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Subject: Re: [CT-CENSUS-LOOKUP] New Haven County/1920/MIKULSKI
Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 18:03:52 EDT


Dear Jackie,

Indexes are found in the back of a book and used to find a page number for a
certain name or subject in that particular book. Census indexes are often
transcriptions (so errors do results) and are produced in all media. They do
not always come with a roll of microfilm or CD, but are purchased separately
or come with an online service.

Here is what <A HREF="http://www.heritagequest.com/html/indexes.html">HeritageQuest - Indexes</A> has to say about them.
http://www.heritagequest.com/html/indexes.html
An Index will help you identify and locate your ancestors in original
records. Once you've found your ancestor, you can confirm information and
gather additional facts. To learn more about Indexes, visit our <A HREF="http://www.heritagequest.com/html/indexes_qa.html">Indexes FAQ</A>.


Deb Tajmajer, Volunteer for Census Lookups
<A HREF="http://www.easternct.edu/depts/ctstudies/index.html">Center For Connecticut Studies</A>
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/ctstudies/
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In a message dated 5/14/2002 11:23:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:

> Forgive me for asking what is probably a stupid question...but I've never
> looked at a census record.
> What is the index and where would it be found?
>
> Thank you.
> Jackie
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