In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.
January 10 – Most 1890 US census records were destroyed 103 years ago today. See what parts survived at https://www.archives.gov/research/census/about
The biggest newbie question I hear is why they can’t find their relative in the 1890 US Census. Many people don’t realize there was a fire and the census records were damaged by the water used to put out the fire. Paper can get moldy when wet.
Don’t forget about state census records to help fill in the gap between the 1880 and 1900 US Census. Some states took their own census and these were usually taken between US census years.
Remember to have fun and Just Do Genealogy!
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