Solving a 1770 problem with the 1880 census

Warren Bittner
Jul 31, 2024
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About this webinar

Follow a case study where a 1770 brick wall was solved using the 1880 census. Learn tips and tricks to use sources creatively.

About the speaker

F. Warren Bittner, MS (History), is a genealogical researcher, educator, and author. He is a professional researcher accepting private clients and specializes in German and German Immigrant research. ...
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    tina tuttle
    1 year ago

    Well, I actually looked up and joined the NGS after Warren talked about it. I had long forgotten about it. Thanks!

  2. JS
    Julie Schadek
    1 year ago

    Fantastic! I thought I was pretty careful, looking at all the info on the census to gather clues, but this showed me I need to look at them again as I probably missed some important details. Thanks!!!!!

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    William Robinson
    1 year ago

    Thanks

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    Beverley Smith
    1 year ago

    Learning to read below the surface is important to learn and Warren certainly gave examples of exactly that. The reminders to cite sources of inferences as well as facts makes your research richer. Great presentation. Thank you.

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    Sheila Sanders
    1 year ago

    I had never considered using the inference process before, will certainly give it a try on my next road block.

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    Howard Miller
    1 year ago

    Excellent. Didn't know about all the information found in the 1880 census. My "brick wall" is in 1760, however.

  7. LD
    Lloyd Dooley
    1 year ago

    Very informative, learned some things.

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    Helen J Gent
    1 year ago

    Absolutely a great subject. I can't wait to try his system out on some of my problem areas. He talked slowly so we could comprehend what he said (some speakers talk way too fast) and had time to think of questions - which he actually answered every time. Warren's talks are always very informative.

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