Friday, April 19, 2024
The Coryell County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at the Gatesville Public Library. Local historian, Sherry Lawrence, will present a program, featuring the 1950 U.S. Federal Census, with a review of previous Federal Census reports.
Census reports are vital to genealogists in their pursuit of establishing family relationships. The latest census available to the public is the 1950 U. S. Federal Census, and many people will now be able to see themselves in a census for the first time. Since 1850, the Federal Census reports contain the names of all members of a household, making these reports most useful. The earlier census reports only gave the name of the head of household, with household members identified by age groups and sex. Even with this limited information the early census reports give valuable information, establishing location of a family and proximity to extended family members.
Although intended for much different purposes, census information has proven to be a genealogist’s gold mine.
Meetings are open to the public, so, if you are interested in local history or want to learn more about genealogy, please join the group.
