James H. Stokes wrote:
> I find that it is more difficult to find census records now. When
> searching, there are many Great Britain name that come up first
> regardless of the fact that I have entered USA Tennessee Grundy for
> the location. The latest census records come up first. It is very
> difficult to find an 1840 census even if I know exactly where it is.
If you 'know' you're looking for a specific database, you are better
off NOT doing a general search. Just go to the 1840 census and
search 'that' database. You'll only get hits for that specific set
of records ... not all of the other 'junk'.
> I'm looking forward to the result of the volunteer digital indexing
> of census records by the LDS. That is going to be fabulous. I
> understand they will be released to the LDS Family History Center in
> Salt Lake and gradually to the branches.
Why don't you join as a volunteer? Things will become available
sooner when more people get involved. Info is available at
http://www.familysearchindexing.org
You can find out how to volunteer and see what they're working on ....
it just not US Census!
And, to see what is already available,
http://labs.familysearch.org/
If you want to search, you have to register. A simple procedure, and
it's free. They have nearly 90% of the 1900 census available to
search (with linked images), among other things. It is a little
slow loading, and anything saved is in jpg format. But for free ....
who can really complain.
Maureen
"MJ Mann" <mjmgenealogy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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