U.S. Research & Vital Records
10,000 Vital Records of Central New York: 1813–1850
10,000 Vital Records of Central New York: 1813–1850, includes 5,124 marriage and 4,897 death (for an actual total of 10,021) records pulled from newspaper columns published before 1850 in Central New York. While births were not covered in these early newspapers, often birth dates and birthplaces and parents names were listed in other notices. Western New York covers 15 counties, with records pulled from publications in nine towns; Baldwinsville, Binghamton, Chittenango, Corning, Elmira, Geneva, Norwich, Oxford, and Utica. Geneva lies on the border between central and western New York. Vital records from the Geneva Gazette, 1809–1829 appear in the Western New York volume. Records for Geneva from 1830 to 1850 appear in this volume.
10,000 Vital Records of Western New York: 1809–1850
10,000 Vital Records of Western New York: 1809–1850, includes 5,275 marriage and 4,781 death (for an actual total of 10,056) records pulled from newspaper columns published before 1850 in Western New York. While births were not covered in these early newspapers, often birth dates and birthplaces and parents names were listed in other notices. Western New York covers 17 counties, with records pulled from publications in five towns; Batavia, Bath, Geneva, Jamestown, and Palmyra. Geneva lies on the border between central and western New York. Vital records from the Geneva Gazette, 1824–1850 appear in the Central New York volume.
200 Years of U.S. Census Taking
Originally published by the Government Printing Office, and reprinted by Heritage Quest, 200 Years of U.S. Census Taking: Population and Housing Questions, 1790–1990 was produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. In 1979 a report was issued under the title, Twenty Censuses: Population and Housing Questions, 1790–1980. The report was designed to provide both statistical data as well as answer questions about how the population and housing inquiries evolved over the years, as well as what instructions were given that led to the entries placed on the basic records.
Abstracts of Obituaries in the Western Christian Advocate
Abstracts of Obituaries contains an colleciton of obituaries taken from the Western Christian Advocate, a Methodist newspaper. The paper began as the Christian Advocate and Journal in 1826 in New York City. Different sections of the country wanted their own paper, with more localized information, so the Methodist Church began printing The Western Christian Advocate on May 2, 1834, in Cincinnati. Shortly following, the publication opened offices in Charlestown, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Abstracts of the Records of The Society of Friends in Indiana, Volume I
Meeting minutes and records were critical to the Society of Friends. Monthly meeting minutes were transcribed twice a year into permanent record books. As noted above, meeting minutes include removals (when families moved from one area to another), disownments (disciplinary act to remove membership), additions or requests for new memberships, and the inclusion of minor children of new members. The society also maintained birth, marriage, and death records. Abstracts of the Records of The Society of Friends in Indiana, Volume I. contains information from both the meetings and the other vital records kept by the Society in Indiana. Records cover 1809 through 1902, from the time the first “meeting” was established in the Indiana Territory.
Abstracts of the Records of The Society of Friends in Indiana, Volume II
Abstracts of the Records of The Society of Friends in Indiana, Volume II reprints the same great introduction by Willard Heiss found in Volume I. The introduction by Heiss provides a telling summary of the origin of the Society of Friends and its growth in America. This volume extends the first by adding the individual Monthly Meeting groups’ records and minutes.
Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Maryland
There is not much to say about Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Maryland. The book is exactly what the title says it is, an abstract from the 1790 U.S. Census for the heads of house in the state of Maryland. However, if you have early American ancestors, this book may just contain a name you are looking for.
Land & Property Research in the United States
Land & Property Research in the United States by E. Wade Hone thoroughly examines the topic, helping researchers quickly determine the type of records available for a particular time and location. Readers will also learn technique to make better use of available records. This is not small subject matter. As a matter of fact, according to the author, as directly related to genealogical interest, “land and property records go back further than any other type of record;” plus, land records apply to more people and have had fewer losses than any other records in America.
Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses 1790–1920
Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses 1790–1920 shows county outline maps at ten-year intervals. Effectively, a map of each state’s county lines at the time of each Federal census through 1920. 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 (one of the top-five best selling genealogy books) shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920.
Missouri 1890 Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows
Missouri 1890 Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows was created from special schedules used to identify Union Civil War veterans as a means of locating persons entitled to pensions or disability benefits. Though intended to serve only Union veterans and their wives, mistakes allowed for some Confederate soldiers or their wives to be listed. This index is for every name listed in the 1890 Census Schedules of Union Civil War veterans or widows for the state of Missouri.
Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II
Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II is a collection of resources available in research one’s Native American ancestry. The author has compiles indexes to listings, films, records, etc. available from multiple resources. The book’s introduction provides suggestions for researching these records, including getting past errors made in records and censuses. One recommendation is to follow a family through multiple censuses to help identify and account for errors. Also, the introduction explains what CDIB is. In short, CDIB is a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. These can be obtained through the Central Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Typically, at least one quarter degree of Indian Blood is necessary to receive a certificate.