Maps and the US Census
By Shannon Bennett, Student I love maps. Really, maps are a fantastic research tool, and even more important when you are using census records. Think about it, why do you…
There’s More to the US Census
By Shannon Bennett, Student How many of you knew that there were other types of US Census schedules? If you did know, did you know how many different types there…
Associations and Occupations
By Shannon Bennett, Student Do you ever read something and feel your head getting full? That feeling of “oh no, this is a lot of stuff, how am I ever…
Sink or Swim: US Census Records
By Shannon Bennett, Student Nothing like jumping in and seeing if you sink or swim. There is no goofing off and easing into the subject matter with this course. You…
Starting the US Census Records Course
By Shannon Bennett, Student One of the main go-to sources for genealogical information in American research are the federal census records. Within the first few days or weeks of…