Author Topic: Henry Risley (1850-1929?) and Family  (Read 5023 times)

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Re: Henry Risley (1850-1929?) and Family
« Reply #9 on: Friday 28 September 12 13:43 BST (UK) »
I'm not sure if there's a definite answer, but having looked at various New York state census records, it does seem to me that their census takers may have been more sloppy about keeping families together and in proper order than the federal census takers.