There is nothing more helpful that a handy reference book with information specific to the area you are researching. I've listed below those that I know about.
(find in a library) will give you a link to help you find the book in the library closest to you. Most will show libraries near Ann Arbor... to change the location, type in your zip code and you can find libraries near you.
All of the three books listed below have a small section covering each state that includes maps, historical information, vital records coverage and a bibliography of resources for that state.
- Handybook for Genealogists ( 11th edition) (find in a library) (note: some libraries may have earleir editions; those are perfectly usable)
- Ancestry's Redbook (you'll want the 3rd edition) (find in a library)
- The Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogical Research (find in a library)
Ancesty's Idaho Fact Sheet will serve as a quick guide to resources available.
I know of no basic handbook on Idaho research, but would be glad to learn of one I can add.
Idaho Genealogical Society. Quarterly.
Audio tapes of talks given at genealogy conferences with the word Idaho in title.
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First bookmark and print out these FHL documents : Idaho Research Outline and Idaho Historical Background . You will also want to look at their guide to Idaho Statewide Indexes
Use the catalog at the FHL to find out what has been filmed covering the state of Idaho ; Click View Related Places in the upper right to find sources that have been filmed for the county you are researching and from there click View Related Places in the upper right to find sources that have been filmed for the township or city. You will want to check for resources in all three jurisdictions, although most people check the county holdings first, township next and state last.
Bookmark or print out this map of Idaho Counties. Use the 1895 Atlas map of Idaho to for a view of the full state or individual counties.
See what is available at county pages of the Idaho Gen Web. The ALHN Idaho page seems to be inactive and merged with the AHGP Idaho page.
Look at the websites of these libraries, archives and societies.
The Idaho State Historical Society maintains the state's Library and Archives., which has a strong genealogy collection.
Review the web pages of Idaho public libraries in cities in or near the area you are researching... some may offer valuable information on line.
Visit the website of the Idaho Genealogy Society (although they don't seem to keep it up or fix problems). Once you know where in Idaho your ancestors resided, check for a local genealogical society in Idaho
Newspapers
The Idaho Historical Society is the home base of the Idaho Newspaper Project and owns a number of newspapers on microfilm. Many of these can be borrowed through your local public library on interlibrary loan.
Census
The 1880 can be searched for free at Familysearch.org . There is a "reconstructed 1890" census index available online; it indexes Idaho residents of about that time period as identified in other sources. Find other online census records and more census information at censusfinder.com's Idaho links.
Vital Records
To get informaiton about vital records, check the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare vital records page or
The Idaho Death Index 1911-1951 is available online. Scroll down for information on how to obtain a certificate. The Western States Historical Marriage Index includes marriages from most Idaho counties. Eastern Idaho Deaths identifies deaths in that half of the state as found in obituaries, cemetery and funeral home records.
Naturalizations
The Ohio Historical Society website has a helpful page on Idaho naturalizations, including a downloadable index to the naturalizations of some counties.
Cemeteries
The Idaho Historical Society has gathered a number of cemetery records and provide a listing of those records they own for each county. You can then send an information request; if it takes less than 1/2 hour, they charge only for photocopies.
Finally, check out Idaho Black Sheep Ancestors
If your ancestor was a "guest" of the Old Ohio Penitentiary, you can request a search of their records.
More links
GenealogyToday's State Gen Site: Idaho
Genealink's Idaho page
Access Genealogy List of Idaho Links
Cyndi's List Idaho Page
Rootsweb Idaho links
Linkpendium's Idaho Page
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