Listmembers:
I spend some time watching the History Channel on TV. I occassionally view programs that
are rather thought provoking as it pertains to genealogy.
One that I recently viewed was regarding the Hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas on
September 8, 1900. While it might seem that this doesn't apply to any of our
researchers, I feel that it bears mentioning.
The city of Galveston was considered to be "the" place to be in 1900. One of the
more affluent towns in the west at the time.
During the census of 1900 taken in June there were over 37,000 persons listed.
I have looked at this census and there were people from everywhere and many born in
Indiana.
I know that many of our ancestors went out west to settle in various locations.
I know that some of mine went to Texas.
On September 8, 1900 when the hurricane hit over 6,000 persons were killed including 90
children from the orphanage.
That is a lot of people.
With the high numbers of fatalities, it wouldn't hurt anyone to view the 1900 census
of Galveston and if your ancestors were listed there and you later loose track of them,
then this could explain a lot.
Just food for thought.....
Debbie Jennings