Don: Thanks, now I don't have to repost it. LOL Eileen Irwin Mesa, AZ Don Lloyd wrote: > > If I remember correctly there was quite a *debate* last week about someone > not knowing how to find info on a state census. > These forums are to help and educate. If people do not take the time and > initiative to read the information that is posted and to educate themselves > about genealogy then they are wasting everybody's time. > > Eileen Irwin posted the following information to this list two days ago. > > The first United States census was taken in 1790. It asked for the name > of the head of household; the number of free white males 16 & up > including the head of the family; the number of free white males under > 16; the number of free white females including the head of the family; > all other persons; slaves. > > The 1800 and 1810 census asked for this information, the name of the > head of family; the number of free white males-under 10; 10-16; 16-26; > 26-45; 45 & over; free white females-under 10; 10-16; 16-26; 26-45; 45 > & over; all others; slaves. > > NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net