This study of the year 1895 is designed to be
simple to use and bring sources to researchers that they might not otherwise know are
available. The format of a listing is used so one might peruse the complete surname letter
and possibly find a different spelling for an ancestor’s name. On occasion you will find
names not in exact ALPA listing, as I prefer to manually include folks that are the same,
but different spellings. I would also like to think the listing is interesting to read.
The selection of 1895 was made with
consideration of what was available for the surrounding years. Colorado had a state census in 1885, and we know
there is no 1890 census. The year 1895 sits comfortably between the 1885 State census and
the 1900 Federal census. At this same time we acknowledge the researchers who have come
before us in submitting this information without the aid of the Internet.
Additional information is added as my own
inquisitive nature kicks in, as well as a love of old newspapers. In learning different
sources I found so many surname and family matches that the challenge was to match these
sources and events and present them as “clues”.
My hope is that I have accomplished this thus far.
Since all of my ancestors are back East,
information is more difficult to obtain. Having no ancestors in Colorado, I thought this
the best way to contribute to the search of others. I continue to add sources and names
and events. I doubt the year will ever have every name, but I can try. As you view new databases that come on line from
other contributors, we can hope that this information will create more clues for further
research.
Enjoy……….
Rita
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