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''[[United States|United States]] | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Texas History|Texas History]]'' | ||
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The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements in [[Texas]]. | ||
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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 Texas. | 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 Texas. | ||
*''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref>Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|69871|title-id|disp=book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) </ref> | *''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. <ref>Jenkins, John Holmes. ''Cracker Barrel Chronicles: A Bibliography of Texas Town and County Histories''. Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1965. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|69871|title-id|disp=book 976.4 H2jc; film 1000609 item 2}}.) </ref> | ||
* | *Munnerlyn, Tom. ''Texas Local History: A Source Book for Available Town and County Histories, Local Memoirs and Genealogical Records''. Austin, Texas: Eakin Press, 1983. {{FHL|169723|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H23m}} | ||
* | *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}} | ||
* | *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)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}} | ||
== 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. Some examples for the State of Texas 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 Texas are: | ||
* | *Frank W. Johnson, ''History of Texas and Texans'', Five Volumes. Chicago, Illinois: American Historical Society, 1914. {{FHL|69769|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 H2j}}; 1916 ed. is on film {{FHL|11463|item|disp=FHL film 1000592}} Volumes 3-5 have biographical information. | ||
== 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: | ||
* | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|531408|item|disp=FHL 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)}}, {{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL 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)}}; {{FHL|280192|item|disp=FHL 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)}}; {{FHL|244514|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ& Google Books] | ||
=== Family History Library === | |||
To | To access histories available through the Family History Library Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
: | :*TEXAS - HISTORY | ||
: | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY] - HISTORY | ||
: | :*TEXAS, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
== Web Sites == | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas History of Texas -Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Texas History of Texas -Wikipedia] | ||
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*[http://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History] | *[http://texashistory.unt.edu/ The Portal to Texas History] | ||
'''Wiki articles describing online | '''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:''' | ||
*[[Texas, | *[[Texas, Bexar, San Antonio, Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Bexar, San Antonio, Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
*T[[ | *T[[Texas Birth Records (FamilySearch Historical Collections)|exas Birth Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Collections)|Texas County Marrage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Collections)|Texas County Marrage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Texas County Tax Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas County Tax Records (FamilySeach Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Texas Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas Death and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas, | *[[Texas, Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas, | *[[Texas, Eagle Pass Arrival Manifests and Indexes (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Eagle Pass Arrival Manifests and Indexed (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas, | *[[Texas, Matagorda County, School Census Records (FamilySearch Historical Collection)|Texas, Matagorda County, School Census Records (FamilySearch Historical Reords)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[Texas, | *[[Texas, Naturalization Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Naturalization Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
{{Texas|Texas}} | {{Texas|Texas}} | ||
[[Category:Texas|History]] | [[Category:Texas|History]] | ||