Kentucky, Supplemental Schedule of Defective, Dependent & Delinquents - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains a supplemental schedule created in conjunction with the US Federal Census and lists persons who were listed as being defective, dependent, and delinquents. These schedules are for the state of Kentucky and cover the census years 1850-1880. The original records are housed at the National Archives and Records Administration (M1528). More information about these Federal Nonpopulation Census Records can be found at the National Archives.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Kentucky.
 * Kentucky Guided Research
 * Kentucky Record Finder
 * Kentucky Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Kentucky Research, 1880-Present

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Kentucky, census records : non-population schedules, 1850-1880

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States Census, 1850
 * United States Census, 1860
 * United States Census, 1870
 * United States Census, 1880

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