DATABASE OF THE DAY (Free for 10 Days!) <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> ======================================================= Kansas Territorial Census, 1855-1856 With the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, Kansas became a territory. However, with the issue of slavery still undecided in the Union, this new territory became "bleeding Kansas," as pro- and anti-slavery factions sought local control. This database is a transcription of the territorial "census" performed the following year. In reality, this "census" was a voter's list, and may not necessarily contain all residents of the territory as some voters boycotted elections. It provides the resident's name along with city, district, and precinct or township where they were registered to vote. Page numbers are included to aid the researcher in finding the original record. Including the names of over 16,000 persons, this collection can be a great aid to those seeking early Kansas ancestors. Bibliography: Graden, Debra, ed. "Kansas Territory Census, 1855-1856." [Database online] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Taken from: Kansas Territorial Government. "Territorial Census of 1855 and 1856." Leavenworth, KS: Kansas Territory, 1856. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3961.htm <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> Princess Anne County, Virginia Births, 1881-1896 The southeastern-most county in Virginia, Princess Anne, was formed in 1691 and merged with Virginia Beach in 1963. This database is a collection of birth records from the county between 1881 and 1896. It provides valuable information regarding over 7500 children born in the county. Researchers will find the child's name, race, sex, birth date, and parents' names. Page numbers refer to the original county document from which these records were taken. For researchers of Virginian ancestors, this database can be a valuable research tool. Bibliography: Fridley, Beth. "Princess Anne Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1881-1896." [Database online] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3962.htm <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> Midwest Pioneers: National Grange in Michigan This souvenir booklet was published in conjunction with a meeting of the National Grange in Michigan around the turn of the century. It contains brief histories of the National Grange, the Michigan State grange, and the local chapter in Lansing. Researchers will also find extensive information on the State of Michigan, including descriptions of the state's natural resources (with a geological map), and educational resources and facilities. There is also a long article on the sugar beet industry in the state, with special reference to Michigan's influence on the industry. For those wishing to better understand the geography of Michigan, this can be an illuminating database. Bibliography: Library of Congress. "Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910." [Database online] Washington: Library of Congress, 1999. Holden, Ellsworth A. "Souvenir, National Grange in Michigan." Lansing, MI: R. Smith Printing Co., 1902. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3963.htm <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN), Obituaries, 1998-1999 (Update) Bibliography: UMI Company. "Obituaries from the Commercial Appeal, 1998-1999." Orem, UT: Ancestry Inc., 1999. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3608.htm ======================================================= TODAY'S FEATURED MAP <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>> ======================================================= Today's featured map is: North Carolina/South Carolina Boundary Changes To view this map, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/FreeImages.asp?ImageID=598 <<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>>><<<>