Tag Archives: Research

The 1940 Census — a two-for-one!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by SCblogger

 One of the questions asked on the 1940 Federal Census was the location of the person in April of 1935.    A decade is a long time and people didn’t always stay put—and some moved more than once.  The Census Bureau wanted to … Continue reading →

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A Summer Morning Haunting?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by SCblogger

The end of October is upon us with cooler days, rustling leaves, and stories of haunted houses and ghosts.  We have found, though, that rumored hauntings are not just for Halloween. One such alleged haunting merited a small article in … Continue reading →

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Patience, No — Time, Yes!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by SCblogger

The two things a genealogist can’t do without are patience and research time.  True patience comes from within, but we can offer you some extra time! Starting next Sunday, October 2nd,  the Main Street location of the Davenport Public Library … Continue reading →

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