The 1900 U.S. Census marks the beginning of a new era. It was the first census of the 20th...
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Navigating the 1890 Census Gap
The 1890 census may be gone, but your ancestors aren’t. This worksheet aims to help you rebuild the...
Inside the 1890 Census
The 1890 U.S. Census is one of the most heartbreaking gaps in American records. It leaves a missing...
Mastering the 1880 Census for Family Historians
The 1880 census is one of my favorite records—not just because of what it tells us, but because of...
Inside the 1880 Census
When people talk about the U.S. Census, most think of it as just a headcount. But by 1880, the...
South Seas Plantation on Captiva Island | Postcards from the Past
I really love looking at and collecting postcards—especially vintage postcards. Here at Ancestral...