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Re: Genealogical Footprints

thomasker2  (View posts) Posted: 25 Dec 2012 7:30PM GMT
Classification: Query
I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.


You did not supply any names!!

1st names + DOB's + birthplaces are needed to search.

1850 - There are NO Moran family members in Clay township.



Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
vickih203172 25 Dec 2012 5:03PM GMT 
MikeGavin71 25 Dec 2012 6:16PM GMT 
vickih203172 25 Dec 2012 6:47PM GMT 
TrischHall 26 Dec 2012 2:49PM GMT 
vickih203172 26 Dec 2012 3:51PM GMT 
TrischHall 27 Dec 2012 11:21AM GMT 
vickih203172 26 Dec 2012 3:59PM GMT 
thomasker2 25 Dec 2012 7:30PM GMT 
vickih203172 26 Dec 2012 3:56PM GMT 
   

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