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| Course: AM-101 - American: Census Records | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: AM-102 - American: Vital Records, Understanding and Using The Records | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: AM-103 - American: Religious Records-Part 1 | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course: AM-104 - American: Land Records | $119.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Package total: | 4 | $476.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered.
The book(s) are available at GenealogyStore.com
Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian (1997; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2011).
OR
Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace, Third Edition Revised (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2017).
Optional Print Course Material: American: Census Records
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.This course is designed to give you a better understanding of the history, content, and uses of census records and related material. Much census material is available on computerized databases located in many familiar places—libraries, archives, etc. This course focuses your search for documents and information. We review common pitfalls and offer tips on how to avoid them.
MODULE 1
FEDERAL CENSUS 1790-1940 POPULATION SCHEDULES
Strategies for Using Census Records
A Bit of History About the Census Enumerations
Colonial Census
History of Federal Census 1790-2000
Census Schedule Availability
Slave Population Schedules for 1850-1860
MODULE 2
FEDERAL CENSUS 1790-1940 POPULATION SCHEDULES...Continued
Things to Consider About the Census
The Other Population Schedules
Finding Persons in Military Service
MODULE 3
1885 CENSUS AND NON-POPULATION SCHEDULES
Census of 1885
Non-Population Schedules
Mortality Schedules 1850-1885
Social Statistics Schedule 1850-1885
1890 Special Schedule of Union Surviving Soldiers, Soldiers,
Sailors and Widows, etc.
MODULE 4
INDEXING AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
Census Availability
Census Indexing
Variations Between Census Indexes
Government Work: Soundex & Miracode Systems
Citing Your Sources
Scanned or Printed Images
MODULE 5
COLONIAL, STATE, TERRITORIAL & NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIAN CENSUS
Boundary Changes
Non-Federal Censuses
Native American/American Indian Census
MODULE 6
SUBSTITUTE RECORDS
Tax Lists
Voting Registers
City Directories
Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered. The book(s) are available at GenealogyStore.com
-
Mills, Elizabeth
Shown, Evidence! Citation
& Analysis for the Family
Historian (1997; reprint, Baltimore,
Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co.,
2011). OR,
-
Mills, Elizabeth
Shown, Evidence Explained:
Citing History Sources from Artifacts to
Cyberspace, Third Edition
Revised (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical
Publishing Co., 2017).
Optional Print Course Material: American: Vital Records, Understanding and Using the Records
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.The objectives of this course include:
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Understanding the creation
of vital records in the United States
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Locating vital records in
the United States
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Evaluating information in
these records
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Creating a research plan
based on availability of records
- Securing documents needed to prove your family lineage
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Reference Books & Websites
UNDERSTANDING & USING VITAL RECORDS
Creation of Vital Records in the United States
Points of Reference for Documents
MODULE 2
20th AND 21st CENTURY DEATH RECORDS
Death Indexes
Social Security Death Index
Resources
MODULE 3
LOCATING A DEATH DATE
U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules
Information on the Mortality Schedules
USGenWeb
Headstones and Cemetery Indexes
Family History Library and FamilySearch
MODULE 4
MARRIAGE RECORDS
Introduction
Finding the Marriage Date and Location
Gathering Necessary Information from Census Schedules
Locating the Original Records
Divorce Records
MODULE 5
BIRTH RECORDS
Locating the Birth Records
Court Records
Military Records
Using the Ancestry.com Databases
MODULE 6
RESEARCHING OTHER RECORDS
Court Records
Military Records
Passport Applications
Immigration & Emigration Records
Naturalization Records
Ships Lists
Lineage Societies
Criminal Records
Census Records
Optional Course Print Material: American: Religious Records - Part 1
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This course focuses on religions with a significant presence in the developing America, prior to 1800. While the basic tenants of various religions, particularly Protestantism and Catholicism were being debated in Europe prior to 1800, it is the culture and beliefs of the immigrants who settled in America. Understanding these developments assists any search for genealogical information. First the religion and its main subcategories are identified, then a brief historical sketch and a timeline for context. Next, discussion of available records and location, including addresses and websites is offered for the various religious groups. Tips further assist a search for genealogical information.MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION & HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Introduction to Religious Records
Different Colonies, Different Denominations
The Records
MODULE 2
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Catholic Records
Parish Registers
Parish & Diocesan Histories
Repositories Diocesan Archives
MODULE 3
SOUTHERN ANGLICANS
Congregational Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Unitarians and Universalists
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Episcopal Church (Anglican)
Timeline
Records and Repositories
MODULE 4
LUTHERAN / REFORMED CHURCHES & ENGLISH QUAKERS
Lutheran Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Reformed Churches (Dutch and German)
Timeline
Records and Repositories
English Quakers
Timeline
Records and Repositories
MODULE 5
SCOTS / SCOTS-IRISH PRESBYTERIANS, ENGLISH METHODISTS & BAPTISTS
Presbyterian Church
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Methodist Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Baptist Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories
MODULE 6
MINORITY SECTS IN COLONIAL AMERICA
Moravians
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Mennonites & Amish
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Huguenots
Timeline
Records and Repositories
Brethren Churches
Timeline
Records and Repositories
REFERENCES & RESEARCH MATERIALS
Optional Print Course Material: American: Land Records
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Overview of the history and types of land documents in the United States with Colonial Records (English, French, Mexican, Spanish). We examine land grants, the history of homestead records, and the development bounty lands are discussed. Deeds and maps are examined. The availability of statewide and Internet land record sources and resources, where located ,and how to contact the appropriate repository are integral to this course.
MODULE 1
OVERVIEW OF HISTORY & RECORD TYPES
Reading Up on Land Records & American History
Guides for Selected Localities
Strategies for Using Land Records
Land Records Definitions
MODULE 2
COLONIAL RECORDS
British (English) Colonial Land Records
MODULE 3
LAND GRANTS
An Overview of the Land Grant Process
State Land States versus Federal Land States
Determining a Legal Description of Land
Tract Books & Plat Maps
MODULE 4
HOMESTEAD RECORDS & BOUNTY LAND GRANTS
Homesteads
Bounty Land Grants
Federal Bounty Land Grants
State Bounty Land Grants
Other Bounty Land Warrants
MODULE 5
DEEDS & MAPS
Individual Land Sales
Deed Indexes
Types of Deeds
Maps
US Geological Survey
MODULE 6
IMPORTANT STATEWIDE & INTERNET LAND RECORD SOURCES
Selected Sources for the Various States