History of the Federal Census with Joe Hardesty

The establishment and changes of the US Federal Census over time tells a unique story that many family history researchers may not have known before. Learning of these changes and appreciating their implications adds value and context to the lives of our ancestors discovered in its pages. Necessity not only drove many of our ancestors to seek a better life in distant lands; necessity also influenced the records that documented their lives. This program will be presented by Joe Hardesty, Director of the Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research Library.