
Nebraska history books are a treasure for genealogists seeking details about pioneer life, agriculture, and westward migration. County and regional histories often include biographical sketches, land patents, and settlement records. Publications like History of Richardson County, Nebraska capture the experiences of early settlers, schools, churches, and local government. Nebraska’s place along major migration routes—like the Oregon Trail—makes it a key stop in many family journeys. These books offer insight into community-building on the plains, immigrant settlement patterns, and the challenges of rural life, helping genealogists better understand the environment and context in which their ancestors lived.
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- History of Richardson County, Nebraska 1,718 records
- Compendium of History, Reminiscence, And Biography of Nebraska: Containing a History of the State of Nebraska 1,398 records
- History of Custer County, Nebraska (1919) 1,176 records
- History of Gage County, Nebraska (1918) 1,120 records
- History of Western Nebraska And Its People, Volume 3 1,052 records
- History of Hall County, Nebraska (1920) 1,002 records
- History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska 910 records
- History of Hamilton And Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 882 records
- History of Hamilton And Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 2 664 records
- History of Dodge And Washington Counties, Nebraska, Volume 2 634 records
- Johnson's History of Nebraska 592 records
- Past And Present of Adams County, Nebraska, Volume 1 544 records
- History of Dodge And Washington Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 500 records
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