Georgia, Washington County, Federal Census, 1890 - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Census of Washington County taken in 1890. The enumeration was taken by militia district. The following are included in this census Districts: 88-100, 136, 1253, 1315. The census returns were acquired from the Georgia Archives.
 * Census returns of Washington County taken by the county, 1890
 * DGS 8192207: Districts 98-100, 136, 1253, 1315.
 * DGS 8192205: Districts 88-94.
 * DGS 8122206:Districts 95-97.

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FamilySearch Catalog

 * Washington County Historical Society, comp. Census, Washington County, 1890.Sandersville, Georgia : Washington County Historical Society (Georgia), 19-- FS Library 975.8672 X2w
 * William R. Henry. 1890 federal census, Court of Ordinary, Washington County, Georgia : population schedule. Warner Robins, Georgia : Central Georgia Genealogical Society, c1994. FS Library 975.8672 X28h 1890
 * Court of Ordinary. Census returns taken by the county, 1900
 * Court of Ordinary. Marriages 1828-1924; index, 1879-1924
 * Tax Receiver. Tax digest, 1825-1851

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