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The missing 1890 census has troubled researchers for over 100 years. Fortunately, there are three very useful substitutes for New York State, and all three are free to search online.
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Historical newspapers are a crucial source of genealogical information, but they are sometimes overlooked or underutilized. Newspapers often have unique clues, details, and stories about ancestors.
Jake Garfinkle, Avery Ward, and Sara Weller all contributed writing and research to this article.
This article was written by NYG&B Summer Intern Jake Garfinkle.