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 ...
This work focuses on a particular method of organizing research materials. Its unique system of organization takes you from the preliminary stage of your research to the final presentation of your work as a report or a book. The system, an outgrowth of the Dollarhide System of Genealogical Records, enables you to manage a genealogical project with maximum ease and efficiency. The first section of ...
This book identifies research facilities with genealogy collections at local, state, regional, and national levels. The top ten genealogy resource centers in the U.S. are listed first, followed by the locations of the best genealogy resource centers for each state. After the state listings, there are chapters for identifying the regional branches of the National Archives and the vital statistics ...
The Census Book gives many unknown facts and peculiarities about census records and includes 29 census extraction forms, 1790-1930. These forms enable you to copy and track your ancestor's information. A CD-ROM of the entire book is included for conveniently printing forms, searching the publication and quickly navigating to specific items of interest. Includes a fully searchable CD-ROM version ...
Some 50 percent larger than the first edition of 1994--though still at 48 pages the most concise guidebook available--this completely updated 2nd edition of the Starter Kit brings the entire world of genealogy into instant focus. Written as a beginner's guide to American genealogy, it can also be used by the more experienced researcher as a handy guide to essential information sources. ...