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known, there are state censuses as well as national censuses.
For a list of available censuses made by the respective states,
the following pamphlet is very helpful: State Censuses 1790-
1948, prepared by Henry J. Dubester, Chief, Census Li-
brary Project, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.,
1948, for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U. S.
Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C., price
20 cents.
Of course, the national censuses are more useful. The de-
cennial censuses which may be consulted extend from 1790
through 1870. The first census, that of 1790, has been pub-
lished, and there are data there dealing with the first Jews.
That census, however, is limited to just about a dozen of
the earliest states. After 1790 the census which first has con-
siderable useful data is that of 1850. From that year on the
censuses begin to list the names of all members of the fami-
ly, their age, sex, and color, the occupation of the wage
earner, the value of the family real estate, the place of birth,
literacy, marriage status, slave-holdings, citizenship, etc.
Copies of the 1850 census, on cards, are frequently found in
the state libraries. If you wish to purchase microfilms of the
decennial census of your county or town, you can do so by
writing to the National Archives. They are relatively inex-
pensive, and they are well worth the time expended on re-
search.
War Records. Most states have war record publications de-
scribing the service of all individuals. Frequently, regimental
and division histories also are found on the library shelves.
If you are seeking information about specific individuals,
and you do not have access to the proper publications, you
can write directly to the Adjutant General of your state and
also to the Adjutant General of the Army at Washington.- 20 .
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Marcus, Jacob Rader, 1896-1995. How to Write the History of an American Jewish Community, pamphlet, 1964; Cincinnati, Ohio. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1436803/m1/22/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.