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'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the | '''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the | ||
== Historical Content == | === Historical Content === | ||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 Washington. | 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 Washington. | ||
*Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FHL|206667|item|disp=FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | *Abbott, Newton Carl and Fred E. Carver. ''The Evolution of Washington Counties.'' N.p.: (Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Historical Society, Washington,1978.) {{FHL|206667|item|disp=FHL book 979.7 D25a; fiche 6051194}} | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi | ||
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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 Washington 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 Washington are: | ||
*Hines, Harvey K. '' An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893.) {{FHL|206656|item|disp=FHL film 1000637; book 979.7 D3h}} | *Hines, Harvey K. ''An Illustrated History of the State of Washington: Containing . . . Biographical Mention of . . . its Pioneers and Prominent Citizens .'' (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Pub. Company, 1893.) {{FHL|206656|item|disp=FHL film 1000637; book 979.7 D3h}} | ||
=== United States History === | === United States History === | ||
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: | ||
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To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
*::WASHINGTON - HISTORY | *::WASHINGTON - HISTORY | ||
*:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | *:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ||
*:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | *:WASHINGTON, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
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*[[Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Washington State County Probate Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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[[Category:Washington|History]] | [[Category:Washington|History]] | ||