1865 New York State Census

Note:

Similar to 1855 census. Also asked if the person was currently or had been in the military. Supplimental forms asked further questions about military.

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POPULATION. Census of the Inhabitants in the (blank space) of (blank space) in the County of (blank space), N. Y., on the first day of June, 1865.

This enumeration was made by me, on the (blank space) day of June, 1865.

(blank space for name) Enumerator.

Questions asked:

  1. Numbered in order of visitation.
  2. Of what material built.
  3. Value.
  4. Families numbered in order of visitation.
  5. Name of every person whose usual place of abode was in the Family on the first day of June 1865.
  6. Age.
  7. Sex.
  8. Color: Whether black or mulatto.
  9. Relation to the head of the family.
  10. In what county of this state or in what other state or foreign country born.
  11. Of how many children the parent.
  12. Number of times married.
  13. Now married.
  14. Now widowed.
  15. Single.
  16. Profession, trade or occupation.
  17. Usual place of employment, if out of the city or town, where the family resides.
  18. VOTERS- Native.
  19. VOTERS- Naturalized.
  20. Alien.
  21. Colored person not taxed.
  22. Owner of land.
  23. Over 21 and not able to read or write.
  24. Deaf and dumb, blind, insane or idiotic.

    Employment in military or naval service of United States.

  25. Now in army.
  26. Now in navy.
  27. Formerly in army.
  28. Formerly in navy.

    Additional Inquiries Relating to the Deaf and Dumb, Blind, Insane and Idiotic.

  29. Place on this sheet where name is given- Page.
  30. Place on this sheet where name is given- Line.
  31. Kind of infirmity.
  32. Duration in years (If in months give fraction as 2/12).
  33. Cause, if known.
  34. What relatives (if any) have been similarly aflicted.

    Treatment in an asylum (months).

  35. Now under treatment.
  36. Discharged improved.
  37. Discharged unimproved.

    Dependence for support.

  38. Private means.
  39. Partly at public expense.
  40. Wholly at public expense.
  41. Able to earn a living by labor.
  42. Living in poor or alms house.
  43. Accustomed to solicit alms.
  44. Remarks.

    Additional Inquiries Relating to Officers and Enlisted Men, now in the Military or Naval Service of the United States.

  45. Place on this sheet where name is given- Page.
  46. Place on this sheet where name is given- Line.
  47. Regiment & where first entered U. S. service. (If the navy, name of vessel.)
  48. Date of first entering United States service.
  49. First term of enlistment.
  50. First rank.
  51. Promotions, transfers and re-enlistments giving dates where practicable.
  52. Unexpired term June 1, 1865.
  53. Name of present regiment (or vessel).
  54. Present rank
  55. Drafted men.
  56. Substitute.
  57. Representative recruit.
  58. Remarks.

    Additional Inquiries Relating to Officers and Enlisted Men, who have been in the Military or Naval Service of the U. S. in the present war.

  59. Place on this sheet where name is given- Page.
  60. Place on this sheet where name is given- Line.
  61. Regiment &c. where first entered U. S. service. (If the navy, name of vessel.)
  62. Date of first entering United States service.
  63. First rank.
  64. Promotions and transfers.
  65. Months in service of United States.
  66. Discharged at expiration of term.
  67. Resigned, discharged, mustered out, &c.

    Present conditions

  68. Health good.
  69. Health permanantly impaired.
  70. With loss of fingers. (R or L)
  71. With loss of hand. (R or L)
  72. With loss of arm. (R or L)
  73. With loss of foot. (R or L)
  74. With loss of leg. (R or L)
  75. With other wounds.
  76. Without wounds.
  77. Remarks.

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