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Colonial & Post-Colonial Catalog
The HeritageQuest collection includes federal census records, source documents, and indexes. The collection is rich
in demographic and genealogical detail, including:
Note: Most data is organized by state and we can customize a package to include relevant data from
all of the categories listed below, as available. (Excluding hardbound indexes)
Hardbound Indexes
‘In my humble opinion, there is no comparison in the quality of the indices produced [in the genealogy field.] The
HeritageQuest indices are superb.’
~ Douglas Blondin, genealogical researcher
Indices provide researchers with a starting point to locate ancestors in original records. These indices include data
from the U.S. Census from 1790-1910. HeritageQuest also offers indices with Ship Passenger Lists, Vital Records,
Bounty Land Warrants.
Census Records
HeritageQuest offers the complete U.S. federal census collection from 1790 through 1930. Census records are
organized by state and available on microfilm. The Canadian census is available from various years and provinces
from the Quebec, 1666 census onward and census for all provinces and territories are available for the years 1881 and
1891. State census data sets provide additional information from the U.S. federal census and can include county
specific details and land lot information (please inquire about availability).
Other County Records
Including county histories, census, school, taxation and vital records.
Military Records
Available pre-Revolutionary War through World War II, with special packages available for Civil War and
Revolutionary War research. HeritageQuest also offer Pension and Pension Application Files, Compiled Service
Records, Registers of Enlistments, Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Muster Rolls, Payrolls and Payments,
Prisoners of War for the United States and Canada, and World War I Draft Records (please inquire about
availability).
Ship Passenger Lists
Available from 1820-1954, these manifests are organized by port of entry for American and Canadian port cities
(including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans, and Detroit) and include arrival dates and place
of origination.
Family Histories & Surname Collections
Available on microfilm and microfiche and indexed by surname.
Vital Records
Records of births, marriages and deaths, incorporating information from Family Bibles.
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