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== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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. | 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. A useful source for studying the history of New Mexico is: | ||
* | *Twitchell, Ralph E. ''The Leading Facts of New Mexico History'', 5 vols. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Torch Press, 1911-1917. {{FHL|157024|title-id|disp=FHL book 978.9 H2t; FHL film 1000218}}. Includes many biographies; each volume is indexed. | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||