Our final meeting of the year usually involves some suggestions for spare time activities. Since we missed that event, I will be posting some ideas for continued research.
Census! Have you explored all facets of this category of genealogical information?
1. Find every census in which your ancestors would have appeared. Use a census checklist or the "notes" section of your genealogy software to keep track. If you are working in FamilySearch Family Tree, you can re-order the source list chronologically for an easy glimpse of what is missing.
2. Don't forget about the state census databases that help to locate your ancestors between the federal collections.
3. Use the information columns beyond the name, age and birthplace to suggest new areas of research.
4. Take a close look at the "other" members of the household, as they may be relatives even if they are listed as a boarder or domestic or housekeeper.
5. Don't forget to look at a few pages before and after the one where your ancestors appear just in case other relatives are living nearby.
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