The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers.  “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Here’s a bit of genealogical trivia first….. The 1890 census did not burn. It received significant water damage during the fighting of the fire in the facility where it was stored.  The census records then sat and sat and sat….. Well, water, paper and time are not a good combination. The 1890 census was ruined. But back to our research…. The loss of the 1890 population census does not have to stall…

The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers.  “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee  from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you part 2 in our 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to  take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period.  And yes, we will have fun along the way!! As mentioned in the previous video, the 1890 Census was damaged by…

The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers.  “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee  from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you an 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to  take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period.  And yes, we will have fun along the way!! In this 8th and last of our 1890 census record loss video series, Devon is wrapping…