Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 929 EAN: 9780806311883 ISBN: 0806311886 Label: Genealogical Publishing Company Manufacturer: Genealogical Publishing Company Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 445 Publication Date: 2000-01 Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company Studio: Genealogical Publishing Company
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Editorial Reviews: The county has always been used as the basic Federal census unit. Genealogical research in the census, therefore, begins with identifying the correct county jurisdictions. This work shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920. On each of the nearly 400 maps the old county lines are superimposed over the modern ones to highlight the boundary changes at ten-year intervals. Also included are (1) a history of census growth; (2) the technical facts about each census; (3) a discussion of census accuracy; (4) an essay on available sources for each state's old county lines; and (5) a statement with each map indicating which county census lines exist and which are lost. Then there is an index listing all present-day counties, plus nearly all defunct counties or counties later re-named. With each map there is data on boundary changes, notes about the census, and locality finding keys. There also are inset maps that clarify territorial lines, a state-by-state bibliography of sources, and an appendix outlining pitfalls in mapping county boundaries. The detail in this work is exhaustive and of such impeccable standards that there is little wonder why this award-winning publication is the number one tool in U.S. census research.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: This book an absolute must for genealogists. Comment: This book of Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses 1790-1920 is absolutely essential when researching one's ancestors. It is possible to trace their migration across this land in the earlier years of settlement. In fact, because of the differing boundries of counties and State divisions, it is necessary to place the ancestor in the correct location in his/her day rather than as the current maps show it today. It is the difference sometimes of locating a correct ancestor by a certain name and confusing another person with the same name in a slightly different location who is not kin at all. I am 100% delighted with this book. Susanna Customer Rating: Summary: Map Guide to the Federal Censuses 1790-1920 Comment: This book is a wonderful tool for genealogists to see the boundary changes for each county in each state for each Census year. It gives the dates when changes were made which helps in knowing where to look for vital records, land records, probate records etc. The book is very easy to read and understand. Customer Rating: Summary: One of the most helpful books for Genealogists!! Comment: The "Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses 1790-1920" has been one of the most helpful books I have ever used. It helps coordinate counties with the years of the census records. So glad to have found it online!! It would be a 5 Star if it was hardcover!! Customer Rating: Summary: Map Guide to the US Federal Censuses,1790 - 1920 Comment: Very informative with great graphics. Can be of great help to anyone first working with the census forms. Customer Rating: Summary: american research / must have Comment: I've been doing family research for 25 years and it's about time i got my own federal census map guide. How do you know where your family was in any given year w/out it? I use it every time i turn on the computer-this is so worth it. More Reviews