Timpson Area Geneaology, Heritage Society to Learn Alternative Sources for 1890 Census

October 16, 2018 - Nelta Nolan, of Vernon Parish Geneaology Society, will address Timpson Area Geneaology and Heritage Society Wednesday, October 17, at 2:00 PM at the regular monthly meeting. She wjll speak on "Alernative Sources for the 1890 Census." Ninety-nine percent of the federal census for this time frame was  destroyed by fire and flood. Of the almost 63 million records, only a little over 6000 were salvageable. Ms. Nolan will offer alternatives to this roadblock where many people tracing their roots find their effors derailed. Guests are asked to access the community room at the Timpson Public Library on Austin Streret at its outside entrance at the rear of the library. Everyone interested in heritage and history is welcome to attend.