But only if the records are opened. The trend seems to me to be keeping them closed, keeping them closed longer and closing ones that are already open. Jill -----Original Message----- From: Russell Sprague [mailto:russxsprague@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 7:05 PM To: NYSTLAWR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NYSTLAWR] Looking ahead in Genealogy Wow - that is a trip to the past and a look to the future. In 1960 it asks for various housing value ranges where the top dollar amount is $35,000 plus. Hmmm, now what would I get in the metro DC area for that kind of money? Based on a quick look, I think the last time the whole nation got the same questionnare was 1950. If the current methods stay put (census released after 70 years), that one will become public in 2020. I think after that things will go downhill somewhat as sampling was used rather than the census bureau trying to 'touch' every household. Fortunately there are many other records to search - church, newspaper, cemetery, wills, land records, etc. that cover the 10 year gaps between the cenuses. Russ From: PNUTREG@cs.com To: russxsprague@hotmail.com, NYSTLAWR-L@rootsweb.com, NYJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com, NYOSWEGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NYSTLAWR] Looking ahead in Genealogy Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 21:49:18 EDT Hi Russ We know the information is not public and for the life of me I cannot verify what I might of answered on my Census sheets in the past. I wish I had saved a copy or taken notes regarding the questions I was asked to compare with. But, I only did that the last time. However here is the website that I use for reference regarding information that will be on these Census when the time comes to release them and I believe it is as close as one can get to the accurate questions asked on each Census year. http://www.ipums.umn.edu/usa/voliii/tEnumForm.html Warm Regards Pat R. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006