Genealogy Introduction—Census Records at the National Archives

PROGRAM: Know Your Records Program – Introduction to Genealogy (5 of 5 videos) LECTURE TITLE: Census Records by Constance Potter LECTURE DESCRIPTION: Archivist Constance Potter discusses US Federal Census records from 1790 to 1930 and how they can be used for genealogical research. Census records are available in digital or microfilm form. LECTURER’S BIOGRAPHY: Constance Potter, an archivist at the National Archives in Washington, DC, specializes in federal records of interest to genealogists. She worked on the release of the 1920 and 1930 censuses. She is the editor for “Genealogy Notes” in Prologue, the Journal of the National Archives and has written about the history of the National Archives for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly and various topics for Prologue. Potter is a regular speaker at the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the National Genealogical Society, the National Institute on Genealogical Research as well as local genealogical groups in Virginia and Maryland. LEARN MORE: Know Your Records program at www.archives.gov/dc-metro/know-your-records or e-mail inquire@nara.gov.

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Once you’ve gotten past the initial stage of Genealogy, getting the basics from your family, comes the harder task. Finding out more. Usually the next step is going online or to your local genealogical society or public library and see what you can find.
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Jackson County Genealogical Society meeting Saturday

Introduction to Public (Federal) Lands in genealogical research will be presented by guest speaker Beth Foulk at the Jackson County Genealogical Society meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence.

An avid genealogist for more than a decade, Foulk enjoys the research and history inherent in the study of a family tree. She is a volunteer and instructor at Midwest Genealogy Center. It is her interests in American History and sociology that propel her to search deeper and ask more questions. She frequently attends national conferences to further broaden her knowledge base. Enthusiastic and dynamic, she delights in the opportunity to share her passion with those similarly interested in genealogy.

The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 816-252-8128.



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BIBLE CODE.ORG website www.bible-codes.org Hear Carl Gallups every Friday – 1330 WEBY AM – Gulf Coast Talk Radio Freedom Friday With Carl Gallups www.carlgallups.com LIVE STREAM