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== History == | == History == | ||
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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library | 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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch 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 Arizona. | ||
*A bibliography that includes some local histories is ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography.'' <ref>Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography.'' Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973. ( | *A bibliography that includes some local histories is ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography.'' <ref>Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography.'' Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|195073|title-id|disp=book 979.1 A3pa}}). </ref> | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FSC|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | ||
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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 Arizona 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 Arizona are: | ||
*''History of Arizona.'' <ref>Farish, Thomas Edwin. ''History of Arizona.'' Eight Volumes, San Francisco, California: Filmer Brothers Electrotype Company, 19--? Reprint of Phoenix, Arizona: N.p., 1915-18. ( | *''History of Arizona.'' <ref>Farish, Thomas Edwin. ''History of Arizona.'' Eight Volumes, San Francisco, California: Filmer Brothers Electrotype Company, 19--? Reprint of Phoenix, Arizona: N.p., 1915-18. ( FamilySearch Library {{FSC|199881|title-id|disp=book 979.1 H2f; v. 1-4; on film 934825 items 1-4}}.) </ref> | ||
*Arizona Works Progress Administration (W.P.A). writers' project manuscripts. 14 Films {{FSC| 762430|item|disp=FS Library first film 2243299}} | *Arizona Works Progress Administration (W.P.A). writers' project manuscripts. 14 Films {{FSC| 762430|item|disp=FS Library first film 2243299}} | ||
*''Arizona: The History of a Frontier State'' <ref>Wyllys, Rufus Kay. ''Arizona: The History of a Frontier State''. Phoenix, Arizona: Hobson and Herr, 1950. ( | *''Arizona: The History of a Frontier State'' <ref>Wyllys, Rufus Kay. ''Arizona: The History of a Frontier State''. Phoenix, Arizona: Hobson and Herr, 1950. ( FamilySearch Library {{FSC|198242|title-id|disp=book 979.1 H2w}}.) </ref> | ||
*Robinson, William Henry. ''The Story of Arizona''. Phoenix, Ariz: Berryhill Co, 1919. AccessGenealogy.com [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/arizona/story_of_arizona.htm scan] of the entire book. | *Robinson, William Henry. ''The Story of Arizona''. Phoenix, Ariz: Berryhill Co, 1919. AccessGenealogy.com [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/arizona/story_of_arizona.htm scan] of the entire book. | ||
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