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=== Federal Censuses === | === Federal Censuses === | ||
'''Population Schedules (1790–1930)'''. Federal censuses from 1790 to 1840 list the names of heads of households but do not give the names of other persons living in the household. Census records from 1850 on show the names of each member of the household and give his or her age, state or country of birth, marital status, occupation, and race. Naturalization and immigration information is included in the 1870, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses. | '''Population Schedules (1790–1930)'''. [[United States Census Records|Federal censuses]] from 1790 to 1840 list the names of heads of households but do not give the names of other persons living in the household. Census records from 1850 on show the names of each member of the household and give his or her age, state or country of birth, marital status, occupation, and race. Naturalization and immigration information is included in the 1870, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses. | ||
These records can also give clues to number of years married (1900 to 1910), death dates (in mortality schedules, 1850 to 1880), previous residences, adoptions, and divorces. Parents or other relatives may have been living with a family when a census was taken. Other persons in the county with the same surname may be related. Statewide indexes help locate families when you know only the state where they lived. | These records can also give clues to number of years married (1900 to 1910), death dates (in mortality schedules, 1850 to 1880), previous residences, adoptions, and divorces. Parents or other relatives may have been living with a family when a census was taken. Other persons in the county with the same surname may be related. Statewide indexes help locate families when you know only the state where they lived. | ||
Federal census records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/.. United States Research Outline ]provides more detailed information on these records. | Federal census records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/.. United States Research Outline]provides more detailed information on these records. | ||
No federal census records exist for Alabama for the years 1790 and 1800. The 1810 Mississippi Territory census of Washington County, now part of Alabama, is available. | No federal census records exist for Alabama for the years 1790 and 1800. The 1810 Mississippi Territory census of Washington County, now part of Alabama, is available. | ||
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You can search the "Internet FamilyFinder" index free. It displays the census year and state for each name matching the search. It may also list many vital records and genealogical collection citations. Once you know the census year and state you need, you must use the original index on compact disc, microfiche, or book to obtain enough data to find the name in the original census schedules. For a subscription fee, similar index information is also available at: | You can search the "Internet FamilyFinder" index free. It displays the census year and state for each name matching the search. It may also list many vital records and genealogical collection citations. Once you know the census year and state you need, you must use the original index on compact disc, microfiche, or book to obtain enough data to find the name in the original census schedules. For a subscription fee, similar index information is also available at: | ||
[http://www.ancestry.com/census/ www.Ancestry.com/census/.] | [http://www.ancestry.com/census/ www.Ancestry.com/census/.] ($) | ||
Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''AIS Microfiche Indexes of U.S. Census and Other Records''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1984. This set has not been assigned Family History Library fiche numbers, but is available at many Family History Centers. It contains names from early censuses, tax lists, and residents’ lists 1704 to 1819, and from the Alabama 1820, 1830, 1840, and 1850 censuses. | Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''AIS Microfiche Indexes of U.S. Census and Other Records''. Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1984. This set has not been assigned Family History Library fiche numbers, but is available at many Family History Centers. It contains names from early censuses, tax lists, and residents’ lists 1704 to 1819, and from the Alabama 1820, 1830, 1840, and 1850 censuses. | ||
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* 1920 (FHL film 1842702) | * 1920 (FHL film 1842702) | ||
Maps are helpful to use with censuses because of boundary changes that have occurred over the years. A publication that is especially good to use with Alabama census records is Thorndale and Dollarhide’s ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''. It is cited in the "Maps" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline] | Maps are helpful to use with censuses because of boundary changes that have occurred over the years. A publication that is especially good to use with Alabama census records is Thorndale and Dollarhide’s ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''. It is cited in the "Maps" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline] under the subheading "Locating Township and County Boundaries." | ||
'''Veterans’ Schedule (1840).''' In the 1840 federal census, a listing was made of Revolutionary War veterans that included the age of the veteran, the place where he was living, and the name of the head of the household . An index is: | '''Veterans’ Schedule (1840).''' In the 1840 federal census, a listing was made of Revolutionary War veterans that included the age of the veteran, the place where he was living, and the name of the head of the household . An index is: | ||
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''Deep South Genealogical Quarterly'' (FHL book 976.122 B2d.) See the "[[Alabama Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section These censuses are in the following volumes: | ''Deep South Genealogical Quarterly'' (FHL book 976.122 B2d.) See the "[[Alabama Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section These censuses are in the following volumes: | ||
* For the 1706 census see 1, number 1 (August 1963): | * For the 1706 census see 1, number 1 (August 1963): 30 | ||
* For the 1721 census see 1, number 3 (March 1964): 136–139 | * For the 1721 census see 1, number 3 (March 1964): 136–139 | ||
* For the 1725 census see 1, number 2 (December 1963): 86 | * For the 1725 census see 1, number 2 (December 1963): 86 | ||
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Feldman, Lawrence H., ''Anglo-Americans in Spanish Archives: Lists of Anglo-American Settlers in the Spanish Colonies of America; A Finding Aid''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1991. (FHL book 973 X2fe.) Included in this book are lists for Mobile and Tombecbe (now St. Stephens, Washington County) 1781, 1785, 1786, 1791, and 1795. These give the names of men or women who were heads of household. | Feldman, Lawrence H., ''Anglo-Americans in Spanish Archives: Lists of Anglo-American Settlers in the Spanish Colonies of America; A Finding Aid''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1991. (FHL book 973 X2fe.) Included in this book are lists for Mobile and Tombecbe (now St. Stephens, Washington County) 1781, 1785, 1786, 1791, and 1795. These give the names of men or women who were heads of household. | ||
=== Territorial Censuses <br | === Territorial Censuses <br>(1795–1810) === | ||
The censuses of Washington County, Mississippi Territory, which included present-day Alabama, for 1801, 1808, and 1810 can be found in: | The censuses of Washington County, Mississippi Territory, which included present-day Alabama, for 1801, 1808, and 1810 can be found in: | ||
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The 1907 census includes each person’s name, place of residence, date and place of birth, rank, date of entry into military service, date and place of discharge or separation, and name of military unit. The 1907 lists have been abstracted, indexed, and published. They are available in: | The 1907 census includes each person’s name, place of residence, date and place of birth, rank, date of entry into military service, date and place of discharge or separation, and name of military unit. The 1907 lists have been abstracted, indexed, and published. They are available in: | ||
''1907 Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers.'' Cullman, Alabama: Gregath, 1982. | ''1907 Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers.'' Cullman, Alabama: Gregath, 1982. Five Volumes. (FHL book 976.1 X22c 1907; on four films beginning with 1421815 item 23; on eight fiche beginning with 6093367.) The film and fiche have information for these counties: Bibb, Calhoun, Chilton, Choctaw, Cleburne, Coffee, Coosa, Cullman, Dale, Jackson, Lawrence, Lee, Marion, Mobile, Monroe, Morgan, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties. The volumes are alphabetical by county. This book gives the soldier’s name, full birth date, city and state of birth, when and where enlisted, unit, and mustering-out date. | ||
The 1921 census provides each veteran’s name, place and date of birth, place of residence, length of Alabama residence, occupation, wife’s age and place of birth, marriage date and place, names of living children, occupation, and post office box. The forms also contain the veteran’s rank, company, regiment, captain and colonel’s name, battles, wounds, captures, imprisonments, and transfers. | The 1921 census provides each veteran’s name, place and date of birth, place of residence, length of Alabama residence, occupation, wife’s age and place of birth, marriage date and place, names of living children, occupation, and post office box. The forms also contain the veteran’s rank, company, regiment, captain and colonel’s name, battles, wounds, captures, imprisonments, and transfers. | ||
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