1840 U.S. Federal Census ABSTRACT of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi: A Comprehensive Do-It-Yourself Study Guide & Genealogy Workbook (1830 Choctaw Land Cession)

It is Monday, June 1st, 1840–Census Day! Robert D. Haden, the Assistant Marshal of Oktibbeha County in the Northern District of Mississippi, is just getting started with the Sixth Decennial Census of the United States. His hand already aches from recording the names of every head of the family, along with a breakdown by age, sex, and status of all other household members who shall remain unnamed. Navigating 1840 U.S. Federal Census ABSTRACT of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi: A Comprehensive Do-It-Yourself Study Guide and Genealogy Workbook will transform your understanding of history. With its timeline, detailed maps, concise abstracts, user-friendly indexes, this resource is a treasure trove of insights that would typically take years to gather. This expedition will not only broaden your knowledge and hone your skills in historical analysis, enriching your future historical explorations, but it will also provide you with a profound connection to the county’s earliest settlers–some of whom likely crossed paths with your ancestors. With guided instruction, you will: Understand the timeline of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi and how it was formed from land ceded by the Choctaw Nation in 1830. Learn more about the number of persons engaged in the census’s seven employment categories highlighting the “pursuits of happiness” that drove Oktibbeha County’s growth in the 1840s as well as explore the broader impact of slavery. Become familiar with the systemic biases inherent in the 1840 census and how they reflect the societal norms of the time. Analyze the demographics of Oktibbeha County in 1840, including the heads of families, number of white, free colored, and enslaved residents. Dive deep into local newspaper ads from the 1830s and 1840s to learn more about the lives of people listed in the census. The Genealogy Workbook is not a mere repository of information but an engaging, interactive tool designed to foster critical thinking and facilitate long-term learning. It introduces you to an array of individuals, numerous glossary terms, and a variety of thought-provoking questions. It is about reading and applying your newly acquired knowledge to work. Harness the power of headlines from neighboring Lowndes County newspapers like the Columbus Democrat and the Southern Argus. The workbook brings history to life by transforming names and dates into real, relatable stories. Engaging with local newspaper headlines will give you insights into the social, economic, and political undercurrents that influenced the county’s development. Each person you meet and the new vocabulary term you learn adds another layer to your comprehension of this county’s complicated heritage. Table of Contents: Timeline of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Excerpt from the Annual Message to Congress (1830) Maps of Mississippi 1840 U.S. Federal Census ABSTRACTS of Mississippi Northern District Southern District County Seats What do the columns say? What is wrong with this picture? Test Your Knowledge 1840 U.S. Federal Census ABSTRACT of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Enumeration of Heads of Families Recapitulation Slaveholding Residents By the Numbers By Surname Female Slaveholders Nothing Tells a Story like the Numbers Non-Slaveholding Residents Free Colored Residents Test Your Knowledge Teachers Test Your Knowledge The Surname Game: Suggestions for Additional Research Genealogy Workbook Local Newspaper Research Test Your Knowledge Glossary Index Every Name Index