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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_United_States_Census 1940 U.S. Census] is the most recent census available for public viewing. This is the first census to date that indicates who provided the information to the census taker. This is designated by a circle with an x in it.
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_United_States_Census 1940 U.S. Census] is the most recent census available for public viewing. This is the first census to date that indicates who provided the information to the census taker. This is designated by a circle with an x in it.
===Bonuses===
When viewing U.S. Census Records, often times pleasant surprises may be found. For example, usually specific occupations are not listed prior to the 1850 U.S. Census. Yes, there are columns to indicate the number of people in agriculture, manufacturing, commerce, etc. on the early U.S. Census Records. However, for the [[Wooster, Ohio|Town of Wooster]], [[Wayne County, Ohio]] in the 1820 U.S. Census, handwritten page number 301, specific occupations are listed for some individuals:
* Levi {{Surname|Cox}}, Recorder of Wayne County
* Joel {{Surname|Harry}}, Inn Keeper
* Samuel {{Surname|Quinby}}, Receiver of Public Money
* John {{Surname|Patton}}, Inn Keeper
* Moses {{Surname|Owen}}, Constable
* Samuel {{Surname|Knapp}}, Clerk to Commissioner
* Thos. {{Surname|Barr}}, Presbyterian Preacher
* Joseph {{Surname|Barkendull}}, Sheriff of Wayne County
* John {{Surname|Yergan}}, Butcher
* Francis H. {{Surname|Foltz}}, Treasurer of Wayne County
* Wm. {{Surname|Larwill}}, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
* Elizabeth {{Surname|Jones}}, Inn Keeper
* Cyrus {{Surname|Spink}}, County Auditor
Other bonuses seen (not necessarily for [[Wayne County, Ohio]]) include specific counties of birth, towns of origin for immigrants, specific year of birth (not including the 1900 US Census) and more. Do not hesitate to check every available Census record for your ancestor because you never know when the Enumerator may have provided additional information on your ancestor.
===Pitfalls===
===Pitfalls===
===Wayne County, OH Indexes to U.S. Census Records===
===Wayne County, OH Indexes to U.S. Census Records===
There is an index to the U.S. census for [[Wayne County, OH]] for the years 1820-1920. It only indexes the head of the household and any individuals in the household who had a different surname than the head of the household. The 1930 and 1940 index were not compiled since by the time it became available, digitized images of the census were available through [http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition].
There is an index to the U.S. census for [[Wayne County, Ohio]] for the years 1820-1920. It only indexes the head of the household and any individuals in the household who had a different surname than the head of the household. The 1930 and 1940 index were not compiled since by the time it became available, digitized images of the census were available through [http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/ Ancestry Library Edition].
Each [[Wayne County, Ohio]] index to the U.S. census is organized a little differently. There are two indexes for the 1820 U.S. Census. The index gives the name and the page number. The page number refers to the handwritten number on the census rather than the stamped number. This is the only index that refers to the handwritten page numbers. This can be very confusing for researchers since the handwritten page numbers are not easily seen. The other index includes an abstract of 1820 U.S. Census and a map showing approximately where the family resided.
Each [[Wayne County, Ohio]] index to the U.S. census is organized a little differently. There are two indexes for the 1820 U.S. Census. The index gives the name and the page number. The page number refers to the handwritten number on the census rather than the stamped number. This is the only index that refers to the handwritten page numbers. This can be very confusing for researchers since the handwritten page numbers are not easily seen. The other index includes an abstract of 1820 U.S. Census and a map showing approximately where the family resided.
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Image:1820 Pike Tp names.jpg|Sample page from 1820 US Census Abstract for [[Pike Township, Wayne County, Ohio]]
Image:1820 Pike Tp names.jpg
Image:1820 Pike Tp map.jpg|Sample map corresponding with residents residing in 1820 [[Pike Township, Wayne County, Ohio]]
Sample page from 1820 US Census Abstract for Wayne County, Ohio
Image:1820 Pike Tp map.jpg
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</Gallery>
The 1920 census index includes the name and page number. However, partially through the [[Wayne County, Ohio]] census, the pages were renumbered. The first numbers go through 287. Then, they start over at 1. In the index, if you see a 287 + the number, it refers to the renumbered set of pages.
The 1920 census index includes the name and page number. However, partially through the [[Wayne County, Ohio]] census, the pages were renumbered. The first numbers go through 287. Then, they start over at 1. In the index, if you see a 287 + the number, it refers to the renumbered set of pages.
==State Census==
==State Census Records==
Ohio did not take any [http://www.genealogyinc.com/ohio/oh-census-records/ state censuses]. However, a census of eligible voters was taken every four years, beginning in 1803. These are known as the Quadrennial Enumerations.
Ohio did not take any [http://www.genealogyinc.com/ohio/oh-census-records/ state censuses]. However, a census of eligible voters was taken every four years, beginning in 1803. These are known as the Quadrennial Enumerations.
State censuses were often taken in years between the U.S. Census. The state censuses were designed to tabulate specific data about the inhabitants. Such information may include but is not limited to the following:
State censuses were often taken in years between the U.S. Census. The state censuses were designed to tabulate specific data about the inhabitants. Such information may include but is not limited to the following:
* Archives and Special Collection, [http://www.libraries.wright.edu/special/university_archives/ Wright State University Library]
* Archives and Special Collection, [http://www.libraries.wright.edu/special/university_archives/ Wright State University Library]
In the book, [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/201931048_state_census_records State Census Records] by Ann S. Lainhart, on pages 91-94, Lainhart discusses the Quadrennial Enumeration records available for the state of Ohio. Looking through the list, the sporadic availability of the enumerations can easily be seen.
In the book, [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:201931/one State Census Records] by Ann S. Lainhart, on pages 91-94, Lainhart discusses the Quadrennial Enumeration records available for the state of Ohio. Looking through the list, the sporadic availability of the enumerations can easily be seen.
Since the publication of Lainhart's book in 1992, an additional county may be added. In 2007, a long-time community member provided the original copies of the Quadrennial Enumerations for [[1815 Census of Wayne County|1815]], [[1819 Census of Wayne County|1819]], and [[1823 Census of Wayne County|1823]] for Wayne County, Ohio. As a joint project between the Wayne County Public Library, Genealogy and Local History Department and the Wayne County Genealogical Society, the digitized images of the Quadrennial Enumerations are available online. The actual images to browse and view may be found on Wayne County (OH) Wiki or through the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/census/census.htm Wayne County Genealogical Society]. There is a separate index for [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/census/1815census.html 1815], [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/census/1819census.html 1819], and [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/census/1823census.html 1823]. Each name is linked directly to the image.
Two other Quadrennial Enumerations available include:
* [[Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster, Ward 1, 1887|Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster 1887]]
* [[Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster, Ward 1, 1907|Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster 1907]]
==Veterans Schedules==
==Veterans Schedules==
In the 1840 U.S. Census, Revolutionary War pensioners were recorded. In addition, several books on pensioners have been published. Some of the books we have in our collection include the following:
In the 1840 U.S. Census, Revolutionary War pensioners were recorded. In addition, several books on pensioners have been published. Some of the books we have in our collection include the following:
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/702511048_pensioners_of_revolutionary_war_struck_off_the_roll Pensioners of Revolutionary War Struck Off Roll]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:702511/one Pensioners of Revolutionary War Struck Off the Roll]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/314001048_the_quotlostquot_pensions The "Lost" Pensions: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:314001/one The "Lost" Pensions: Settled Accounts of the Act of 6 April 1838]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2788385048_a_census_of_pensioners_for_revolutionary_or_military_services Census of Pensioners 1840]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:598650/one Census of Pensioners 1840]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2029668048_the_pension_list_of_1820_(us_war_department)_reprinted_with_an_index_by_murtie_june_clark The Pension List of 1820]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2029668/one The Pension List of 1820]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/698564048_revolutionary_pensioners_of_1818 Revolutionary Pensioners of 1818]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:698564/one Revolutionary Pensioners of 1818]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2029671048_the_pension_lists_of_1792-1795 The Pension Lists of 1792-1795]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2029671/one The Pension Lists of 1792-1795]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2068648048_rejected_or_suspended_applications_for_revolutionary_war_pensions Rejected or Suspended Applications for Revolutionary War Pensions]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2068648/one Rejected or Suspended Applications for Revolutionary War Pensions]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/191394048_revolutionary_pensioners Revolutionary Pensioners: A Transcript of the Pension List of the United States for 1813]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:191394/one Revolutionary Pensioners: A Transcript of the Pension List of the United States for 1813]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1991036048_index_to_us_invalid_pension_records,_1801-1815 Index to U.S. Invalid Pension Records 1801-1815]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1991036/one Index to U.S. Invalid Pension Records 1801-1815]
* [http://clevnet.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2960389048_index_to_ohio_pensioners_of_1883 Index to Ohio Pensioners of 1883]
* [https://search.clevnet.org/client/en_US/clevnet/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:2960389/one Index to Ohio Pensioners of 1883]
The more commonly known [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/decennial_census_records/1890_veterans_census.html Veterans Schedules] are the 1890 Special Census of Union Veterans and Widows of Veterans on microfilm and more recently available through Ancestry Library Edition. The microfilm copy includes 118 rolls. Our Department has 2 of the rolls, including the following counties in Ohio:
The more commonly known [https://www.census.gov/history/www/genealogy/decennial_census_records/1890_veterans_census.html Veterans Schedules] are the 1890 Special Census of Union Veterans and Widows of Veterans on microfilm and more recently available through Ancestry Library Edition. The microfilm copy includes 118 rolls. Our Department has 2 of the rolls, including the following counties in Ohio:
Although they were compiled for Union Veterans and Widows of Veterans, many Confederate veterans were listed by accident. Each entry shows the name of the Union veteran of the Civil War; name of the widow, if applicable; veteran's rank, company, regiment, or vessel; dates of enlistment and discharge and length or service in years, months, and days; post office address; nature of any disability; and remarks.
Although they were compiled for Union Veterans and Widows of Veterans, many Confederate veterans were listed by accident. Each entry shows the name of the Union veteran of the Civil War; name of the widow, if applicable; veteran's rank, company, regiment, or vessel; dates of enlistment and discharge and length or service in years, months, and days; post office address; nature of any disability; and remarks.
==Institution Schedules==
Federal, State, Local and Private Institutions were listed on separate reels for the 1890 Special Census. We have one reel in our collection. It includes 45 different counties. Some of the institutions include: Wilson Children's Home in Athens County, Columbus Asylum for Insane, Ohio Penitentiary, Ohio State University, Medina County Infirmary, Wayne County Almshouse and the Wayne County Children's Home. There are only two pages for Wayne County. They are near the end of the reel of microfilm.
Federal, State, Local and Private Institutions were listed on separate reels for the 1890 Special Census. We have one reel in our collection. It includes 45 different counties. Some of the institutions include: Wilson Children's Home in Athens County, Columbus Asylum for Insane, Ohio Penitentiary, Ohio State University, Medina County Infirmary, Wayne County Almshouse and the Wayne County Children's Home. There are only two pages for Wayne County. They are near the end of the reel of microfilm.
==Agriculture Schedule==
==Agriculture Schedules==
The Agricultural schedules are not as commonly known or used by genealogists. The Agricultural Schedule was taken for the years 1840-1910. The schedule for 1890 was destroyed by fire. Those schedules for 1900 and 1910 were destroyed by Congressional order.
The Agricultural schedules are not as commonly known or used by genealogists. The Agricultural Schedule was taken for the years 1840-1910. The schedule for 1890 was destroyed by fire. Those schedules for 1900 and 1910 were destroyed by Congressional order.
During the 1850 and 1860 censuses, slaves were enumerated separately. However, individuals were not named. Slaves were numbered and can be distinguished only by age, sex, and color. The owners' names are recorded.
During the 1850 and 1860 censuses, slaves were enumerated separately. However, individuals were not named. Slaves were numbered and can be distinguished only by age, sex, and color. The owners' names are recorded.
==Substitute 1890 Census for Wayne County==
* [[Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster, Ward 1, 1887|Quadrennial Enumeration Wooster 1887]]
* [[William Henry Harrison Voters, 1892]] newspaper listing
==Department records==
==Department records==
* Pennsylvania indexes for 1790-1810
* Pennsylvania indexes for 1790-1810
* Wayne County, Ohio Census Indexes for 1820-1920
* Wayne County, Ohio Census Indexes for 1820-1920
==Newspaper Articles==
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File:Census Pay in Wayne County, Ohio WR19191222p8.png|Pay the Census Folks Will Get <ref> ''Wooster Daily Republican'' 22 Dec 1919 p. 8 </ref>
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://1940census.archives.gov/ 1940 US Census Images]<br/>Browse the 1940 US Census. Use Steve Morse' One-Step Search to help locate your ancestor in the 1940 US Census. Scroll down this page for the Steve Morse link.
* [http://1940census.archives.gov/ 1940 US Census Images]<br/>Browse the 1940 US Census. Use [http://stevemorse.org/ Steve Morse' One-Step Search] to help locate your ancestor in the 1940 US Census. Scroll down this page for the Steve Morse link.
* [http://www.stevemorse.org/ Census Aids]<br/>Search site dedicated to simplifying genealogical searches. Contains databases and programs that facilitate doing genealogical research.
* [http://www.stevemorse.org/ Census Aids]<br/>Search site dedicated to simplifying genealogical searches. Contains databases and programs that facilitate doing genealogical research.
* [http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1996/spring/1890-census-1.html Fate of the 1890 Federal Census]<br/>Of the decennial population census schedules, perhaps none might have been more critical to studies of immigration, industrialization, westward migration, and characteristics of the general population than the Eleventh Census of the United States, taken in June 1890. United States residents completed millions of detailed questionnaires, yet only a fragment of the general population schedules and an incomplete set of special schedules enumerating Union veterans and widows are available today. Reference sources routinely dismiss the 1890 census records as "destroyed by fire" in 1921. Examination of the records of the Bureau of Census and other federal agencies, however, reveals a far more complex tale. This is a genuine tragedy of records--played out before Congress fully established a National Archives--and eternally anguishing to researchers.
* [http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1996/spring/1890-census-1.html Fate of the 1890 Federal Census]<br/>Of the decennial population census schedules, perhaps none might have been more critical to studies of immigration, industrialization, westward migration, and characteristics of the general population than the Eleventh Census of the United States, taken in June 1890. United States residents completed millions of detailed questionnaires, yet only a fragment of the general population schedules and an incomplete set of special schedules enumerating Union veterans and widows are available today. Reference sources routinely dismiss the 1890 census records as "destroyed by fire" in 1921. Examination of the records of the Bureau of Census and other federal agencies, however, reveals a far more complex tale. This is a genuine tragedy of records--played out before Congress fully established a National Archives--and eternally anguishing to researchers.
* [http://searches.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/Genea/soundex.sh Soundex Converter]<br/>The Soundex system is the means established by the National Archives to index the U.S. censuses (beginning with 1880). It codes together surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings. Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and given name.
* [http://searches.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/Genea/soundex.sh Soundex Converter]<br/>The Soundex system is the means established by the National Archives to index the U.S. censuses (beginning with 1880). It codes together surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings. Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and given name.
* [http://www.census.gov/ US Census Bureau]<br/>The Census Bureau Web Site provides on-line access to census data, publications, and products.
* [http://www.census.gov/ US Census Bureau]<br/>The Census Bureau Web Site provides on-line access to census data, publications, and products.
* [http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/charts-forms/ Population and non-population schedule forms]
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