Sessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about Census in Prairie Capital Convention Center

Friday 9th September 2011

• F-311: Navigating the 1890 Gap: Research with State Census Records

  by Kris W. Rzepczynski, MLS, MA

  Given the near-total loss of the 1890 U.S. Census, state census records frequently serve as an effective substitute. This program will explore these underutilized resources, focusing primarily on the available schedules from across the United States from that time period.

  • Census
  • Genealogy
  • Records, Records, Records

  At 9:30am to 10:30am, Friday 9th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center

Saturday 10th September 2011

• S-441: U.S. Census Agricultural Schedules: Placing Your Farming Ancestor in Context

  by George G. Morgan

  The 1840 through 1910 U.S federal censuses included an Agricultural Schedule. It details your ancestor's farm including crops, livestock, timber, mining, and production of commodities such as honey, butter, and eggs. Learn how to find and use these insightful documents.

  • Census
  • Genealogy
  • Records, Records, Records
  • Research

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Saturday 10th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center

• S-450: The 1940 Census

  by Constance Potter

  Learn how to prepare for the 1940 census and the new census questions.

  Sponsored by National Archives and Records Administration

  • Census
  • Genealogy
  • NARA
  • Records, Records, Records

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturday 10th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center