PA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L Archives
Archiver > PA-CENSUS-LOOKUP > 2003-02 > 1044849698
From:
Subject: Re: [PACEN] CENSUS INFORMATION - GENERAL
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 23:01:42 EST
In a message dated 02/09/2003 10:05:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
>
> On this list, if one answers you query, you will get a copy of the actual
> census index entry - which I think is pretty good as far as a source goes
> (although there are occasions where errors exist in the indices). If you
> ask, the person will also privately email you a copy of the actual census
> image which is certainly solid proof!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 7:43 PM
> Subject: [PACEN] CENSUS INFORMATION - GENERAL
>
>
> > Can someone give me some advice as to how to cite census information on a
> > genealogy program. If the info comes from a census (for example the 1870
> PA
> > census), is it o.k. to give the information as coming from the census when
> it
> > is actually read by someone other than me? I just purchased the book
> > "Evidence, Citation and Analysis" and it is not clear on that matter. I
> just
> > wondered what others are doing. I am trying now to quote all my sources
> but
> > most of what I get is from someone from the PA census list or info on the
> > internet. I have not actually read any census reports myself. And I
> would
> > not know if the individual got it from Ancestry or FHL or a CD.
> >
> > I know this is not a question pertaining to a particular census, but
> thought
> > it might be o.k. to post.
> >
> > Thanks for your help. This list is wonderful -- everyone has been so
> helpful
> > to me.
> >
> > Barb
> >
> > "When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
> > - Thomas Jefferson
> >
> > Researching: Foulds, Jenkins, Benjamin, Wert, Kembel, Bamford, Lees,
> Snyder,
> > Ellis
> >
> >
> >
> Thanks Gail. I guess I am trying to be perfect in quoting my sources.
> Never thought of asking for census image but that is a good idea. I just
> didn't want to quote the census if I hadn't actually seen it. You are such
> a great list manager. What would we do without you. I think it ought to
> be a paying job.
>
>
This thread: