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In 1981, Genealogist and Historian Richard B. Dickenson published Census Occupations of Afro-American Families on Staten Island, 1840-1875. In the course of his research, Dickenson compiled these indices with information from the 1855, 1860, 1865, and 1870 State and Federal Censuses. One index is organized alphabetically by last name. The other is organized by town. They are a part of the Staten Island Museum’s Directories Collection.
Works
All works are fully transcribed.
Dickenson Census Indices: Example
Examples of transcribed cards from this collection.
Directory: Census Occupations of Afro-American Families on Staten Island by Name
In 1981, Genealogist and Historian Richard B. Dickenson published Census Occupations of Afro-American Families on Staten Island, 1840-1875. In the course of his research, Dickenson compiled this card catalog with information from the 1855, 1860, 1865, and 1870 State and Federal Censuses. This...
Directory: Census Occupations of Afro-American Families on Staten Island by Town
In 1981, Genealogist and Historian Richard B. Dickenson published Census Occupations of Afro-American Families on Staten Island, 1840-1875. In the course of his research, Dickenson compiled this card catalog with information from the1855, 1860, 1865, and 1870 State and Federal Censuses. This...