Index to the 1820 Census of Tennessee


Book Description

Overall, this is an alphabetical index to 35,000 Tennessee heads of households listed in the fourth federal census, taken in 1820, with reference to the individual's county of residence and the page number of the census schedule wherein full data on the household and its occupants may be found.




1770-1790 Census of the Cumberland Settlements


Book Description

The earliest surviving federal enumerations of the Tennessee Country consist of the 1810 census of Rutherford County and an incomplete 1820 census. But since the first settlers arrived at the French Lick as early as 1779, the first forty years of settlement in the area we now call Tennessee are a blank, at least in the official enumerations. This work is an attempt to reconstruct a census of the Cumberland River settlements in Davidson, Sumner, and Tennessee counties, which today comprise all or part of forty Tennessee counties. To this end, Mr. Fulcher has abstracted from the public records all references to those living in the jurisdictions between 1770 and 1790. From wills, deeds, court minutes, marriage records, military records, and many related items, the author has put together a carefully documented list of inhabitants--virtually the "first" census of Tennessee.




Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920


Book Description

Genealogical research in U.S. censuses begins with identifying correct county jurisdictions ??o assist in this identification, the map Guide shows all U.S. county boundaries from 1790 to 1920. On each of the nearly 400 maps the old county lines are superimposed over the modern ones to highlight the boundary changes at ten-year intervals. Accompanying each map are explanations of boundary changes, notes about the census, & tocality finding keys. In addition, there are inset maps which clarify ??erritorial lines, a state-by-state bibliography of sources, & an appendix outlining pitfalls in mapping county boundaries. Finally, there is an index which lists all present day counties, plus nearly all defunct counties or counties later renamed-the most complete list of American counties ever published.




History of Obion County, Tennessee


Book Description

By: E.H. Marshall, Orig Pub. 1941, Reprinted 2019, 270 pages, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-934-6. Obion County was created in 1823 from ceded Indian lands in the northwestern corner of the state. This land was first settled in 1819 when the western portion of the state was being opened for settlement. This book is not too different from other county history books of this era. With such topics as trade and transportation, labor, farming, politics, and race relations - all important in the development of the county - are discussed. This type of county history book can help one develop ideas or paths to those missing ancestors by showing the customs and traditions of the local residents.




1880 Census


Book Description

This book is a transcription from the 1880 Census schedules of Carter County, Tennessee, household by household. The names and ages of all identified family members are included. Other household members of a different surname are also listed, as well as the occupations of the occupants. A transcription, such as this, in sequence, from the original schedules is very useful in placing the relationships of neighboring families. Paperback, (1979), repr. 2012, Index, 52 pp.




The Source


Book Description

Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""







1830 Census


Book Description

Transcription of the original schedules, with detail on sex and age groups, and a single area-wide index by household head. The present work contains the names of about 31,000 heads of households residing in the 24 counties of Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Fentress, Grainger, Greene, Hamilton, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Marion, McMinn, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Rhea, Roane, Sevier, Sullivan, and Washington. The area occupied by these 24 counties now includes, in addition to the original 24, the counties of Bradley, Cumberland, Hamblen, Hancock, Johnson, Loudon, Meigs, Pickett, Polk, Scott, Sequatchie, Unicoi, and Union.




1880 Census, Maury County, Tennessee


Book Description

This book is a transcription from the 1880 United States Census schedules of Maury County, Tennessee, and has been arranged alphabetically by head of household. The names and ages of other household members are also included in each entry. Paperback, (1977), repr. 2011, Index, 206 pp.




The American Census Handbook


Book Description

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.