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Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850
[Excerpt]... The CD contains the complete 1850 census of Virginia. It includes an index to names of heads of households which are linked to the actual census page on the CDS. It contains images (pictures) of every frame from fifty-one rolls of microfilm. This amounts to 22,929 images, containing detailed information concerning 252,000 households enumerated in the 1850 census. ...
The Third Grader's 1850 Census
[Excerpt]... It started out in desperation. It was years ago, when I was behind on a deadline; my daughter wanted to "work" with me in my office. Unfortunately, this was not an afternoon when I had time to "play." I quickly printed out a blank family group chart, dug out a copy of an 1850 census entry for one of my families, and handed her the pages. The lessons she learned that afternoon are relevant to all of us....
Using the Indiana Pre-1850 Marriage Index
[Excerpt]... Individuals with ancestors who married in Indiana pre-1850 have access to a database of marriages in the state during that time. The site is a part of the Indiana State Library website. Information on the history of the project is available at:
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Check the 1850 Census in Two Places
[Excerpt]... In the 1850 census, some adult males were counted twice, once in their home states and a second time in the gold fields of California. This was true of my family and several of their neighbors. I assume others had the same situation. Checking the 1850 California Census could add an interesting chapter to your family history. ...
Arkansas Marriages to 1850
[Excerpt]... This database of Arkansas marriages to 1850 contains over 18,000 names. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked. ...
Indiana Marriages to 1850
[Excerpt]... This database of Indiana marriages to 1850 contains nearly 200,000 names. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked. ...
Oregon Territory Census, 1850
[Excerpt]... This index to the first U.S. census in the Oregon Territory from 1850 to 1851, provides the first detailed picture of the Oregon Country, its people, and the foundation for their livelihood. The index contains 4 schedules: population, mortality, agriculture and industry, which in turn, provide additional data such as profession, value of real estate owned, date and place of birth, etc. ...
Arlington, Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850
[Excerpt]... Published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, this work contains the vital records of the citizens of Arlington, Massachusetts, from the time of its founding until the year 1850. This work is one volume in a series of books that were published containing the vital records of the towns of Massachusetts, making this series of particular interest to those with ancestors in Massachusetts during this time period. ...
Los Angeles City and County Census, 1850
[Excerpt]... This database not only includes the 1850 Census of the City and County of Los Angeles, but it also includes an analysis of the Census, and excerpts of early California History. This original 1850 Census was miraculously saved from a fire in June 1915. Information in the Census includes, where available, the family surname, all the names, ages, sex, and race of each family member, place of birth, profession of each male over 15 years of age, value of any real estate owned, number of people who have been married or attended school within the year, and the number of persons over 20 who can't read and write. ...
Utah Census, 1850-90
[Excerpt]... This collection contains the following indexes: 1850 Federal Census Index; 1856 Statehood Census Index; 1859 Tax List; 1860 Federal Census Index; 1870 Federal Census Index; 1880 Federal Census Index; 1890 Veterans Schedule. ...
Monterey, California Census, 1850-60
[Excerpt]... Situated in central California south of San Jose, Monterey County was formed when the territory became a state in 1850. This database is a collection of state and federal census records from the county in 1850, 1852 and 1860. It also contains state census information for San Diego County in 1852. Information provided, in addition to the resident's name, includes age, sex, race, township and post office of current residence, occupation, and birthplace. To aid the researcher in obtaining the original document, it includes the page and line number where the entry may be found. With over 12,000 persons named, this can be a tremendous source of information to those seeking early California ancestors. ...
Joseph Heco, From Japan to California, 1850, Part 2
[Excerpt]... A native of Sanyodo Province in Japan, Joseph Heco arrived in America after being rescued at sea in 1852. This database is an account of his life on the West Coast in the 1850s. It contains his reminiscences of life in the new state before his return to Japan in 1859. Descriptions of his boyhood and the voyage to the United States are included along with an account of a journey to New York and Baltimore. For researchers of Asian ancestors who lived on the West Coast in the 1850s, this database can afford an interesting view of the culture from the perspective of one man. ...
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