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Offline Su

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American Census
« on: Friday 22 July 05 21:25 BST (UK) »
Are there such things as Amercian Census like the British ones?

Would there be an 1861 and 1871 American census for Memphis Tennessee (no Graceland I am not researching Elvis's ancestors).

I am looking for a James Holt born abt 1856 Memphis.  His Father's name was James Holt as well, Mother unknown but might be Lillian.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hollingworth Hale Barnes/Mobberley Ches
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Timperley Warburton/Dunham Massey
Yarwood Great Budworth,Lymm,Dumham Massey

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Re: American Census
« Reply #1 on: Friday 22 July 05 22:55 BST (UK) »
There only appears to be one family of Holts on the 1860, don't think they are yours, father W B Holt age 49 and mother Mary J, James is 5 years old, but with a bunch of siblings aged between 22 and 1.

In the 1870 there is a different family but with mother Mary Jane 33, Jas A is 16 works on a farm and younger siblings.

I don't think these are yours, but if you would like the scans please send me a pm with your email address.

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Re: American Census
« Reply #2 on: Friday 22 July 05 23:15 BST (UK) »
Gosh, thank you very much Mary. 

That was quick.  I wasn't even sure America had census.

Are both these families in Memphis?

Kind regards
Su

Barnett Altrincham/Manchester
Bates Hindley Lancs
Bowyer Altrincham Cheshire
Cunliffe Hindley
Hollingworth Hale Barnes/Mobberley Ches
Jones Salford/Altrincham
Ramsdale Hindley Lancs
Timperley Warburton/Dunham Massey
Yarwood Great Budworth,Lymm,Dumham Massey

All Census look up transcriptions are Crown Copyright

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Re: American Census
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 09 August 05 04:00 BST (UK) »
Su

Is the James Sr. from England or are we looking for a US born citizen?  Is there any more information you can give on this family?  Occupation?   Memphis is located in the sw corner of Tennessee and is in Shelby county.  It is bordered by both Arkansas and Mississippi.  It is possible that your Holts were residents in these bordering states.

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Re: American Census
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 11 August 05 02:25 BST (UK) »
Su,  I took another look at the census and found the following.
Hope it is the family you want.---Genealiza



1860 Tennessee, Shelby, Memphis (5th District)  August 9th
Series M653  Roll 1273  Page 288

Dwelling # 675 / Family # 655

James Holt, age 36, male, occup/blacksmith, born/England
Rich Ingram, 24, m, soap maker, Scotland
Mary Holt, 20, f, Tennessee
W J R Holt, 4, m Tennessee
John Hodges, 43, m laborer, Tennessee
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