXGenWeb}} | ||
=== Timeline === | === Timeline === | ||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | ||
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*'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | *'''1987''' The oil boom collapsed. | ||
== Historical Content | === Historical Content === | ||
Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | ||
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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 Texas. | 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 Texas. | ||
*''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref>Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|69871|title-id|disp=book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) </ref> | *''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref>Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|69871|title-id|disp=book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) </ref> | ||
*Munnerlyn, Tom. ''Texas Local History: A Source Book for Available Town and County Histories, Local Memoirs and Genealogical Records''. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1983. {{FHL|169723|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H23m}} | *Munnerlyn, Tom. ''Texas Local History: A Source Book for Available Town and County Histories, Local Memoirs and Genealogical Records''. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1983. {{FHL|169723|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H23m}} | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; | *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}} | ||
*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}} | *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}} | ||
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=== Family History Library === | === Family History Library === | ||
To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
:*TEXAS - HISTORY | :*TEXAS - HISTORY | ||
:*TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ||
:*TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||