In a message dated 97-11-25 04:25:18 EST, owner-hometown@list.ancestry.com writes: << Database of the Day (Free for 10 Days!) Census of Arkansas 1840 This is an index to the 1840 Census of Arkansas, the first Federal Census taken after Arkansas was admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836. Information in the Census includes, where available, the name of the head of the household, city or county of residence, number of free white males and females by age group, number of free colored males and females by age group, number of persons in each family employed in mining, commerce, manufacturing and trades, etc., pensioners for Revolutionary War or military services, schools, and the number of persons over 20 who can't read or write. Bibliography - McLane, Bobbie Jones and Inez Halsell Cline. An Index to Fifth United States Census of Arkansas, Fort Worth, Texas: Arrow Printing Company, 1963. 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If you have any questions about the HomeTownDaily, please address them to webmaster@ancestry.com ====================================================== Ancestry HomeTown Daily "A Daily Dose of Genealogy" www.ancestry.com November 24, 1997 In this issue: - Database of the Day - Today's New Maps - The Irish in America: Long Journey Home - Headlines from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter ================================================= Database of the Day (Free for 10 Days!) Census of Arkansas 1840 This is an index to the 1840 Census of Arkansas, the first Federal Census taken after Arkansas was admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836. Information in the Census includes, where available, the name of the head of the household, city or county of residence, number of free white males and females by age group, number of free colored males and females by age group, number of persons in each family employed in mining, commerce, manufacturing and trades, etc., pensioners for Revolutionary War or military services, schools, and the number of persons over 20 who can't read or write. Bibliography - McLane, Bobbie Jones and Inez Halsell Cline. An Index to Fifth United States Census of Arkansas, Fort Worth, Texas: Arrow Printing Company, 1963. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search.asp OR http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/recent.asp ================================================ Today's New Maps Ancestry is currently adding 3 maps every working day to their web site. One of the three maps is available for free for 10 days, after which it will be moved to the subscription area. The remaining two maps are available in the subscription area. Today's FREE map is: - Oregon Country Today's maps available in the Subscription Area: - British Isles Industries - The Netherlands 1603 To view these maps, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/maps.asp Look under the FREE MAPS section of the page for the Free map of the day. ================================================ - The Irish in America: Long Journey Home By Dick Eastman An historic new film will have its world premiere on PBS in the United States soon. "The Irish in America: Long Journey Home" is billed as an epic six-hour television and video event from Academy Award winning film maker Thomas Lennon in association with WGBH Television in Boston. This film chronicles the role the Irish have played in shaping America. It makes its world premiere on PBS over three nights: January 26-28, 1998. The film reportedly spans the 100-year journey from the potato famine to the White House, tracing the fascinating struggles and successes of the millions of immigrants who left their beloved Ireland and arrived on the shores of America. The film includes music from some of today's biggest Irish talents, including Elvis Costello, Sinead O'Connor, Van Morrison, The Chieftains with PaddyMoloney (who also serves as the film's executive music producer)and more. Quoting from the press release: "More than two years in the making, the film weaves stories of families, workers, churches, athletes, entertainers, and many more into a compelling portrait of Irish achievement. Its detailed historic tapestry is painted through powerful Irish music and authentic folk rhythms, rare black-and-white photos and film footage, drawings, and interviews with Irish- Americans who provide the film's narrative voices. Spanning six hours, the PBS special (airing 1/26-28) and Deluxe Collector's Video Set (available 1/27) is packed with dramatic stories and images that will have significance for all Americans, including the 40 million of Irish descent, and every American whose ancestors were immigrants to this country." ================================================ Headlines from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter Here are the latest headlines from Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: - Family Origins Version 6 - 1850 Virginia Census Records on CD-ROM - Massachusetts Historical Images - NGS Releases New Standards - Internet Genealogical Directory - Gene Genealogy - The Irish in America: Long Journey Home - Babynamer - More On "Who Is The Best of the Web" - Home Pages Highlighted To read this week's newsletter, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/home/eastarch.htm ================================================ ======================================================= To unsubscribe from this newsletter send e-mail to: majordomo@list.ancestry.com In the BODY of the message (not the 'Subject' line) type: unsubscribe hometown Please do not include any other text in the message or the process may not work. 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