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Example: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census Schedule

Example: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census Schedule

Records everyone in the household and the relationship to the head of the household. Enumeration districts are noted.

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Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule

Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule

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Edward Garland, b Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?1821, d. ?

Research and Research and DocumentationDocumentation

Source: National Park Service, Soldiers and Sailors System

URL: http://cwar.nps.gov/civilwar/soldierssailors.htm

Date: March 20, 2004

Edward Garland (First_Last)

Regiment Name: 7 South Carolina Cavalry.

Side: Confederate

Company: F

Soldier's Rank_In: Private

Soldier's Rank_Out: Private

Alternate Name: E./Garland

Notes :

Film Number: M381 roll 12

Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?Edward Garland, b 1821, d. ?

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