Category Archives: Censuses

Halifax County, NC, Vincent and Vinson in the 1790 Census

Census Sunday Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor The 1790 Census drives home the notion that Vinson and Vincent seem to be interchangeable in this family line. The Philip Vinson of the 1800 Census is clearly Philip Vincent in the 1790 Census. … Continue reading

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Burkett Vincent in the 1800 Census

Howell-Vinson/Vincent Census Sunday In my research for my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent, I was looking to find his parent’s names. I wondered if the Census records might shed some light on that inquiry. I knew that Burkett was born … Continue reading

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The Scotts of St. Clair County, Illinois – 1840 Census

Census Sunday Roberts-Scott William Hunt Scott, my 3rd great-grandfather, was born about 1834 in St. Clair County, Illinois. I followed him back from his being the head of the household to the 1850 Census and living in the household of … Continue reading

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The Longs of Martin County – Part 2 of 3 – The 1840 Census

Census Sunday Howell-Hobbs-Long The parents of my wife’s 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel Aquilla Long, are unknown. Some researchers indicate that his father’s name is John, however, I can find no source for that suggestion.  FamilySearch and Ancestry have no other suggestions … Continue reading

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The Longs of Martin County – Part 1 of 3 – The 1850 Census

Howell-Hobbs-Long Census Sunday The parents of my wife’s 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel Aquilla Long, are unknown. Some researchers indicate that his father’s name is John. However, I can find no source for that suggestion.  FamilySearch and Ancestry have no other suggestions … Continue reading

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