Recently, FRPC restocked Dollarhides Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Census, a highly popular genealogy reference book that has been in widespread use over several decades. We’re excited to announce that we’re offering a generous 20% discount on this book until May 22nd or until our stocks last, whichever comes sooner.
The book is noteworthy given that it bases itself on the county – the primary unit of the Federal census. In essence, a robust genealogical exploration begins by pinpointing the accurate county jurisdictions. This acclaimed book, easily in the top-five bestsellers in genealogy, vividly represents all U.S. county boundaries from the years 1790 to 1920. Throughout nearly 400 maps, past county lines overlay modern ones, shedding light on the changes that happened every ten years. Additional inclusions are:
- A recount of the census’s evolution
- In-depth information about each census
- A conversation surrounding census accuracy
- A commentary on the existing resources for each state’s past county lines
- A caption with every map stating the county census lines that still exist and those that no longer do
The volume’s content includes an index featuring all current-day counties, as well as most obsolete or renamed counties. Each map provides information on boundary alterations, notes correlating to the census, and guides for finding specific localities. It also comprises inset maps that explain territorial demarcations, a bibliography for each state’s sources, and an appendix delineating the potential issues with mapping county boundaries. The meticulous attention to detail within this work is breathtaking and underscores why this award-winning publication reigns supreme amidst U.S. census research tools.
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