Delaware Genealogical Research Guide


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The Delaware Genealogical Research Guide contains detailed descriptions of how and where to find information about Delaware ancestors. Well organized and easy to use, the guide covers more than 20 types of records; offers suggestions for further research; and features a comprehensive compendium of more than 100 local, regional, and national record repositories and resources. In addition, discussions of Delaware's history and geography add important context and explain how competing claims to the land and protracted boundary disputes affect where records might be located. Meticulously compiled and fact-checked by members of the Delaware Genealogical Society, this guide is a valuable asset for experienced as well as novice researchers.







Delaware Families 1787-1800


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"Delaware families 1787-1800 is a commemoration of families who lived in Delaware during its earliest statehood, from the date it became the first state to ratify the new United States constitution until a new century began in 1800. Its basic element is a three-generation family group with vital data for each -- dates and locations of births, marriages and deaths, and the sources documenting them" --Back cover.










A History of the Talley Family on the Delaware, and Their Descendants


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A History of the Talley Family on the Delaware, And Their Descendants: Including a Genealogical Register, Modern Biography and Miscellany. Early History and Genealogy from 1686 by George A. Talley, first published in 1899, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.







Genealogical Research


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Index to the 1850 Census of Delaware


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This work is divided into three sections, for the counties of Kent, New Castle, and Sussex, each alphabetically arranged. For every person, and this includes all household members, information is given on the age, place of birth, and the census sheet number of the original listing. Over 92,500 persons are named.