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Every ten years, the United States government performs a census of the
country. During 1860 and 1870 information for the census was
gathered by census takers who visited every house in their district. They asked each head of every household a series of questions about everyone who lived there
such as their age, race, wealth, occupation, literacy,
physical condition, and birthplace. We have transcribed the 1860 and 1870
U.S. Census for Augusta County, VA, and Franklin County, PA. In addition to the better-known population census we also have transcribed the Agricultural, Manufacturing, and Slaveowner Census.
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