Annotated 1800 census

Annotated 1800 census

by Marty Grant

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Marion District was formed in 1798, effective 1800, so the 1800 census was the first for Marion. In 1800 Marion covered a much larger area than today including all of the present day Marion County and Dillon County and about half of present day Florence County. This book contains a full transcript of the 1800 census but it also goes beyond that. I took each census entry and attempted to find other contemporary documents about that person. I searched for them on the previous census (1790) and the next census (1810) and if found, I noted where they were. I also checked the Marion District Deed Books for any entries in their name. I checked Equity and Probate records and other records from that era. This provides a nice research tool and a cross reference for each person listed on the 1800 census in Marion District. It is not definitive, but is meant to provide a good start in finding other records concerning those "first families" of Marion District. Note, if you only want the original 1800 census without my comments and annotations, then I have that book also. Click here for more information. Features: * Full transcription from the original 1800 census records. * A map showing Marion District as of 1800 showing major waterways and landmarks. * Full name index * Each household cross referenced (when possible ) to: o their location on the 1790 census, if found o their location on the 1810 census, if found o any deeds in their name (grantor or grantee) in Marion District through 1805 o any probate records o other public records mentioning them within that period Available from www.lulu.com and www.martygrant.com

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    How does Marty Grant’s meticulous cross-referencing of the 1800 Marion District census transform a cold statistical document into a vibrant tapestry of early American community life?

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    In what ways do the geographic boundaries of the 1800 Marion District—spanning parts of modern-day Marion, Dillon, and Florence counties—shape your understanding of how early settlers interacted with their local environment and waterways?

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    When researching your own ancestry or local history, how do you bridge the gap between dry bureaucratic records like deeds and probate files and the actual human stories behind them?

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