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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=== Historical Content === | === Historical Content === | ||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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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. | ||
*Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. {{FHL|69871|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) | *Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. {{FHL|69871|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) | ||
*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}} | ||
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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 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 Texas 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 Texas are: | ||
*The [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online Handbook of Texas] is a encyclopedic collection of history, geography and biographies. It is now available on line through the Texas State Historical Association. | *The [http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online Handbook of Texas] is a encyclopedic collection of history, geography and biographies. It is now available on line through the Texas State Historical Association. | ||
*Frank W. Johnson, ''History of Texas and Texans'', Five Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1914. {{FHL|69769|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H2j}} Digitized version is available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. 1916 ed. is on {{FHL|11463|item|disp=FHL film 1000592}} Volumes 3-5 have biographical information. | *Frank W. Johnson, ''History of Texas and Texans'', Five Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1914. {{FHL|69769|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H2j}} Digitized version is available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. 1916 ed. is on {{FHL|11463|item|disp=FHL film 1000592}} Volumes 3-5 have biographical information. | ||
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[[Category:Texas|History]] | [[Category:Texas|History]][[Category:United States History]] | ||