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 Researcher


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Family History Detective


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This all-ages guide makes genealogy fun and exciting. You'll find answers to all your family history questions using the simple, achievable steps found inside. Family History Detective includes: • Tips on how to find family history information in your own home • Websites, resources and techniques for online research • Complete instruction on locating and using census, courthouse and church records • An overview of library and archive research • Instructions on how to plan, record and organize your research • Fun ways to share your discoveries with others




1820 Census of Overton County, Tennessee


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First Steps in Genealogy


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Starts with the ''how'' and ''why'' of genealogy, helping readers define their goals and uncover facts about the people behind the names and dates.




Descendents [sic] of Sir Robert Crosse


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Sir Robert Crosse was born in Charlinch, Somerset, England in about 1552. He married Olyve Turner in 1576 in London. They had eight children. A possible descendant, Silvester Crosse, son of John Crosse and Margaret Wright, was born in about 1638. He emigrated in about 1682 and settled in Charleston, South Carolina. Traces descendants of this and other Crosse and Cross families, primarily in Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Indiana and Texas. The author believes these families are related but has not been able to prove it in every case.