It can save you a lot of original research time,'' Sisk said. The Abilene Public Library's resources include U.S. census records from 1790-1850, plus a miscellany of books, microfilm and microfiche. Most of the collection focuses on the southern and southeastern United States, which provided the bulk of settlers in the Abilene area. Asked if genealogy is an expensive hobby, Sisk laughed before replying. It can be.
Libraries can make it certainly less expensive.
Bring pen, paper and something to write on, Bennett advises. Although Sisk hopes his handouts will cut down on writer's cramp, Bennett said something always pops up that one needs to jot down. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .