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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington|Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington_History|Washington History]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington|Washington]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington_History|Washington History]]'' | ||
[[Image:Washington State Ferry 6428.JPG|border|center|400x350px|Washington State Ferry | [[Image:Washington State Ferry 6428.JPG|border|center|400x350px|Washington State Ferry]] | ||
=== Brief History === | === Brief History === | ||
*[''The State of Washington | *[''The State of Washington: a brief history of the discovery, settlement and organization of Washington, the "Evergreen State":''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[''Appletons' guide-book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast : including the shores of Washington, British Columbia, southeastern A''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] | *[''Appletons' guide-book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast: including the shores of Washington, British Columbia, southeastern A''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
<br> 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. | |||
'''1800s:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | '''1800s:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | ||
'''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company | '''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | ||
'''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | '''1819:''' Spain withdrew her claims. | ||
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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 | '''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the | ||
=== Historical Content === | === Historical Content === | ||
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*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] | *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] | ||
=== 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: | ||