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'''Step 1''': Go to Internet Archives website [[http://archive.org/index.php www.archive.org]] and | '''Step 1''': Go to Internet Archives website [[http://archive.org/index.php www.archive.org]] and | ||
| − | - Search for a “History of [the '''county,state''' you are focused on] ”.<br>- Click on the PDF version in the left menu to load the book.<br>- Use Ctrl+F to search for the ''family name'' you are working on.<br>- Continue to click the right arrow of the “Find” box to see all entries throughout the book <br><br>'''Step 2''': Verify any findings of additional family members in the U.S. Censuses. Start with the census after the marriage of the parents. | + | - Search for a “History of [the '''county,state''' you are focused on] ”.<br>- Click on the PDF version in the left menu to load the book.<br>- Use Ctrl+F to search for the ''family name'' you are working on.<br>- Continue to click the right arrow of the “Find” box to see all entries throughout the book <br><br>'''Step 2''': Verify any findings of additional family members in the U.S. Censuses. Start with the census after the marriage of the parents. |
| − | - Click on the links below to search the record group:<span style="display: none" id="1351016507231S"> </span> | + | - Click on the links below to search the record group:<span style="display: none" id="1351016507231S"> </span> |
| − | <span style="display: none" id="1351016507231S" />[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1473181 <font color="#0066cc">1860 U.S. Census</font>] | + | <span style="display: none" id="1351016507231S" />[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1473181 <font color="#0066cc">1860 U.S. Census</font>] |
[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1438024 1870 U.S. Census] | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1438024 1870 U.S. Census] | ||
| − | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1417683 <font color="#0066cc">1880 U.S. Census</font>] | + | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1417683 <font color="#0066cc">1880 U.S. Census</font>] |
| − | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1325221 1900 U.S. Census] <br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1727033 <font color="#0066cc">1910 U.S. Census</font>]<br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1488411 <font color="#0066cc">1920 | + | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1325221 1900 U.S. Census] <br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1727033 <font color="#0066cc">1910 U.S. Census</font>]<br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1488411 <font color="#0066cc">1920 U.S. Census</font>] |
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| + | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1810731 <font color="#0066cc">1930 U.S. Census</font>] | ||
| + | [https://familysearch.org/1940census/ <font color="#0066cc">1940 U.S. Census</font>] | ||
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To learn more about County Histories, see the following lesson in the FamilySearch Learning Center:<br>[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/county-histories-and-your-family/36 “County Histories and Your Family” ]by Janice Schultz, MLS | To learn more about County Histories, see the following lesson in the FamilySearch Learning Center:<br>[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/county-histories-and-your-family/36 “County Histories and Your Family” ]by Janice Schultz, MLS | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 23 October 2012
County History Genealogy Resource
In United States research, County Histories can provide clues to your family that cannot be found anywhere else.
Step 1: Go to Internet Archives website [www.archive.org] and
- Search for a “History of [the county,state you are focused on] ”.
- Click on the PDF version in the left menu to load the book.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for the family name you are working on.
- Continue to click the right arrow of the “Find” box to see all entries throughout the book
Step 2: Verify any findings of additional family members in the U.S. Censuses. Start with the census after the marriage of the parents.
- Click on the links below to search the record group:
1900 U.S. Census
1910 U.S. Census
1920 U.S. Census
To learn more about County Histories, see the following lesson in the FamilySearch Learning Center:
“County Histories and Your Family” by Janice Schultz, MLS
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