[T03] Fire, Water, and the 1890 U.S. Census: Researching Beyond the Ashes and Mold

NYG&B Team

[T03] Fire, Water, and the 1890 U.S. Census: Researching Beyond the Ashes and Mold

Use this thread to discuss Fire, Water, and the 1890 U.S. Census: Researching Beyond the Ashes and Mold, presented by Elizabeth Williams Gomoll, CG. 

Session Description

Most genealogists are aware the 1890 federal census was destroyed by fire in 1921. Learn the story behind this historical and genealogical tragedy and how to research around the loss of that precious record.

Mon, 10/10/2022 - 17:35
Charmaine

1890 Census

Brava! And thank-you for this presentation. I had not previously heard any details of the fire itself nor details of what the questions on the census were. Very interesting to think about. And thanks for the sources in the handout.

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 20:04
Anne Wain

1890 Census

Loved and soaked up everything in this excellent session which I just now got around to watching on demand. I learned so much! I also squirmed a lot at the harsh reality of the greatness of this loss. Thank you for listing all the ways we can compensate and inspiring us to just look harder.