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For 1798 to 1819, ''The Territorial Papers of the United States'' contain petitions, memorials, and other lists of early residents in what is now Alabama:  
For 1798 to 1819, ''The Territorial Papers of the United States'' contain petitions, memorials, and other lists of early residents in what is now Alabama:  


*''The Territorial Papers of the United States''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publication, M0721. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL films 929376–91; book 973 N2udt}} See volumes five and six on {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929379}} for records of the Territory of Mississippi, which included present-day Alabama. These volumes cover 1798 to 1817 and include lists of residents for 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812 (lists of aliens in 1812), 1814, and 1815. Volume 18 on {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929386}} has records pertaining to the Territory of Alabama, including land sales, employment and dismissal, commission, power of attorney, postmaster correspondence, government business, court, election candidate, and Indian affairs records. Each volume is indexed. Records are digitized and available through the FHL catalog entry.
*''The Territorial Papers of the United States''. 26 volumes. National Archives Microfilm Publication, M0721. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1934–1962. {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL films 929376–91; book 973 N2udt}} See volumes five and six on {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929379}} for records of the Territory of Mississippi, which included present-day Alabama. These volumes cover 1798 to 1817 and include lists of residents for 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812 (lists of aliens in 1812), 1814, and 1815. Volume 18 on {{FHL|42234|item|disp=FHL film 929386}} has records pertaining to the Territory of Alabama, including land sales, employment and dismissal, commission, power of attorney, postmaster correspondence, government business, court, election candidate, and Indian affairs records. Each volume is indexed. Records are digitized and available through the FHL catalog entry.


For the period to 1821 see:  
For the period to 1821 see:  
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*Pickett, Albert James. ''History of Alabama and Incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, From the Earliest Period''. Sheffield, Alabama: R.C. Randolph, 1896. {{FHL|192476|item|disp=FHL film 924406; book 976.1 H2p}}This book lists historical events in chronological order, from the early history to about 1820. Digitized version available through FHL catalog entry.
*Pickett, Albert James. ''History of Alabama and Incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, From the Earliest Period''. Sheffield, Alabama: R.C. Randolph, 1896. {{FHL|192476|item|disp=FHL film 924406; book 976.1 H2p}}This book lists historical events in chronological order, from the early history to about 1820. Digitized version available through FHL catalog entry.
*Owen, Thomas McAdory. ''History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography.'' 4 vols. Chicago: S.J. Clarke, 1921. Digital versions at FamilySearch Books Online: {{FSbook|57064|disp=Vol. 1}} | {{FSbook|57003|disp=Vol. 2}} | {{FSbook|57073|disp=Vol. 3}} | {{FSbook|57067|disp=Vol. 4}}.
*Brewer, Willis. ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men, from 1540 to 1872.'' Montgomery, Ala.: Barett & Brown, Printers, 1872. Digital version at {{FSbook|87712}}.


=== United States History  ===
=== United States History  ===
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