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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. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of New York. | 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. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of New York. | ||
*Harold Nestler, compiler, ''A Bibliography of New York State Communities'', Third Edition. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Incorporated, 1990) {{FSC|585203|item|disp=FS | *Harold Nestler, compiler, ''A Bibliography of New York State Communities'', Third Edition. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Incorporated, 1990) {{FSC|585203|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 H23nh}} | ||
*New York has officially appointed town and county historians who gather material about their locality and its people. They often have original and transcribed cemetery records, newspaper clippings, church records, and local histories. For their addresses, see ''The County Historians Association of New York State, 1991 Directory of New York State County and Municipal Historians'' Fifth Edition. (Albany, New York: The New York State Education Department, Division of Research and Collections, 1991) {{FSC|618330|item|disp=FS | *New York has officially appointed town and county historians who gather material about their locality and its people. They often have original and transcribed cemetery records, newspaper clippings, church records, and local histories. For their addresses, see ''The County Historians Association of New York State, 1991 Directory of New York State County and Municipal Historians'' Fifth Edition. (Albany, New York: The New York State Education Department, Division of Research and Collections, 1991) {{FSC|618330|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 N24v}} | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog 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)}}; {{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. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} | ||
*[https://www.accessible-archives.com/collections/ Accessible Archives] ($) has digitized dozens of New York county local histories. | *[https://www.accessible-archives.com/collections/ Accessible Archives] ($) has digitized dozens of New York county local histories. | ||
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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 New York 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 New York are: | ||
*David M. Ellis, et al., ''A History of New York State, 1957'', revised (Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1983) {{FSC|321493|item|disp=FS | *David M. Ellis, et al., ''A History of New York State, 1957'', revised (Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1983) {{FSC|321493|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 H2e}} | ||
*One of the best multi-volume histories is Alexander C. Flick, ed., ''The History of the State of New York'', Ten Volumes. (1933; reprint, Port Washington, New York: Ira J. Friedman Incorporated, 1962) {{FSC|179427|item|disp=FS | *One of the best multi-volume histories is Alexander C. Flick, ed., ''The History of the State of New York'', Ten Volumes. (1933; reprint, Port Washington, New York: Ira J. Friedman Incorporated, 1962) {{FSC|179427|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 H2f}} | ||
*Brodhead, John Romeyn, compiler; O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, and Berthold Fernow, translator and Editor. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'', by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esquire, Agent. 15 Volumes. (Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons, and Co., 1853–1887.) {{FSC|196658|item|disp=FS Library films 824380–91; 974.7 H2d; }} Biographical sketches drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | *Brodhead, John Romeyn, compiler; O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, and Berthold Fernow, translator and Editor. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'', by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esquire, Agent. 15 Volumes. (Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons, and Co., 1853–1887.) {{FSC|196658|item|disp=FS Library films 824380–91; 974.7 H2d; }} Biographical sketches drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | ||
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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.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | ||
*Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS | *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | ||
'''Draper Manuscript Collection''' | '''Draper Manuscript Collection''' | ||
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