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.
Genealogical research in U.S. censuses begins with identifying correct county jurisdictions ??o assist in this identification, the map Guide shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920. On each of the nearly 400 maps the old county lines are superimposed over the modern ones to highlight the boundary changes at ten-year intervals. Accompanying each map are explanations of boundary changes, notes about the census, & tocality finding keys. In addition, there are inset maps which clarify ??erritorial lines, a state-by-state bibliography of sources, & an appendix outlining pitfalls in mapping county boundaries. Finally, there is an index which lists all present day counties, plus nearly all defunct counties or counties later renamed-the most complete list of American counties ever published.
" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.
This collection of 17 papers on the Soviet North includes exploration, sea ice, petroleum resources, the Northern Sea Route and commercial shipping, strategic, defence and sovereignty issues, international cooperation and Soviet policies in the Arctic and Antarctic. Includes appendices of policy announcements and decrees, international agreements and participation in international arrangements.
Robert Little, parents not listed, was born about 1785 in Scotland. He emigrated to the United States and married Sarah (Sally) Copeland, daughter of William, on 5 Aug 1805 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. They had 10 children. Robert died on 5 May 1843 in Massac County, Illinois, and Sarah died there after 1850. Their descendants have lived in Illinois and Tennessee.