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Need to locate readable 1860 US Census for Blount County, Tennessee

lindahopper Jan 28, 2019 1:30 PM

I need to research the US Federal Census 1860 Census for Blount County Tennessee, but I can not see it. Is there one that I can see? The one online at Ancestry look like it was written in lead pencil. I know that I can view the transcribed information, but I would like to see the original written information.

Re: Need to locate readable 1860 US Census for Blount County, Tennessee

Rebecca Collier Jan 30, 2019 10:37 AM (in response to lindahopper)

Dear Ms. Hopper,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

The original 1860 census records were microfilmed and are now available digitally through a number of online resources including Ancestry, Fold3, and FamilySearch. The original manuscript schedules are housed at the National Archives in Washington, DC (RDT1) (https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2353568). Please email RDT1 at archives1reference@nara.gov about possible access.

We hope this information is helpful. Best of luck with your research!

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