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''[[United States|United States]] | '''''[[United States|United States]] [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]]'' Maine History''' | ||
== Brief History == | |||
The following important events in the history of [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]] affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements. | ||
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*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War Vietnam War]. | *'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War Vietnam War]. | ||
== Historical Content == | |||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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== Local Histories == | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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*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}} | *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 == | |||
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. | ||
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*American Historical Association. ''Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1908.'' Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1909. {{FHL|244375|item|disp=FHL 896558-59; book 973 C4ah.}} A helpful description of Maine state and county records from 1894 to 1932. | *American Historical Association. ''Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1908.'' Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1909. {{FHL|244375|item|disp=FHL 896558-59; book 973 C4ah.}} A helpful description of Maine state and county records from 1894 to 1932. | ||
== 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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*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] | *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 access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
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*MAINE, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | *MAINE, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY | ||
== Web Sites == | |||
*[http://www.mainememory.net/mho/ Maine History Online] | *[http://www.mainememory.net/mho/ Maine History Online] | ||