Just who was creating the documents genealogists typically turn to first? What rules did they follow? How long did they have to complete their job? How big is an enumeration district? These questions and more probably occur to anyone doing extensive research in the U.S. Census reports. This presentation tries to answer some of these questions, providing context for the data we turn to so often.
Seema-Jayne Kenney has been exploring her family history since she was in high school. After earning a B.A. in Spanish & Social Science and a B.S. in Management Information Systems and Business Administration, she completed the Genealogical Research Certificate Program at Boston University’s Center for Professional Education and continued her education via ProGen & the National Institute on Genealogical Research. She is the proprietor of her own business, ABLE – Ancestral Books, Legacy, and Education – in addition to being a mother of three and a lover of puzzles and needle arts projects.
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