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Published April 21, 2012, 03:16 PM

Volunteers are needed to help index census

The 1940 U.S. federal census images were released April 2, seventy-two years after the census was taken. The 1940 U.S. Census Community Project is seeking volunteers to help index the census.

The 1940 U.S. federal census images were released April 2, seventy-two years after the census was taken. The 1940 US Census Community Project is seeking volunteers to help index the census.

Come join the St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society in a grassroots effort to index the census and make it easier for all to use. The society is a partner with FamilySearch.org in this effort. An indexing party is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 24 at the River Falls Public Library.

People will learn how to download the indexing software, sign up to index and try their hand at actual indexing. Other indexers will be on hand to answer questions. If you have a laptop computer, please bring it along or plan to watch over someone's shoulder to learn how to index.

For information, call Darcy Boock at 715-425-9978.

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