1900 United STates Census
So many details.
So many details.
The 1900 US Federal Census is unique because it recorded the actual birth month and years of the individuals. https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1325221 Today we are going back to the Borthwicks! If you did the Chronicling America challenge this name will be familiar to you. Please find Robert Borthwick, born 1832, on the 1900 US Federal Census.
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For the Naturalization column, Al means Alien (they have not begun the process), Pa means papers (Declaration of Intent or first papers), and Na means Naturalized (they have completed their second set or final set of papers).
Questions
In what month and year was Mary born?
How many years have Robert and Mary been married?
In what year did Robert immigrate to the United States?
How many children has Mary had and how many are still living?
What is the name of the son who is living with Robert and Mary in 1900?
Where were Robert’s parents born?
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