The American Census Handbook

The American Census Handbook
Author: Thomas Jay Kemp
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780842029254

Offers a guide to census indexes, including federal, state, county, and town records, available in print and online; arranged by year, geographically, and by topic.

MacRaes to America!!

MacRaes to America!!
Author: Cornelia Wendell Bush
Publisher: Cornelia Wendell Bush
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781597150255

Persons with the surname McRae, or several variations thereof, are listed by state. Information was taken mainly from U.S. censuses from 1790 to 1850.

The Family Tree Sourcebook

The Family Tree Sourcebook
Author: Family Tree Editors
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1532
Release: 2010-09-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440311307

The one book every genealogist must have! Whether you're just getting started in genealogy or you're a research veteran, The Family Tree Sourcebook provides you with the information you need to trace your roots across the United States, including: • Research summaries, tips and techniques, with maps for every U.S. state • Detailed county-level data, essential for unlocking the wealth of records hidden in the county courthouse • Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies • Bibliographies for each state to help you further your research You'll love having this trove of information to guide you to the family history treasures in state and county repositories. It's all at your fingertips in an easy-to-use format–and it's from the trusted experts at Family Tree Magazine!

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

Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920
Author: William Thorndale
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 453
Release: 1987
Genre: Census districts
ISBN: 0806311886

Genealogical research in U.S. censuses begins with identifying correct county jurisdictions ??o assist in this identification, the map Guide 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. Accompanying each map are explanations of boundary changes, notes about the census, & tocality finding keys. In addition, there are inset maps which clarify ??erritorial lines, a state-by-state bibliography of sources, & an appendix outlining pitfalls in mapping county boundaries. Finally, there is an index which lists all present day counties, plus nearly all defunct counties or counties later renamed-the most complete list of American counties ever published.

The Descendants of Joseph Wilkerson (12 May 1729-15 March 1829) and Allied Families of Bedford County, Virginia

The Descendants of Joseph Wilkerson (12 May 1729-15 March 1829) and Allied Families of Bedford County, Virginia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1995
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Joseph Wilkerson, son of Nicholas, was born 12 May 1729 in Powhatan County, Virginia. His first wife's name is unknown. She had four children: John (b. 1755, md. Susanna Johnson 16 Dec. 1792), Penelope "Nelly" (b. 1764, md. Thomas Markham 3 Dec. 1785), Parson (b. 1765, md. Anna Butler 31 Aug. 1784), and Owen (b. 1770, md. Sarah Sarah Markum 17 Feb. 1787, md. Rachel Musgrove 4 Mar. 1830). Joseph Wilkerson's second wife was Rhoda Lockett (b. 1 Feb. 1768, md. 11 Dec. 1800). She had one son: William Lockett (b. 11 Dec. 1811, md. Keziah Stovel Musgrove 1 April 1828). Includes descendants, chiefly in Virginia, of these five children.

James & Alvin Sanders, Livestock Journalists of the Midwest

James & Alvin Sanders, Livestock Journalists of the Midwest
Author: Richard Bryan Helmer
Publisher: Richard B. Helmer
Total Pages: 217
Release: 1985
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0961377607

A biography of James and Alvin Sanders who founded the Breeder's Gazette Journal in 1881 and published many books on livestock breeding. A history of the livestock movement from the 1800's.