A History of the Census 1790-1950 Join us for a presentation that will cover the changes and adaptations of the decennial census from inception through the recently released data for 1950, with a special focus on Amelia Island and surrounding area. This program will provide historical context to researchers as they explore census data. Sharon Tosi Lacey has served as the Chief Historian for the U.S. Census Bureau since June 2015. Previously, she spent 25 years as an officer in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves before retiring in 2015 as a Lieutenant Colonel. She holds a B.S. in Engineering Psychology from the United States Military Academy, an M.S. in Education from Long Island University, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Leeds. She is the author of the book “Pacific Blitzkrieg” and a variety of studies and articles on topics ranging from Cromwell’s Army to the Iraq War.