In 1972 there was published "Genealogies In The Library of Congress A Bibliography", edited by Marion J. Kaminkow. It was published by Magna Carta Book Company, Baltimore, MD. Volume I contained the alphabet "A-J" and it is this text that the following analysis was taken. [p.866 - 871 and in the supplement p.135]
Massachusetts had the highest number of genealogies for the surname JONES at 15. There were also 15 genealogies that could not be placed clearly as coming from a specific location. There were 4 family genealogies from Wales, 1 from Ireland, and 1 from Bermuda. The following is my attempt to summarize the number and site of origin :
MA = 15
NY = 5
NH = 2
NJ = 2
RI = 2
CT = 2
sum: 28 from the Northeast [ 44% - 28/64]
VA = 3
KY = 2
SC = 2
GA = 1
FL = 1
sum: 9 from the South [ 14% ]
PA = 3
OH= 1
WI= 1
MD=1
sum: 6 from the middle [ 9% ]
Wales = 4
Ireland = 1
Bermuda = 1
sum : 6 from out of US [9%]
Uncertain origin = 15 [ 23%]
Hope to list these genealogies by their title and grouped by location in future posts.
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Friday, May 5, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
The National Archives
Rummaging around my stack of references, the following was found among the shelves.
Well worn and frequently check, it was first published in 1964. Guides are always helpful, and this source outlines the various records held in The National Archives felt to be of interest to the genealogist. Thought it might still be helpful to outline these materials as contained in this guide.
The following materials are given in outline form:
I. Population and mortality census schedule...for yrs. 1790 - 1890.
II. Passenger arrival lists...for cities- Baltimore, Boston, Mobile, New Bedford,
New Orleans, New York, and Philadelphia
III. United State military records from Revolutionary War
IV. United States naval and marine records
V. Records of veterans' benefits
VI. Records concerning the Confederate States of America
VII. Land-entry records for the public-land States
VIII.Other records of genealogical value...including Lists relating to Indian removal.
Wow...lots of stuff here. I am sure there must be a more up to date publication. Will next try to list those references involving the JONES surname in the next series of posts.
Well worn and frequently check, it was first published in 1964. Guides are always helpful, and this source outlines the various records held in The National Archives felt to be of interest to the genealogist. Thought it might still be helpful to outline these materials as contained in this guide.
The following materials are given in outline form:
I. Population and mortality census schedule...for yrs. 1790 - 1890.
II. Passenger arrival lists...for cities- Baltimore, Boston, Mobile, New Bedford,
New Orleans, New York, and Philadelphia
III. United State military records from Revolutionary War
IV. United States naval and marine records
V. Records of veterans' benefits
VI. Records concerning the Confederate States of America
VII. Land-entry records for the public-land States
VIII.Other records of genealogical value...including Lists relating to Indian removal.
Wow...lots of stuff here. I am sure there must be a more up to date publication. Will next try to list those references involving the JONES surname in the next series of posts.
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