Please help figure out a 1900 U.S. census record - Genealogy Wise2024-03-29T00:56:38Zhttp://www.genealogywise.com/forum/topics/please-help-figure-out-a-1900?commentId=3463583%3AComment%3A180312&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you, Sue!
I'll definit…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-21:3463583:Comment:1807972009-09-21T20:08:26.826ZKathleen Fox Allenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathleenFoxAllen
Thank you, Sue!<br />
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I'll definitely check out that book. And in the spirit of returning the favor (having seen some of you other postings) I’ll suggest that if you don’t already own a copy of <i>Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian</i> by Elizabeth Shown Mills, you’d probably enjoy it.<br />
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Also, I suggest you join CaryAnn Turner Hess's group Sourcing Your Genealogy (…
Thank you, Sue!<br />
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I'll definitely check out that book. And in the spirit of returning the favor (having seen some of you other postings) I’ll suggest that if you don’t already own a copy of <i>Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian</i> by Elizabeth Shown Mills, you’d probably enjoy it.<br />
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Also, I suggest you join CaryAnn Turner Hess's group Sourcing Your Genealogy (<a href="http://www.genealogywise.com/group/sourcingyourgenealogy" target="_blank">http://www.genealogywise.com/group/sourcingyourgenealogy</a>). We have some discussions going that you may like.<br />
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Thanks again,<br />
Kathleen I agree with you, Georgie, I…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-21:3463583:Comment:1807932009-09-21T19:50:37.226ZKathleen Fox Allenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathleenFoxAllen
I agree with you, Georgie, I wouldn't use census data as the only source, either. The birth announcement idea is great - I'll definitely pursue it and some other options until I can get to that research trip. Thank you!
I agree with you, Georgie, I wouldn't use census data as the only source, either. The birth announcement idea is great - I'll definitely pursue it and some other options until I can get to that research trip. Thank you! Thank you for your comments.…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-21:3463583:Comment:1807892009-09-21T19:48:28.287ZKathleen Fox Allenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathleenFoxAllen
Thank you for your comments. I do have a copy of the page, but since this was one of my first attempts at a discussion, I didn't think to attach it. I'll do better in the future!
Thank you for your comments. I do have a copy of the page, but since this was one of my first attempts at a discussion, I didn't think to attach it. I'll do better in the future! I have read this discussion t…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-20:3463583:Comment:1803122009-09-20T16:21:52.486ZSue McCormickhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/SueMcCormick
I have read this discussion to the end, because I don't want to duplicate other advice. And a good thing I did, because I don't have anything to add to what they have said about the specific census record.<br />
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However, there have been suggestions about using other data to help you sort out the sometimes shaky census data. There is a small book ($8.95 from Amazon) called "Genealogical Proof Standard Building a Solid Case" by Christine Rose. It outlines the steps one takes to resolve conflicting…
I have read this discussion to the end, because I don't want to duplicate other advice. And a good thing I did, because I don't have anything to add to what they have said about the specific census record.<br />
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However, there have been suggestions about using other data to help you sort out the sometimes shaky census data. There is a small book ($8.95 from Amazon) called "Genealogical Proof Standard Building a Solid Case" by Christine Rose. It outlines the steps one takes to resolve conflicting data, and gives three elements to use in classifying the value of the evidence. As a person just beginning to assemble data for our family trees and our family histories, I am finding this book a useful help as I thread my way through conflicting data.<br />
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Sue I have found that the early c…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-20:3463583:Comment:1802502009-09-20T12:07:23.562ZGeorgie Trammellhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/GeorgieTrammell241
I have found that the early census are not as reliable as one would hope and although I use them, I do not rely on them to be<br />
my only source of documentation. I would also attempt to obtain a copy of the birth cetificate, if this is a direct bloolline connection. If it is a Great Uncle I would try to obtain other verification of his birth perhapes an announcement in a newspaper. If you are doing family history instead of direct line, you could also look for his world war I draft…
I have found that the early census are not as reliable as one would hope and although I use them, I do not rely on them to be<br />
my only source of documentation. I would also attempt to obtain a copy of the birth cetificate, if this is a direct bloolline connection. If it is a Great Uncle I would try to obtain other verification of his birth perhapes an announcement in a newspaper. If you are doing family history instead of direct line, you could also look for his world war I draft registration.<br />
After all he would know his birthdate and the registration cards were completed by the person registerating and not a third party. The first thing to consider i…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-19:3463583:Comment:1800132009-09-19T23:37:05.733ZHopkins, Greenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/HopkinsGreen
The first thing to consider is the old style handwriting when reading the old census sheet. Next I suggest getting and actual copy of the page. Many of the census takers were poor at spelling and mangled many names and some were poorly educated. Is it possible to find another census taken for this family, either before or after the one you found and compare the two. People did not move around as much as they do now. Some guidelines for indexing many vary a little. Are you sure the family are…
The first thing to consider is the old style handwriting when reading the old census sheet. Next I suggest getting and actual copy of the page. Many of the census takers were poor at spelling and mangled many names and some were poorly educated. Is it possible to find another census taken for this family, either before or after the one you found and compare the two. People did not move around as much as they do now. Some guidelines for indexing many vary a little. Are you sure the family are all listed on one page? Another problem is people sometimes gave a nick name in place of the first name. Excellent suggestion, Maureen…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-19:3463583:Comment:1796642009-09-19T01:34:12.386ZKathleen Fox Allenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathleenFoxAllen
Excellent suggestion, Maureen. Thank you! I'll let you know what I find.
Excellent suggestion, Maureen. Thank you! I'll let you know what I find. Check his WWI Draft record fo…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-09-19:3463583:Comment:1796422009-09-19T00:51:35.299ZMaureen MacDonaldhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/MaureenMacDonald
Check his WWI Draft record for his birth dated; also check if he had Social security. Good Luck, Maureen
Check his WWI Draft record for his birth dated; also check if he had Social security. Good Luck, Maureen Thank you to both Tami and Ei…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-08-04:3463583:Comment:1208102009-08-04T04:10:06.528ZKathleen Fox Allenhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathleenFoxAllen
Thank you to both Tami and Eileen.<br />
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The 1900 census was actually the first I was able to locate. After reading the replies that the two of you wrote, however, I became determined to find others. Then I made the happy discovery that my local library offers at-home access to HeritageQuest...<br />
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Anyway, I found the family on the 1910 and 1920 censuses (is that the right plural?) The ages provided on those records would seem to agree more with the February 1900 birthdate than with January of 1899. I…
Thank you to both Tami and Eileen.<br />
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The 1900 census was actually the first I was able to locate. After reading the replies that the two of you wrote, however, I became determined to find others. Then I made the happy discovery that my local library offers at-home access to HeritageQuest...<br />
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Anyway, I found the family on the 1910 and 1920 censuses (is that the right plural?) The ages provided on those records would seem to agree more with the February 1900 birthdate than with January of 1899. I hope to make a research trip to Hazleton, PA within the next year, so perhaps I can find out more there. Also, there is still the question of whether Elizabeth had a child prior to Arthur. Can you back-track a little a…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-31:3463583:Comment:1154262009-07-31T16:02:44.236ZEileen Coganhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/EileenCogan
Can you back-track a little and show us where you looked before the 1900 census? Can you find him or the rest of the family in 1930, 1920, 1910?
Can you back-track a little and show us where you looked before the 1900 census? Can you find him or the rest of the family in 1930, 1920, 1910?