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== Online Resources == | |||
*[http://iagenweb.org/history/ IAGenWeb Iowa History]. | |||
*[http://iagenweb.org/history/history/index.htm IAGenWeb Iowa History]. | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26474 Iowa state gazetteer: embracing descriptive and historical sketches of counties, cities, towns and villages,...] ($), index. | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7762 Iowa History Up To the 20th Century] ($), index. | |||
*{{FSC|588843|item|disp=Territorial papers of Iowa, 1838-1852. NARA Pub No. M325}} | |||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories2.htm#ia County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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*'''1803–32''': The Iowa area remained Indian land and was not open to legal settlement. | *'''1803–32''': The Iowa area remained Indian land and was not open to legal settlement. | ||
*'''1805''': Iowa was a part of the Louisiana Purchase. | *'''1805''': Iowa was a part of the Louisiana Purchase. | ||
*'''1808''': [http://www. | *'''1808''': [http://www.iowa1812.org/iowa-1812/fort-madison/ Fort Madison] was built by the United States Army. Iowa’s area was included in the Illinois Territory in 1808 | ||
*'''1812''': Part of the Missouri Territory in 1812 through 1821. It was not under any territorial government from 1821 to 1834. | *'''1812''': Part of the Missouri Territory in 1812 through 1821. It was not under any territorial government from 1821 to 1834. | ||
*'''1830''': [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/pottawatomie/pottawatomiehist.htm Potawatomi Indians] ceded land | *'''1830''': [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/pottawatomie/pottawatomiehist.htm Potawatomi Indians] ceded land | ||
*'''1831''': [http:// | *'''1831''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sac_and_Fox_Nation Sauk and Fox Indian tribes] moved to Iowa from Illinois. | ||
*'''1832''': [http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/blackhawk/page2d.html The Black Hawk War] took place. | *'''1832''': [http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/blackhawk/page2d.html The Black Hawk War] took place. | ||
*'''About 1832''': Denmark in Lee County, thought to be first thoroughly Yankee settlement west of the Mississippi. | *'''About 1832''': Denmark in Lee County, thought to be first thoroughly Yankee settlement west of the Mississippi. | ||
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*'''1834''': Congress attached the area to the [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm Michigan Territory]. | *'''1834''': Congress attached the area to the [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm Michigan Territory]. | ||
*'''1834''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-Breed_Tract Half Breed Tract] | *'''1834''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-Breed_Tract Half Breed Tract] | ||
*'''1836''': Iowa was transferred to the [http:// | *'''1836''': Iowa was transferred to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Territory Wisconsin Territory]. [[Image:Iowa Indians.jpg|thumb|right|300px]] | ||
*'''1836''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keokuk's_Reserve Keokuk Indian Reserve] | *'''1836''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keokuk's_Reserve Keokuk Indian Reserve] | ||
*'''12 June 1838''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm The Iowa Territory] was established. It included all of present-day Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. | *'''12 June 1838''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/moi/MOIChp2.htm The Iowa Territory] was established. It included all of present-day Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. | ||
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*'''1840''': Lamoni in Decatur County, founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from New England. | *'''1840''': Lamoni in Decatur County, founded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from New England. | ||
*'''1846''': [http://www.tolatsga.org/pota.html Potawatomi Indians] ceded land | *'''1846''': [http://www.tolatsga.org/pota.html Potawatomi Indians] ceded land | ||
*'''1846''': | *'''1846''': Latter-day Saint settlements include Garden Grove in Decatur County, settlement near Osceola in Clark County, eastern part of Union county, southwest part of Cass County; southern part of Mills County; and Kanesville (now Council Bluffs). | ||
*'''28 December 1846''': Iowa, with its present boundaries, became a [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000124 state]. | *'''28 December 1846''': Iowa, with its present boundaries, became a [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000124 state]. | ||
*'''August 1847''': About 1,000 Hollanders under the direction fo Henry Peter Scholte settled northeast part of Marion County,now town of Pella. They came from Utrecht, Leerdam, Noordeloos, Amsterdam and other cities in Holland. | *'''August 1847''': About 1,000 Hollanders under the direction fo Henry Peter Scholte settled northeast part of Marion County, now town of Pella. They came from Utrecht, Leerdam, Noordeloos, Amsterdam and other cities in Holland. | ||
*'''1850–60''': The population of Iowa nearly tripled as immigrants poured in from the older midwestern states and Europe. | *'''1850–60''': The population of Iowa nearly tripled as immigrants poured in from the older midwestern states and Europe. | ||
*'''Summer of 1854''': Cholera epidemic raged through midwestern states and a severe drought in Ohio in the summer of 1854 brought more than 150,000 home seekers to Iowa. | *'''Summer of 1854''': Cholera epidemic raged through midwestern states and a severe drought in Ohio in the summer of 1854 brought more than 150,000 home seekers to Iowa. | ||
*'''March 1857''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/soi/soi21.htm Spirit Lake Massacre], Dickinson County, Iowa | *'''March 1857''': [http://iagenweb.org/history/soi/soi21.htm Spirit Lake Massacre], Dickinson County, Iowa | ||
*'''28 July 1851''': [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/artifact_detail.cfm?aid=a_000612&oid=ob_000120Sioux Indians] turned over all their land in Iowa and most of their territory in Minnesota. | *'''28 July 1851''': [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/artifact_detail.cfm?aid=a_000612&oid=ob_000120Sioux Indians] turned over all their land in Iowa and most of their territory in Minnesota. | ||
*'''1861–65''': Over 75,000 Iowans served in the Union armed forces during the [http:// | *'''1861–65''': Over 75,000 Iowans served in the Union armed forces during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_in_the_American_Civil_War War]. | ||
*'''1867''': The first [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000188 railroad] was built from the Mississippi River to Council Bluffs. | *'''1867''': The first [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000188 railroad] was built from the Mississippi River to Council Bluffs. | ||
*'''1873''': | *'''1873''': Iowa, known as the [http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ia_intro.htm Hawkeye State] and the [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=iowa Corn Capital of the World] | ||
*'''1893–1930s''': State experienced financial [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000064 depressions]. | *'''1893–1930s''': State experienced financial [http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/mypath.cfm?ounid=ob_000064 depressions]. | ||
*'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. | *'''1898:''' Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. | ||
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*'''1950–1953:''' Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War]. | *'''1950–1953:''' Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War]. | ||
*'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | *'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | ||
*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http:// | *'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War Vietnam War]. | ||
== Historical Content == | == Historical Content == | ||
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== Local Histories == | == Local Histories == | ||
Local history books for [[Iowa, United States Genealogy|Iowa]]’s counties, cities, and towns contain biographical and historical information. Some have information on families back to the 1600s. The information about individuals may include age, birth date, birthplace, county origins and boundaries, death information, divorce, ethnicity, historical background, immigration date, names of living relatives, wife’s maiden name, marriage information, naturalization information, occupation, parents’ names, children's names, names of other family members, place of previous residence, religion, and information about social activities. | |||
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 [ | 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. A bibliography of Iowa county histories is at the beginning of the following book: | ||
*''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa'' <ref> Morford, Charles. ''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa'' | *Morford, Charles. ''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa''. <ref> Morford, Charles. ''Biographical Index to the County Histories of Iowa'' Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1979. {{FSC|55692|item|disp=FS Librarybook 977.7 D32m}}) </ref> | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. <ref> 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=Available at various libraries(WorldCat)}} </ref> | ||
*'' | * ''The British in Iowa.'' 1922. By Jacob Van der Zee. Iowa City, IA: State Historical Society of Iowa. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/182630-the-british-in-iowa?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/britishiniowa00iowagoog Internet Archive], [http://books.google.com/books?id=QIQUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PP1&lpg=PP1&dq=The+British+in+Iowa&source=bl&ots=nB7vJbeWGi&sig=kbv48zkDTHCgZ5Ikg3AluOcqX5Y&hl=en&sa=X&ei=sM98VNypOI2aigLEh4HIAg&ved=0CEEQ6AEwBjgK#v=onepage&q=The%20British%20in%20Iowa&f=false Google Books] | ||
*''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. <ref> 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=Available at various libraries (WorldCat)}} </ref> | ||
*Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' <ref> Western Publishing Company; ''History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth'' Published by Western Publishing Company, 1882, Original from the New York Public Library, Digitized Jan 24, 2008, 568 pages. Full text available on [http://books.google.com/books?id=OoQUAAAAYAAJ&dq=iowa+history&printsec=frontcover&source=bll&ots=o7ukycho2g&sig=Z0mP_KtrosGAwsaqxp7pH_dm1TI&hl=en&ei=8rWxSdiDIInKtQPGotGUAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=13&ct=result Google Books] </ref> | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26350 The Catholic sponsors of Iowa] at Ancestry ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=24595 The Hollanders of Iowa] at Ancestry ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16329 Genealogies of the B. Frankin Adams, Col. Thomas Baker and James Evans and related families of Zanesville, O., Iowa and Califor] at Ancestry ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26597 Two hundred topics in Iowa history] at Ancestry ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26527 Pageantry for Iowa communities] at Ancestry ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26474 Iowa state gazetteer : embracing descriptive and historical sketches of counties, cities, towns and villages, which include muc] at Ancestry ($) | |||
== 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 | 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 | ||
*''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century'' <ref> Gue, Benjamin F. ''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century''. 4 vols. New York, NY: Century History Co., 1903. | *Gue, Benjamin F. ''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century''. <ref> Gue, Benjamin F. ''History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century''. 4 vols. New York, NY: Century History Co., 1903. {{FSC|166700|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.7 H2g; film 1036164 items 1–4}} </ref> | ||
An important bibliography that mentions books and articles about every major aspect of Iowa’s history is: | An important bibliography that mentions books and articles about every major aspect of Iowa’s history is: | ||
*''Iowa History Reference Guide'' <ref> Petersen, William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide'' | *Petersen, William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide''. <ref>Petersen, William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide'' Iowa City, Iowa; State Historical Society of Iowa, c1952 {{FSC|164675|item|disp=FS Library Book 977.7 A3p}} </ref> This bibliography includes sections about American Indians, immigration, land, government, courts, military, schools, churches, businesses, history, and biographies. It is arranged by subject and has an index. | ||
'''There is an unusual set of records dealing with Iowa’s history from 1827 to 1857:''' | '''There is an unusual set of records dealing with Iowa’s history from 1827 to 1857:''' | ||
*''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852'' <ref> United States. Department of State. ''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852' | *United States. Department of State. ''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852''. <ref> United States. Department of State. ''Territorial Papers of Iowa, 1838–1852' Washington, DC: The National Archives, 1988. {{FSC|588843|item|disp=films 1601629–730}} </ref>Many aspects of Iowa’s state, local, and family histories are treated in these records. For example: military pension applications, military academy cadet applications, court records (1827-1845), land office records, Virginia warrant scrip, muster rolls giving enlistment town or city (1837-1857), military post records listing sick, wounded, and dead, Bureau of Indian Affairs records, Indian treaties, commissions for judges, marshals, attorneys, surveyors, and postmasters. | ||
*''Iowa history and culture | *Dawson, Patricia and David Hudson, comp., ''Iowa history and culture: a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986'' <ref> Dawson, Patricia and David Hudson, comp., ''Iowa history and culture: a bibliography of materials published between 1952 and 1986''Ames, Iowa State Hist. Soc. of Iowa, c1989 {{FSC|438551|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.7 H23d}} </ref> This book supplements the book mentioned above. For a supplement covering 1987–1991, see the Annals of Iowa (1993). | ||
You may wish to consult the following sources for more information about Iowa: | You may wish to consult the following sources for more information about Iowa: | ||
*''Ancestry’s Red | *Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Ancestry’s Red Book'' <ref> Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Ancestry’s Red Book'' American State, County, and Town Sources. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. {{FSC|479190|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D27rb 1992}} </ref> Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created. | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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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: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'' | *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. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History | *''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&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&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'' | *''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&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+Guide+to+American+History&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VULqT7WXBITk6QGa3N3QAQ&ved=0CDcQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20Guide%20to%20American%20History&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'' | *''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&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] </ref> | ||
To find more books and articles about Iowa 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Iowa history." [[ | To find more books and articles about Iowa 's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Iowa history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
::IOWA- HISTORY | ::IOWA- HISTORY | ||
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*[http://publications.iowa.gov/135/1/history/7-1.html#text1 History of Iowa] <ref>''History of Iowa'', Dorothy Schwieder, professor of history, Iowa State University </ref>is an excellent article in the IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER. | *[http://publications.iowa.gov/135/1/history/7-1.html#text1 History of Iowa] <ref>''History of Iowa'', Dorothy Schwieder, professor of history, Iowa State University </ref>is an excellent article in the IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER. | ||
*[http://iagenweb.org/history/ Iowa History] | *[http://iagenweb.org/history/ Iowa History] | ||
*[http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/default.cfm Iowa Pathways] is a great way to explore Iowa with | *[http://www.iptv.org/iowapathways/default.cfm Iowa Pathways] is a great way to explore Iowa with its informative articles. | ||
*[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa] | *[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society of Iowa] | ||
*[http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/learn/historic/hisper.htm The Historic Period of Iowa] | *[http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/learn/historic/hisper.htm The Historic Period of Iowa] | ||
* | *[https://www.archive.org/details/illustratedhisto00intutt An illustrated history of the state of Iowa, being a complete civil, political, and military history of the state, from its first exploration down to 1875] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Iowa Wikipedia] | |||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Iowa|History]] | [[Category:Iowa, United States|History]][[Category:United States History]] | ||
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