MCG&HS Newsletter
May/June 2010
Montgomery County Genealogical &
Historical Society, Inc
United States Census Record
Continuing the census article from the previous newsletter….
As in the previous censuses, the 1820 census only listed the name of the head of household. The other family members are broken down by age groups as in the 1810 census, however a new age group was added, free white males between age 16 and 18. The population of the country had increased to 9.6 million persons.
It wasn't until the 1850 census that the other members of ones family were listed by name. As in the earlier censuses, the 1830 census still lists only the name of the head of household. The other family members are broken down by more detailed age groups than the arrangement found in previous enumerations. The 1830 census also asked for address and had a new category as well, the enumeration of deaf, dumb, and blind. This census found 12.9 million persons in the national population.
The 1840 census found that the population of the United States had increased to 17.1 million persons. The age categories established in the 1830 was used again in this, the sixth census record. New to the census was names and ages of Revolutionary War pensioners in each household.
To be continued¦ MG
Did you know?¦
that Texas seceded from the Union on March 2, 1861.
How many other states had seceded prior to Texas?
Answer to last month's Trivia Question:
The International & Great Northern Railroad and The Santa Fe Railroad
General Meetings
Conroe Library
6:30-8:30 PM
June 7, 2010
August 3, 2010
September 7, 2010
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
December 7, 2010
Members voted to change General Meetings to Tuesday nights instead of Monday.
Was your family an early settler in Montgomery County?
SPECIFICATION FOR EARLY SETTLER
Prior to December 31, 1861
Any person who is a direct descendant of an individual who settled and lived in an area considered to be Montgomery County at the time specified for documentation for application of the ancestor may become a member of the Early Settlers of Montgomery County, Texas, upon payment of $15.00 fee and the acceptance of this application. It is the applicant's responsibility to prove lineal descent. This application must first be accepted by the Early Settlers Committee, and then by the Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society.
If you are interested in application form you may contact Marsha Goodwin at 281-382-1821 (evenings only) or at mgoodwin@nctv.com.
MCG&HS Publicity
We want to hear from you! Do you have any new news? Any new finds in your family tree? Remember to continue working on your 5 generation chart to bring to the August meeting. We may have some members who didn’t know they were related!
Let's spread the word about our society! Invite new people to come to our meetings! Remember, this is your society and we need participation!
Genealogy and Social Networking:
A "Trinity" of Possibilities
On Monday, June 7th, the program for the general meeting of the Montgomery County Genealogical & Historical Society will center on the role which genealogy can play in generating social interaction. Please come prepared to share your ideas, input and critique.
6:30 PM, County Library
Come by 6:00PM and enjoy visitation
Robin Navarro Montgomery, PhD, will moderate the program
The MCG&HS is selling a genealogy book authored by Gene Tannery. 250+ copies available. $20.00 per copy, including postage.
Here are some of the names in the book: Buhl, Bullock, Bunt, Burchfield, Burden, Burdette, Burditt, Burgess, Burk, Burke, Burton, Butts, Byrd, Byrum, Callaham, Callaway, Calloway, Caltrider, Cambell, Campbell, Campsay, Cannon, Cantrell, Carabetta
More names to come¦
To learn more about the book, see what it looks like on the web!
http://mcgandhs.com/other-publications/
March/April 2010
United States Census Record
Since 1790, the United States Government has been conducting a census record every ten years, the most recent being held this year. The census is conducted to understand the makeup of the population in regards to race, age, sex, occupation, and other vital criteria. The census record also establishes the density of population in different areas. Census records have been used by genealogists and historians for years by providing essential data not found with any other source. The census gives an illustration of the nation every ten years as well as showing the interests most important at that time.
From the first federal census in 1790, the names of the heads of households have been listed on the census, along with other information. The 1790 census also asked for the number of persons in a household that: free white males over the age of sixteen, free white males under the age of sixteen, free white females, all other free persons, and slaves.
The 1800 census was not all dissimilar to the 1790 enumeration. The population showed an increase from 3.9 million to 5.3 million people and also included the District of Columbia. It categorized persons in each household into smaller subgroups than the 1790 census: 0 to 10, 10 to 16, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, 45+; number of other free persons; number of slaves. More importantly this census also listed town or district and county of residence.
The 1810 census was identical to the previous enumeration in dividing the population of the US. The population had increased to 7.2 million people and another state in the union was represented: Louisiana.
To be continued… MG
5-Generations Chart
President Henry Harris proposed the members with a terrific research project. Members are to make groups of four or five persons that would work on genealogy research. The goal of these groups is to go back two to three generations on each person’s family tree. Members are to submit their 5 generation charts. Some members have been successful in completing their trees, others have not. This is a chance for our members to have great time collaborating together as well as build camaraderie in the organization
Query
Need information on
ancestry of early Montgomery County settler Maxwell Washington Field and wife, Julia Ann Embrey Weatherford. Son James Major Benjamin Field married Emily
Josephine Taylor in 1869 in Montgomery County. James and Emily had ten children, including my g-gf James Pressley Field. They are buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Montgomery Co.
If you have information, contact:
Doak Field, 3 Shooting Club Road South, Boerne, Texas 78006-5915,
210-710-3625 (M), 830-331-8469 (H), doak@gvtc.com
Gene Tannery's Book for Sale
Did You Know...
that two railroads (by 1889) made Conroe a railway crossroad, unique feature of the town at the time?
What was the name of the two railroads?
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Newsletter March/April - 2010
United States Census Record
Since 1790, the United States Government has been conducting a census record every ten years, the most recent being held this year. The census is conducted to understand the makeup of the population in regards to race, age, sex, occupation, and other vital criteria. The census record also establishes the density of population in different areas. Census records have been used by genealogists and historians for years by providing essential data not found with any other source. The census gives an illustration of the nation every ten years as well as showing the interests most important at that time.
From the first federal census in 1790, the names of the heads of households have been listed on the census, along with other information. The 1790 census also asked for the number of persons in a household that: free white males over the age of sixteen, free white males under the age of sixteen, free white females, all other free persons, and slaves.
The 1800 census was not all dissimilar to the 1790 enumeration. The population showed an increase from 3.9 million to 5.3 million people and also included the District of Columbia. It categorized persons in each household into smaller subgroups than the 1790 census: 0 to 10, 10 to 16, 16 to 26, 26 to 45, 45+; number of other free persons; number of slaves. More importantly this census also listed town or district and county of residence.
The 1810 census was identical to the previous enumeration in dividing the population of the US. The population had increased to 7.2 million people and another state in the union was represented: Louisiana. To be continued... MG
President Henry proposed the members with a terrific research project. Members are to make groups of four or five persons that would work on genealogy research. The goal of these groups is to go back two to three generations on each person's family tree. Members are to submit their 5 generation charts. Some members have been successful in completing their trees, others have not. This is a chance for our members to have great time collaborating together as well as build camaraderie in the organization.
Our April general meeting will be on March 29, 2010 in the Meeting Room at the Conroe Library.
Our program will be on DNA.
Please bring your 5 generation chart!
Need information on ancestry of early Montgomery County settler Maxwell Washington Field and wife, Julia Ann Embrey Weatherford. Son James Major Benjamin Field married Emily Josephine Taylor in 1869 in Montgomery County. James and Emily had ten children, including my g-gf James Pressley Field. They are buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Montgomery Co. If you have information, contact: Doak Field, 3 Shooting Club Road South, Boerne, Texas 78006-5915, 210-710-3625 (M), 830-331-8469 (H), doak@gvtc.com
The MCG&HS is selling a genealogy book authored by Gene Tannery. 250+ copies available. Here are some of the names in the book: Ablee, Adams, Addis, Afghan, Agnsado, Akers, Albertson, Allen, Alward, Andrews, Anthony, Anuskewicz, Ard, Arnold, Atchison, Atkins, Atwood, Auldridge, Austin, Ayala, Ayers, Bagley, Baker, Baldwin, Ball, Ballenger, Banks, Barbee, Barcomb, Barnes, Barnett, Barr, Bates. More names to come...
For your copy, send a check for $20.00 to:
Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society, P. O. Box 867, Conroe, TX 77305-0867
April General Meeting
Our April general meeting will be on March 29, 2010 in the Meeting Room at the Conroe Library. Our program will be on DNA.
Please bring your 5-generation chart!
Did You Know...
April General Meeting
Our April general meeting will be on March 29, 2010 in the Meeting Room at the Conroe Library. Our program will be on DNA.
Please bring your 5-generation chart!
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