1840 Federal Census, Harrison County, Kentucky (File 9 of 18) The USGenWeb Archives provide genealogical and historical data to the general public without fee or charge of any kind. It is intended that this material not be used in a commercial manner. All submissions become part of the permanent collection. Abstracted by David Anderson, September 2000 from public records. Edited and formatted by Kelly Courtney-Blizzard, October 2000. Submitted by David Anderson September 30, 2000. A volunteer has not yet been found to proofread this transcription. If you are interested in doing this please contact the USGW Census Project. Both above notices must remain when copied or downloaded. dandersn@c-zone.net This work follows all guidelines of the USGW Census Project. ____________________________________________________________________________ This is the 1840 federal census for Harrison County, Kentucky ____________________________________________________________________________ Census_Year 1840 Microfilm # M704-113 State Kentucky County Harrison District Not Listed Enumerator Henry Thompson; Perry Whewill 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ìRecapitulation of Harrison Countyî and then lists the page numbers next to each row(page numbers do not correlate with census page numbers). 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Employ Employ Manf'r Nav of Lakes & and Pensioner Dumb Dumb Dumb Public Private Dumb Dumb Dumb Public Private University # of Academic or # of Primary & # of Page # Line # Last Name First Name 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 100+ 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99 100+ 0-9 10-23 24-35 36-54 55-100 100+ 0-9 10-23 24-35 36-54 55-100 100+ 0-9 10-23 24-35 36-54 55-100 100+ 0-9 10-23 24-35 36-54 55-100 100+ Mining Agricul Commerc Trades Oceans Rivers Engneer Name Age 0-13 14-25 25+ Blind Charge Charge 0-13 14-25 25+ Blind Charge Charge or College Studnts Grammr School Studnts Common Schools Studnts Remarks ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================= 145B There is a statement on this page and is as follows: "The annexed return of enumeration, made by Perry Whewell(assistant marshall) appointed to take the Census of the E.D. of Harrison County, I have examined, and hereby certify to be correct." Signed Richard Richetts Also these writings are on page: E.D. Harrison Co. Population of County Proper 5,088 Perry Whewett asst. Population of Cynthania 798 Grand Total....................5,886 Compared with the Aggregate Can't read the signature due to tape on microfilm. 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