Non-Federal Censuses of Florida, 1784-1945

Non-Federal Censuses of Florida, 1784-1945
Author: Karen Packard Rhodes
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2010-01-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0786457104

From the days of the Spanish colonial settlements until the last state census in 1945, a variety of censuses have been taken within the regions now comprising the modern state, from lists of Seminole War refugees to modern school censuses. This book is a one-stop guide to the colonial, territorial, and state censuses, along with their supplements and substitutes. Covering original documents along with indexes, abstracts, translations, transcriptions, extracts, periodical articles, and digitized or microfilmed documents, the guide describes each source and evaluates its usefulness to modern genealogical researchers.

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.

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!

The Source

The Source
Author: Arlene H. Eakle
Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Ancestry Publishing Company
Total Pages: 812
Release: 1984
Genre: Genealogy
ISBN:

Useful to the novice searcher, as well as the professional genealogist. Covers all aspects of research--major records, published sources, and special resources.

Ancestry's Red Book

Ancestry's Red Book
Author: Alice Eichholz
Publisher: Ancestry.com
Total Pages: 874
Release: 1992
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

"Whether you are looking for your ancestors in the northeastern states, the South, the West, or somewhere in the middle, Red Book has information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps. In short, the Red Book is simply the book that no genealogist can afford not to have."--Description from Amazon.com.

The Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogists

The Family Tree Resource Book for Genealogists
Author: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
Publisher: Family Tree Books
Total Pages: 804
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Provides genealogists with research summaries, maps, and timelines for every U.S. state; county-level data that can be utilized to acquire most genealogical records; and listings of contact information, Web sites, libraries, and genealogical and historical societies.