Hi everyone,
Just a quick FYI:
It appears that Heritage Quest is making some deals with state library
systems and some historical associations. AND... as we all know, Heritage
Quest also has the actual census images available on line. For example, the
Heritage Quest census
records are now available through what is called Tex-Share. Tex-Share is a
co-op system that provides on-line databases with the cost shared by
libraries all over the state of Texas. That means that if your public
library is a
part of Tex-Share you will have access to the scanned images of census
records free through your library. You have to sign on through your local
library site using your library card number or whatever numbering system your
library has devised. The college where I work is part of Tex-Share. So... I
go to the college library web page - access on-line databases - type in my
employee id number and a password which is matched against the campus
database and I can view the Heritage Quest census online from home.
This is happening in quite a few states. I also understand that if you join
the Kentucky Historical Society (I believe I am remembering that correctly)
then your membership number will also allow you to access Heritage Quest
through the society's web site.
So.............. start checking with your local library and see if this is
happening in your state as well. Or... check your area societies... Or....
join the Kentucky Historical Society... or..... anyway... this might be a
great way for you to get to census records.
Take care and have a great day - Emma