July 13, 2018

The Butler County Genealogy Society met June 28 at the First United Methodist Church with 16 members attending.Most genealogists have encountered the brick wall that is the infamous 1890 Census. Nearly all of the 1890 Census records were completely destroyed in a tragic fire. ...

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The Butler County Genealogy Society met June 28 at the First United Methodist Church with 16 members attending.Most genealogists have encountered the brick wall that is the infamous 1890 Census. Nearly all of the 1890 Census records were completely destroyed in a tragic fire. Member June Allen presented a program on alternative resources to the 1890 Census. One option is the "Veteran's Census" schedule that was an addition to the 1890 Census. In addition to the soldier's name, researchers can find information such as wartime rank, date of enlistment and discharge, their nearest post office, and any disabilities they might have sustained. Individual U. S. States census records are another resource option. Several states completed their own census records which basically contained the same information as the U. S. Federal Census with some containing additional information. Lesser thought of resources are directories for cities and towns. By the late 1800s directories were commonplace across the United States. Genealogists might also explore voter rolls and tax lists. The group discussed a couple of upcoming events. There will be a World War I Photo Exhibit at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library. For more information on the exhibit and how to share your photos, call the library or visit their website. The Jonesboro Public Library in Arkansas will be hosting a genealogy event on July 21st. The presentation will be "Accessing Adoption Records Through DCFS." For more information call the Jonesboro Public Library or visit their website. As a reminder, the Butler County Genealogy Society does maintain a Facebook page.Andy Moore, owner of Moore Funeral Service and the Butler County Coroner, will be the featured speaker at the July meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at the First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St. Visitors are always welcome to attend.

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