The American Census Handbook


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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.




The pioneers


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MacRaes to America!!


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Persons with the surname McRae, or several variations thereof, are listed by state. Information was taken mainly from U.S. censuses from 1790 to 1850.







The Encyclopedia of Illinois 1999


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This two volume set offers information on the stae of Illinois from many varied sources. The addition of a political section and the new annual publication cycle will add further to the usefullness of the Encyclopedia.







1992 Economic Census


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1992 Economic Census


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Hawk Eye Farm


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This book chronicles the history of a pioneering family of immigrant farmers (the Hopkirks) in southeastern Iowa. It begins in 1838 and ends with the early life of the author, their great-grandson, who was born in their house, moved with his family to California and what he experienced as an immigrant growing up in that state. It is a unique transect through history, complete with many original letters (1807+) and photographs (1850s+) which tell the story and bring it to life for the reader.