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The 1890 Census burned in Washington DCThe 1890 Census burned in Washington DC
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Example: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census Schedule
Example: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census Schedule
Records everyone in the household and the relationship to the head of the household. Enumeration districts are noted.
1880–19301880–1930
Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule
Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule
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Edward Garland, b Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?1821, d. ?
Research and Research and DocumentationDocumentation
Source: National Park Service, Soldiers and Sailors System
URL: http://cwar.nps.gov/civilwar/soldierssailors.htm
Date: March 20, 2004
Edward Garland (First_Last)
Regiment Name: 7 South Carolina Cavalry.
Side: Confederate
Company: F
Soldier's Rank_In: Private
Soldier's Rank_Out: Private
Alternate Name: E./Garland
Notes :
Film Number: M381 roll 12
Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?
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