1850 U.S. Census - Revision history

Ancestryanne at 22:23, 25 October 2012

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	'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''		'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''

-	The 1850 census began on 1 June 1850. The enumeration was completed within five months. The official census population count was 23,191,876.	+	The 1850 census began on June 1, 1850. The enumeration was completed within five months. The official census population count was 23,191,876.

	=Questions Asked in the 1850 Census=		=Questions Asked in the 1850 Census=

Ancestryanne at 21:52, 25 October 2012

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-	~~The chart column for 1850 needs to have check marks for:~~
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-	~~HOUSE ORDER,~~
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-	~~FAMILY ORDER,~~
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-	~~NAME,~~
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-	~~AGE,~~
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-	~~SEX,~~
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-	~~COLOR,~~
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-	~~OCCUPATION,~~
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-	~~REAL ESTATE VALUE,~~
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-	~~PLACE OF BIRTH,~~
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-	~~MARRIED IN YR,~~
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-	~~SCHOOL IN YR,~~
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-	~~CANNOT READ/WRITE,~~
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-	~~DEAF/DUMB/BLIND/INSANE/IDIOTIC/PAUPER/CONVICT~~

	=External Links=		=External Links=

Ancestryanne at 21:27, 25 October 2012

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	For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/index.html ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm'']. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s, [http://www.amazon.com/Guide-U-S-Federal-Censuses-1790-1920/dp/0806311886/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269277868&sr=1-2 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''].		For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/index.html ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm'']. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s, [http://www.amazon.com/Guide-U-S-Federal-Censuses-1790-1920/dp/0806311886/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269277868&sr=1-2 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''].
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		+	==Questions to ask yourself; tasks to perform==
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		+	# Although relationships are not specified, what does the household appear to be?
		+	# If the head of household appears to be married and the oldest child is older than 10, is that person in the 1840 census?
		+	## Do the counts of people in the 1840 census match this family?
		+	# Where were the children born?
		+	## If they were born in a different state, the family has probably moved.
		+	# Is there a big gap in the age of the children anywhere?
		+	## Maybe a child died.
		+	## Or the first wife died and the father remarried.
		+	# Are all the surnames the same in the family?
		+	## If not, this suggests some sort of blended family.
		+	# Can you find this family in the 1860 census?
		+	## Have they moved to a different county or state?
		+	## Who is new in 1860?
		+	## Who is missing?
		+	## Were they old enough to have been married?
		+	# Write down the 5-10 heads of households before and after the family you are looking at. These may be relatives or friends that will help you in the future.

	=Sourcing the 1850 Census=		=Sourcing the 1850 Census=

Ancestryanne at 20:36, 25 October 2012

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	=Sourcing the 1850 Census=		=Sourcing the 1850 Census=

-	~~Basic source~~ format:	+	Source citation format:

	1850 U.S. census, COUNTY_NAME County, STATE_NAME, population schedule, CITY_OR_DISTRICT, p. XXX (stamped/penned), dwelling DDD, family FFF, PERSON; ''Ancestry.com'' (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed DATE); database and digital images, citing NARA microfilm publication, M432, roll RRR.		1850 U.S. census, COUNTY_NAME County, STATE_NAME, population schedule, CITY_OR_DISTRICT, p. XXX (stamped/penned), dwelling DDD, family FFF, PERSON; ''Ancestry.com'' (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed DATE); database and digital images, citing NARA microfilm publication, M432, roll RRR.

Ancestryanne at 20:35, 25 October 2012

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	Ages provided in the 1850 census allow researchers to establish dates for searching vital records. While few states officially recorded vital records that early, religious and other records may be pursued with estimated dates of birth gleaned from the census.		Ages provided in the 1850 census allow researchers to establish dates for searching vital records. While few states officially recorded vital records that early, religious and other records may be pursued with estimated dates of birth gleaned from the census.

-	The identification of previous residences points to still other record sources to be searched in named localities. The indication of real estate ownership would suggest that land and tax records should be searched. The 1850 census may provide starting information for searching marriage records, probates, and a number of other genealogically important records. Probable family relationships may also be determined through 1850 census records, though it is easy to come to the wrong conclusions. The 1850 census provides valuable insights into occupations and property value. It may also make it possible to spot remarriages and step-relationships and to determine approximate life spans.	+	The identification of previous residences points to still other record sources to be searched in named localities. The indication of real estate ownership would suggest that land and tax records should be searched. The 1850 census may provide starting information for searching marriage records, probates, and a number of other genealogically important records. Probable family relationships may also be determined through 1850 census records, though it is easy to come to the wrong conclusions. The 1850 census provides valuable insights into occupations and property value. It may also make it possible to spot remarriages and step-relationships and to determine approximate life spans.

	For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/index.html ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm'']. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s, [http://www.amazon.com/Guide-U-S-Federal-Censuses-1790-1920/dp/0806311886/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269277868&sr=1-2 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''].		For a state-by-state listing of census schedules, see [http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1790-1890/index.html ''The 1790–1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm'']. For boundary changes and identification of missing census schedules, see Thorndale’s and Dollarhide’s, [http://www.amazon.com/Guide-U-S-Federal-Censuses-1790-1920/dp/0806311886/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269277868&sr=1-2 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920''].
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		+	=Sourcing the 1850 Census=
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		+	Basic source format:
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		+	1850 U.S. census, COUNTY_NAME County, STATE_NAME, population schedule, CITY_OR_DISTRICT, p. XXX (stamped/penned), dwelling DDD, family FFF, PERSON; ''Ancestry.com'' (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed DATE); database and digital images, citing NARA microfilm publication, M432, roll RRR.
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		+	* If the City or District is not available, leave it blank.
		+	* If there is neither a stamped or penned page number, instead use [unnumbered]
		+	* For a family, instead of just the PERSON's name, use HEAD_OF_HOUSEHOLD household
		+	* DATE should be in the format of DD MMM YYYY
		+	* RRR is the microfilm roll number and should be available in the source information on Ancestry.com

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Comparison of Census Information, 1790-1940

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		+	The chart column for 1850 needs to have check marks for:
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		+	HOUSE ORDER,
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		+	FAMILY ORDER,
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		+	NAME,
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		+	AGE,
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		+	SEX,
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		+	COLOR,
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		+	OCCUPATION,
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		+	REAL ESTATE VALUE,
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		+	PLACE OF BIRTH,
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		+	MARRIED IN YR,
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		+	SCHOOL IN YR,
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		+	CANNOT READ/WRITE,
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		+	DEAF/DUMB/BLIND/INSANE/IDIOTIC/PAUPER/CONVICT

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Jutley at 20:59, 4 June 2010

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	'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''		'''This article originally appeared in "Census Records" by [[Loretto Dennis Szucs]] and [[Matthew Wright]] in ''[[The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy]]'''''

Matrayback at 20:16, 26 May 2010

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	=Other Significant Facts about the 1850 Census=		=Other Significant Facts about the 1850 Census=

-	The 1850 census is frequently referred to as the first modern census because of dramatically improved techniques employed for it and repeated in later years. Printed instructions to the enumerators account for a greater degree of accuracy compared with earlier censuses. The instructions explained the responsibilities of enumerators, census procedures, the manner of completing the schedules, and the intent behind census questions. “In the 1850 census and thereafter, enumerators were required by law to make their count by personal inquiry at every dwelling and with every family, and not otherwise.”<ref></ref> As enumerations of districts were completed, the enumerator was instructed to make two additional copies: one to be filed with the clerk of the county court and one to be sent to the secretary of the state or territory. The original (or one of the copies) was to be sent to the Census Office for tabulation.	+	The 1850 census is frequently referred to as the first modern census because of dramatically improved techniques employed for it and repeated in later years. Printed instructions to the enumerators account for a greater degree of accuracy compared with earlier censuses. The instructions explained the responsibilities of enumerators, census procedures, the manner of completing the schedules, and the intent behind census questions. “In the 1850 census and thereafter, enumerators were required by law to make their count by personal inquiry at every dwelling and with every family, and not otherwise.”<ref>Delle Donne, ''Federal Census Schedules''.</ref> As enumerations of districts were completed, the enumerator was instructed to make two additional copies: one to be filed with the clerk of the county court and one to be sent to the secretary of the state or territory. The original (or one of the copies) was to be sent to the Census Office for tabulation.

	The census showed the names of persons who died after 1 June of the census year and omitted children born after that date. It should be noted that many of the census takers did not get around to their assigned districts until late in 1850; some were as late as October and November.		The census showed the names of persons who died after 1 June of the census year and omitted children born after that date. It should be noted that many of the census takers did not get around to their assigned districts until late in 1850; some were as late as October and November.

Matrayback at 20:12, 26 May 2010

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	=Other Significant Facts about the 1850 Census=		=Other Significant Facts about the 1850 Census=

-	The 1850 census is frequently referred to as the first modern census because of dramatically improved techniques employed for it and repeated in later years. Printed instructions to the enumerators account for a greater degree of accuracy compared with earlier censuses. The instructions explained the responsibilities of enumerators, census procedures, the manner of completing the schedules, and the intent behind census questions. “In the 1850 census and thereafter, enumerators were required by law to make their count by personal inquiry at every dwelling and with every family, and not otherwise.~~”13~~ As enumerations of districts were completed, the enumerator was instructed to make two additional copies: one to be filed with the clerk of the county court and one to be sent to the secretary of the state or territory. The original (or one of the copies) was to be sent to the Census Office for tabulation.	+	The 1850 census is frequently referred to as the first modern census because of dramatically improved techniques employed for it and repeated in later years. Printed instructions to the enumerators account for a greater degree of accuracy compared with earlier censuses. The instructions explained the responsibilities of enumerators, census procedures, the manner of completing the schedules, and the intent behind census questions. “In the 1850 census and thereafter, enumerators were required by law to make their count by personal inquiry at every dwelling and with every family, and not otherwise.”<ref></ref> As enumerations of districts were completed, the enumerator was instructed to make two additional copies: one to be filed with the clerk of the county court and one to be sent to the secretary of the state or territory. The original (or one of the copies) was to be sent to the Census Office for tabulation.

	The census showed the names of persons who died after 1 June of the census year and omitted children born after that date. It should be noted that many of the census takers did not get around to their assigned districts until late in 1850; some were as late as October and November.		The census showed the names of persons who died after 1 June of the census year and omitted children born after that date. It should be noted that many of the census takers did not get around to their assigned districts until late in 1850; some were as late as October and November.
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