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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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | 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/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}}. {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka.}} {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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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 Kansas. | 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 Kansas. | ||
*An especially helpful source for studying the history of Kansas is: John D. Bright, ed., ''Kansas: The First Century,'' 4 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1956; {{FSC|978.1 H2k|item|disp=FS | *An especially helpful source for studying the history of Kansas is: John D. Bright, ed., ''Kansas: The First Century,'' 4 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1956; {{FSC|978.1 H2k|item|disp=FS Catalog book 978.1 H2k}}. This includes family and personal histories. | ||
*Cutler, William G., ''History of the State of Kansas''. Chicago, IL: A. T. Andreas, 1883. [http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/ Available online.]<br> | *Cutler, William G., ''History of the State of Kansas''. Chicago, IL: A. T. Andreas, 1883. [http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/ Available online.]<br> | ||
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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: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries(Worldcat)}} </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''The Pony Express'' Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There was support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies]: <br>By Name Include Some Photos | *''The Pony Express'' Pony Express riders carried the U.S. Mail on horseback. There were approximately 80 of them. There was support personnel as well that numbered over 400. The Pony Express Route Covered Parts of: California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. <br>[http://www.xphomestation.com/frm-riders.html Pony Express Riders Biographies]: <br>By Name Include Some Photos | ||
*''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|item|disp=FS | *''Dictionary of American History'', <ref> 'Dictionary of American History'' Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FSC|76529|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (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 <ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&amp;q=9780684138565&amp;dq=9780684138565&amp;ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&amp;pgis=1 Google books].'' </ref> | ||
*''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.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|disp=FS | *''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.: C Merriam, 1971. {{FSC|280192|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&amp;ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&amp;q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&amp;f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS | *''Writings on American History'' <ref> ''Writings on American History'' Washington. DC: American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission. 1906-1960 {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&amp;ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] </ref> | ||
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