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house number & number of dwelling

kannajensen — 29 Sep 2008 6:07:16 GMT

i have come across this often and would like some clarification.
census shows street name, house number, dwelling number and family number
example
Helen St, 317, i understand that shows the street address for the house, next it shows 15 for the dwelling number and under that dwelling number are two heads of household one family listed as 31 and the other as 32.
is the 15 a duplex or apartment? are the two families living seperately or in the same house
just looking for some clarification
thanks

1870 US Census - District Maps?

kristobin — 19 Sep 2008 6:38:21 GMT

I'm trying to find out which parts of New York City are represented by the different districts/wards. I don't see street names on the census records I'm looking for. I know the general area my ancestors lived in, but am not certain which records pertain to them because I can't tell the address. Does anyone know if there are explanations of where the districts are? Freebmd.org has excellent explanations of UK marriage, birth, death district information. Something like that would be helpful for the 1870 US Census in New York City.
Thanks!!

farm schedules

greenstead — 13 Sep 2008 9:29:19 GMT

I am in the process of locating my relatives in the federal census'. Many of them have a number in the farm schedule column (1900-1930 census') Is that information that would be of value for me to see? If so, how do I go about finding it? So far I've not been able to find it on Ancestry or anyplace else on the web.

1870 census - civil war veteran

iamflj — 11 Sep 2008 4:31:32 GMT

Is it possible to tell from the 1870 census whether someone was a veteran of the Civil War? I came across a comment that "on the 1870 census he states he was in the CW", but looking at the census forms I don't see any place for this information.

1940

DeborahYates72 — 2 Sep 2008 12:47:03 GMT

Does anyone know when we'll be able to view the 1940 census? Thank you.

1940 and newer census where I can find them

shawnawilt — 29 Aug 2008 5:24:11 GMT

Is there a way to look up the 1940 and newer census? I am new to the site and am still finding my around. Thank you

1900 US Census updated ... but what's new?

GwenKing52 — 26 Aug 2008 3:43:13 GMT

I see in the "New records on Ancestry.com" section of the home page that there has been an update to the 1900 US Census. How can I find out what was updated? I'm hoping for some updates for Louisiana, for example, and I don't want to waste time if the updates pertain only to New York.

I have a few gaps in my lines for some people and I'm not sure if they were missed in the census or if the records on ancestry.com are incomplete.

Sorry, in advance, if this question has been asked and answered numerous times.

Regards,
Gwen

Banasiak on 1920 Census

Darren_Banasiak — 13 Jul 2008 1:04:18 GMT

Looking for great grandparents Konstanty born 1882 and Michalina born 1893 on 1920 census in East Chicago, Indiana
at that time may be referenced as Indiana Harbor. Would have had 4-5 children by then Walter, Stanley,John, Steve, and possibly Genevive. looking for address info and any info that was on that census. Also if birth place is listed

any help is needed
i am great grand child
her maiden name is Krynicki, manifests indicate 1909 immigration

1880 Census

MorganCole34 — 12 Aug 2008 9:50:13 GMT

Is the 1880 census no longer free to view?

1900 ccensus "months not emplyed"

casey745 — 8 Aug 2008 6:55:53 GMT

Does anyone know what the time frame was for column 20 "Months Not Employed" in the 1900 U.S. census?

Was it from the time the census was taken or was it for the previous calendar year?

1930 Census of John Salisbury Jr.

wardrop173 — 28 Jul 2008 5:23:14 GMT

I am searching for some information on John J Salisbury Jr., born in 1905 in West Virgina. I think he was in Kanawha Co, West Virginia in 1930. His wife's name was Odessa V, born about 1906 in WV and he had a daughter alsonamed Odessa. Any information would be great.

JIm

Census lookup, please?

lennycat69 — 22 Jul 2008 8:53:47 GMT

I am trying to locate birth place information for a Walter Amos PENCE. His headstone in Grady Co., OK reads as such:

PENCE, W. A., Dr.
6 Jan 1883 - 12 Jan 1960

He married Eva Bryan McAdoo on 18 May 1902 in Comanche Co, TX. and they both passed away in 1960/61 in Comanche Co., TX.

The above is all I know about him. I'd like to know what location he has listed on census forms as his birth place, and if possible his parents birth locations, if listed. I also wonder if he had any Pence relatives living in his household?

Thank you for any help, I appreciate it!

Illegible occupation for 1900 census

homeslater — 27 Jul 2008 12:09:13 GMT

The 1900 census for the Reed family of Manchester, Vermont has a puzzling occupation filled out. One of the grown sons in the family, William Ebenzer, has an occupation which to me looks like Supt Telrsoopie. That is probably not his occupation, at least not in english.
The link to the original record is http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=View&r=an&dbi... .
The page description is http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1900usfedcen&a... .
Can anyone help me decipher this handwriting? It may help to know that eleven years earlier he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Is it possible to do a US census search by address?

leckavrea — 15 Jul 2008 5:02:53 GMT

This is probably a very basic question ... but is it possible to search through US census returns by address? I want to do a search on a particular street address in Port Chester, NY. I know that I could probably just locate a random family in Port Chester and then page through to find the correct street but I presume there's an easier way.

House number vs. dwelling number on census form

leckavrea — 15 Jul 2008 4:57:57 GMT

I'm confused over the distinction between "house number or farm" and "dwelling number" on the US census forms. For a couple of returns that I looked at, there are entries in both columns, so I'm unclear which one is the actual house number. Can someone explain the two fields to me? There is a third column listing order of houses visited. I just ignore that one.

I'm not sure these fields on all census forms. The one I'm currently looking at is 1910

Baffled by 1900 census

jrboddie — 27 May 2008 9:31:20 GMT

I posted this on the census board under the Ancestry site but it seems to be pretty dead.

A few days ago I found a target family in the 1900 federal census. I wrote down some key facts about the family members but failed to bookmark or save the record.

Today I can not find the record in the census despite numerous search attempts and doing a "house-to-house" search on the image data in the target enumeration district as well as about 80 percent of the whole county so far!

Is it possible that Ancestry has "updated" the 1900 database and somehow left out some records?

Yes, I am to blame for not being careful and saving the record but I was trusting that, found once, I would be able to use the search tools to easily get back to the record.

Does anyone have access to an alternate source for the 1900 census (like Heratige) to help me reconnect with this record? Or do you have any other advice?

Here is the information that I recorded:

Beat 1
Goldbranch, Tallapoosa,AL
J T Duett (8/1857) 42 AL GA GA
M A (wife) 39 AL GA GA
Maggy F (dau) 10 AL AL AL
Tillie R (dau) 6 AL AL AL
Herman J (son) 3 AL AL AL

I do not think that I was looking at another census year because the age matches the date.

Blank census forms

leckavrea — 6 Jul 2008 6:28:53 GMT

Ancestry.com has blank census forms available for download at http://www.ancestry.com/charts/census.aspx. However, they are not fillable online. The user must fill in by hand and scan them back in to keep them as electronic records. And they wouldn't be searchable.

Creating fillable fields on one of these forms would take me some time. I had Adobe Acrobat v7 which I don't think provides an automated way of doing that but someone says v8 has a tool called Form Field Recognition.

Does anyone know if there are fillable census forms available online in PDF format?

1930 US census look-up request

marlabarr11 — 2 Jul 2008 6:26:45 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for Foster G PORTZLINE and Glen or Glenn A PORTZLINE in the 1930 census. I have Heritage Quest images but they have no index for 1930. If anyone could check the information and give me the county, town, ED, page, etc I could fine the image(s). Thanks so much for any help!

1860 Perry County MS Census

MelissaHinton — 28 Jun 2008 11:08:15 GMT

I am curious what the check mark means next to the name in the column marked white, black or mulatto? Does that mean they have slaves ? does it mean they are white?

I am referring to Sidney Bud Hinton on the census in the page I've attached. thank you,

Melissa Hinton

"N" on a death index.

bayou60 — 24 Jun 2008 11:39:42 GMT

I checked the Illinois death index records for my great grandfather. It has his race as 'N'. My family is believed to have Native American origin and I was curious on what the N could be. I am not sure if it is for Native American or something else.

illegible censuses

GracePetron — 15 Jun 2008 7:34:43 GMT

Is there a program for transcribing illegible censuses? Heritagequest has heads of household with lots of question marks for Battle Twp, Beltrami County, MN which I need. Any ideas? Any way to contact Heritagequest? Thanks, Grace in AK

1920 census John Mann Jr Elgin, Kane County, IL

DennisDoyle45 — 16 Jun 2008 3:29:17 GMT

I am looking for information on John Mann Jr. born sometime in January, 1893 in the town of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. i would like to find out the exact date. his brother Harry registered for the WWI draft but I cant find one for John. yet the 1930 census lists him as a WWI veteran. he married a girl named Elvira Arlene Unknown Last Name. would love to find out on what date and her last name. I do not have any thing for John in the 1920 census. John died on 3/15/1969. as always any information would be greatly appreciated.

Naturalization Code/Abbreviations

Linda_Eddings — 14 Jun 2008 3:55:29 GMT

I want to make sure that I correctly understand the abbreviations under the question of naturalization. Could someone confirm or correct my assumption please. NA = Naturalized; AL = Alien; PA = Permanent Alien ?? Just want to be sure.
Thanks!

first page of retrieved census data begins with household 58

bcrobins — 7 Jun 2008 5:45:26 GMT

I have been researching the Barclay and Bricker families in the 1860 US census for Greensburg PA. I expected to see the first page of retrieved data start with household 1, as in the 1870 census, instead of number 58. Is this more likely to be a problem with the scan, or with the original records?

Is there a way to search census for combination of names in households ?

pamsinc — 23 Mar 2008 3:11:21 GMT

I have an ancestor Jeremiah Patterson who showed up w/ his parents in the Gilmer County, GA 1850 census, and whose wife shows up there (Gilmer Co) in 1880, but remarried. Family history suggests that my ancestor died around 1872. So the intact family of my ancestor, his wife, and their children, should be on the 1860 and 1870 census somewhere. But years of looking haven't found them. The wife was from TN (maiden name Davis), and the part of GA they were from is near NC, so I have tried to focus on NC, GA, and TN.

My belief is that they may be in another household and the enumerator gave them the last name of that head of household. I have several instances of that with other ancestors. So it would be really helpful if I could search for the combination of first names - in this case Jeremiah, Elizabeth, William, John, Mary, and Andrew.

But all I can find to do is to search the names individually - and that is the approach I've been taking for 6 years. I could do that for 6 more given the fact that those aren't exactly uncommon names - even when you filter by birth date ranges and/or state of birth.

Any ideas from this group? Thanks!

Pam

need help 1930 census shows william king and olie in waverly

elmerenaoliver — 11 Apr 2008 4:23:05 GMT

children were donald,william,george, foster. have a picture of the family, these are my dad kin, can anyone tell me if william and olie died there,william was 32 olie was 25 or 28

Census -1920 - lookup for Charles H. Steiner

Lesaar1 — 12 May 2008 4:34:24 GMT

Hello,

it would be nice if one could look if there is also a census entry in the 1920 census and the others before that date (if they have been so long in the USA) for Charles H. Steiner with his son Jerome and daughter Rita. I have the 1930s entry.

Thanks.

Marcel

Census lookup please

Lesaar1 — 12 May 2008 9:27:55 GMT

Hello,
I am searching for the census in 1930 of Johanna Offermann or Steiner. She was born 1888 in Germany and came to the USA in 1923. She was a born Lesaar and first married to a Offermann. Her sons are Karl Offermann and Ewald Offermann/Steiner.

Thanks.

Marcel

Need death dates for William and Rebecca Kelchner living in Ohio

Cherri58 — 7 May 2008 3:08:41 GMT

William and Rebecca Kelchner are on the 1920 - 1930 census living in Lakewood, Cuyahoga county, he is a salesman and they own their home. His sister's obit in Nov 1944 says Wm is living in Toledo by his brother's obit in Sept. 1946, he is listed as deceased. His wife maiden name was Rebecca Mathews. Any help would be appreciated.

Missing census records

jrboddie — 9 May 2008 7:53:34 GMT

Has anyone found that Ancestry is missing census records that can be found elsewhere (e.g. National Archives)?

I have exhausted search possibilites and have resorted to browsing a county page by page with no success.

What I would like to know from the more experienced researchers is: would it be worthwhile to make a trip to the National Archives to look at the microfilm? I know they use the same index so that will be no help.

August 'Gustav' Radka / Catharine Otremba; Maryland / Maine

twubbl — 8 May 2008 9:41:08 GMT

August 'Gustav' Radka b. abt. 1886, m. Catharine Otremba, b. abt. 1889, first settled in Anne Arundel, Maryland. They had six children: August 'Gustine', Martin J, Charles, John F, Amelia and Margaret. Some of these children are still alive (2008) but they didn't know much about their ancestry.

The family moved to Skowhegan, Maine at some point. They didn't have very much money growing up. Can anyone point me in the direction of more information of this family?

Thank You, Linda

names spelled wrong in many census records

PriscillaR — 17 Apr 2008 5:42:59 GMT

It's always been very frustrating, to me at least, to find ancestors in census records. I understand that names were often spelled phonetically but I also see stupid transcriptions of names too.
Why doesn't Ancestry hire people who have some knowledge of genealogy who can at least make a better educated guess at what the name actually is.
I saw one this week in which a name was transcribed as "Anus"...really!

I've made several hundred (more likely well over a thousand) requests for additional names to these records and we have to PAY to search these bad transcriptions???
It takes away from research time to submit these corrections so others can find the people they are looking for.
The least Ancestry could do is to give those of us who are willing to submit full names where there were only initials or changes some extra 'free' service for doing them a favor.

Street Names on Census

coffeenerd — 1 May 2008 6:23:23 GMT

Hi all:
Does anyone know of a way to find a specific street on a census? That is, if I know what street I want, how can I find out which pages of the census to search. Don't get me wrong-I have no objection to the "slog it through, page by page" method, but am wondering if there is an index of some sort.
Many thanks!

1930 Lookup Needed

smarie89 — 24 Apr 2008 2:23:11 GMT

I'm searching for the 1930 Census record for Edward Rice, spouse Ruth. He was born in 1894, and they were living in Kings County, NY. I found the listing in the index here, but I don't have access to the images. I'm currently going image by image through the Heritage Quest site instead (they don't have that area indexed yet), but there are so many images to go through. I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me exactly which district in Kings County to look in.

Place of Birth--Indian Country?

kbblun — 8 Apr 2008 4:57:40 GMT

Entry in 1860 Arkansas census lists place of birth for Mary Sanders as "Indian Country". Her DOB would have been around 1833. What areas would have been considered "Indian Country" at that time? Would this mean that she was Native American or just possibly a pioneer child born there? The 1870 entry for her looks like place of birth is recorded as "CN"--what is this?

Census help on Alvin Mann, Brooklyn, NY

DennisDoyle45 — 24 Apr 2008 4:12:57 GMT

I am looking for census information on Alvin Mann in the modern census', 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970. He lived in Brooklyn, NY. He married Marion Hensch around 1950. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Searching Brayman in Clinton Valley in Pontiac Michigan

kristenbrayman — 20 Apr 2008 10:28:18 GMT

I've done my research on the message boards and the net and see that Michigan prohibits the release of past medical records even if the patient is deceased. I'm searching for Effner Brayman, DOB 25 May 1915, DOD 31 May 1971. I was able to find him in the SSDI and his parents, but there is a lot of missing information. Father is George Brayman and Maggie (Worden) Brayman. Effner's living son Timothy didn't know a thing about him other than he spent his life and even died in the Clinton Valley psychiatric hospital (previously Eastern Michigan Assylum for the Insane and later Pontiac State Hospital). 1900 census shows Maggie and George, 1910 shows Maggie, George, and Millie Bryman (only 1 a), can't find 1920, and 1930 shows Maggie and "Elmer" Brayman, but the original document says Effner. It also says that Maggie is widowed with only Effner living with her - both George and Millie have disappeared by 1920 since no census was found. I'm so stuck! Need help with the hospital info and finding further on Maggie, George, and Millie. Please??

need help for Manning/Glynn with 1910, 1910, 1920, 1930 census'

DennisDoyle45 — 17 Apr 2008 2:47:18 GMT

I am researching my friend's family tree as a gift for him for next Christmas. My friend's great-grandmother Anna Glynn was born about 1862 and married Charles Manning (1862 – 4/3/1936). They lived in Brooklyn. They had a daughter, Mary Edna Manning (9/12/1892 – 10/15/1951) and a son, William Manning (1890 – 5/14/1945). Any help finding info from these census would be greatly appreciated.

US census look-up request

marlabarr11 — 13 Feb 2008 10:16:38 GMT

Hello,

I found the following 2 family members indexed at ancestry but I only have Heritage Quest and it does not have them in their index. If someone could tell me the ED, Ward and page numbers I could find the images:

1900 Norma Hartman, age 3
Vanderburgh County, Indiana

1910 Norma Hartman, age 13
Lawrence County, IN

And if possible also

1920 Ben Kruchten age 22
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Thanks so much for any help,

Marlaina Fritz Barr

Question about Abbreviations from 1930 Census

PaulJMiller1 — 13 Apr 2008 3:18:59 GMT

Could someone help me with identifying what the abbreviations "PA" and AL" mean in the Naturalization category on the 1930 Census?

I would greatly appreciate the help!

Thanks!
Paul Miller

Need help with 1900 Census for Caldonna Garlen or Carter age 18

thinkpeople — 27 Jul 2007 11:09:23 GMT

Butterflyladyone1 needs help.
She is trying to find the parents of Caldonna Garlen.

She needs the 1900 Census for CALDONNA GARLEN or CALDONNA CARTER age 18. She thinks she was in Missouri.

She also needs the 1930 Census for Missouri as that has the birthdates listed and she needs to verify the birthdate.

Caldonna Garlen was my G-Grandma's maiden name
She was born Oct, 14th 1882 in Missouri
She married a Carter
She died May 28th 1943
I cannot find a record for her death or obit.

She is listed as Caldonna Carter on the 1920 census from Stoddard county---Elk Township Missouri.

Some of the spellings for the name found:
Garlen
Garlin
Garlon
Garlan
Garden

They may have lived in:
Stoddard County Missouri
Pemiscot County "
Dexter County "
Essex County "

Goldie Ellen Carter was my Grandma's maiden name.
She was born abt 1912 in Missouri
She married a Pullam
She died April 20th 1968 in Melvindale or Detroit Michigan (Wayne County)
I do not find her listed in the SSDI and have found no obit.

Thanks for your help.

Order of homes in Census

julieclem_1 — 10 Apr 2008 1:15:41 GMT

I was surprised to notice that when I looked up my great grandparents I also noticed that just two families down the page were my grandparents, not related to the other grandparents yet anyway. Does the census page show people that all live on the same street, house after house?

Thanks for your input everyone- you've been wonderful ancestry community!

Julie Pagliarulo

1920 Federal Census Lookup

jade1352 — 4 Jun 2002 10:37:40 GMT

Hi! I am looking for someone to do a lookup for my TURNWALL surname on the 1920 Federal Census. Ancestry.com lists 42 hits on that census and I am looking for any in PA and NY. If someone can help me I would appreciate it. Thankyou.

Jade

Ps) My email is jade_1351@hotmail.com - Not the one listed with this message. ty

1920 Lookup of John and Roxie Hughes

sonofedd — 20 Feb 2008 3:46:07 GMT

In 1900 John was in Caddo Louisiana with his first wife and two oldest daughters

In 1910 he was in Rockwall County Texas, PCT 3 with his second wife, Roxie, and three kids of their own, along with John's 4 from his first marriage and Roxie's two from her first marriage

In 1930 John and Roxie were living in Harrison County Texas, PCT 2, with five more of their kids and three grandchildren.

The 9 children from 1910 are nowhere to be found in 1920 or '30.

I think the Hicks living around John and Roxie in 1930 may be related to Roxie, as her maiden name was Hicks (but their's doesn't have an 's' at the end of their name).

I also was wondering if John and Edd Hughes' mother Rosetta was still living in 1920. She would be in her 70s.

street lookup

jamesjames136 — 22 Aug 2007 6:48:00 GMT

Is it possible to search the census knowing an address (eg montague street, birmingham) and find that record?

Confused

farfarawaysam — 3 Mar 2008 5:04:39 GMT

The 1870 Census has listed under John Scott Dejournett (http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=5455718&pid...)
children whose ages mean they would have been born before their mother was even born. For example, William in 1852. There are other sources with different dates. Why is this?

1850 Census Look up request

FinnAmerican — 13 Mar 2008 5:11:26 GMT

Can someone help me find information on the following Shannon's from the 1850 Census Kemper County,Mississippi?

Mrs. Shannon abt.1810
Lucinda Shannon abt.1831
Aaron Shannon abt.1828
Martha Shannon abt.1831
Benjamin Shannon abt.1847
George Shannon abt.1846
William Shannon abt. 1812

Help would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards
John

KY-Finding Area where ancestor lived?

shockley1993 — 11 Mar 2008 2:57:57 GMT

Is it possible to find an approximate area where my ancestors lived from the Census information? For example I have an ancestor who in 1870 lived in Hardin Co, KY in the Allison Precinct, Post Office: Howes Valley. Their Dwelling #188, Family #183

Thanks so much!
Deirdre

Please help to find Wolf Kardasch family

veronikarosenthal — 25 Feb 2008 8:32:41 GMT

Wolf Kardasch (the spelling can vary - Velv, Wulf, russian versian - Vladimir, surname - can be Kerdash/Kerdasch/Kardash). His father's name was Mordecai/Mark and mother's name was Fruma. He was born in Shpola, Ukraine (former Russia or Soviet Union) and moved to the US around 1920. He sent a letter to my family before World War II with a picture of his son. It was his son's Bar-Mitzva. By that time he had lived in Philadelphia, PA (or somewhere around). If you have any information about Wolf Kardash PLEASE let me know.

Census Question: Can you locate an individual by address??

TS — 31 Jul 2005 2:45:59 GMT

I have a relative that I know resided @ a home for forty years in New Jersey starting around 1900. Yet I can only find them in the 1930 census(not earlier). Is it possible to look them up by address??
Address is: Samuel Steinberg 108 Grand St., Hoboken, NJ

Any help would be appreciated

Patent Wright Agent

davecory — 25 Jan 2008 10:07:22 GMT

I have seen the occupation (if I am reading the census taker's handwriting correctly)"Patent Wright Agt." in the 1870 Missouri census. Anybody know what this was? Did it pertain to land patents from the U.S. government?

Help with Census handwriting PLEASE

farfarawaysam — 1 Mar 2008 2:13:49 GMT

Search > Census > U.S. Census > 1900 United States Federal Census > Virginia > Giles > Suyar Run > District 23

I can't read Place of Birth of person, mother, or father, besides the word "Ireland" and "Virginia." What does it say under lines 63, 64, and 65 (Hardiman) under those columns please?

Thanks

Need helping reading 1930 Census

crashdavis_1 — 17 Feb 2008 2:46:23 GMT

I am need your help reading of the below 1930 Census:

On line 8 is William L Gourley
Please look at Column 30 & 31
The title is: Whether a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces mobilized for any war or expedition

Column 30 Question is:______ "Yes or No"
Column 30/Line 8 answer is:__ Yes

Column 31 Question is:______ "What war or expedition"
Column 31/Line 8 answer is:__ <-----------Please help me transcribe what is written

Here is the direct website:
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&a......

Thank you
-Jim

US Census, County Districts and there area/locations

sjwilloughby — 26 Sep 2007 11:30:32 GMT

Hello,
First of all what is the "1-DIST" or "6-DIST" etc. when looking at a census location/area. Why, Were, Now did this area come about in each county.

Maybe you can help or tell me were to go for information. How do I know what census DIST to look in if I know someone lived in or at a certain address/area/town/city.

Is there maps for different census years that shows census DISTs with locations of cites/towns/streets. Is there a web site were we can type in a state, year and area or address or city or town and find out the census district number?

Thanks for your help!!!
Steve Willoughby

sjwilloughby173@hotmail.com

Need helping reading 1930 Census

crashdavis_1 — 16 Feb 2008 9:02:35 GMT

On line 8 is William L Gourley
Please look at Column 30 & 31
The title is: Whether a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces mobilized for any war or expedition

Column 30 Question is:______ "Yes or No"
Column 30/Line 8 answer is:__ Yes

Column 31 Question is:______ "What war or expedition"
Column 31/Line 8 answer is:__ <-----------Please help me transcribe what is written

Here is the direct website:
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&a...

Thank you
-Jim

Immigrants in Census

GeneBaker35 — 16 Jan 2008 3:05:39 GMT

I've been searching for my Great Grandparents in the 1870 Census. I have not been able to find them. My great grandparents arrived in 1865 from Bohemia and my GGF became a citizen in 1872. Are they missing because immigrants weren't counted?

Any Year, SLAVIN, San Francisco

P_Smethurst — 4 Feb 2008 4:00:51 GMT

Could SKS please look for Sheila Slavin, probably in San Francisco. I have a photograph of her probably taken between 1880 and 1900, by a photographer there, looks like his name was J.G. Hucks, 25 Third Street.

Many thanks.

I need US census look-up please

MorganCole34 — 1 Feb 2008 9:51:11 GMT

I just discovered who my g-granmother Mettler' parents are. But, I know g-grandma Mettler' mother side of the family, there is a huge family tree on the mother' side. It's the father of g-grandma that I barely know anything. Great-grandma Mettler was born H. Winifred Bell Aug 24, 1870 in Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa to Eva Ann Crosley and William A. Bell. All I have on William is that he served in the 10th Iowa Infantry, Company K in the Civil War. He was, according to g-grandma Mettler' death record) born in Bryan, Ohio which is in Williams Co. (it may be Byron, Greene Co., Oh, as that is where Winifred' daughter was born). When he signed up for the War in 1861 he is listed at 18 years of age, with a residence in Des Moines. He married Eva Ann Crosley Jan 3, 1867 Madison Co., Iowa. He looks to have died before Jan 17, 1879 as his civil War Pension has been filed by his widow Eva for their daughter. I've tried looking for William and his family in the 1850/60 and 1870 census' at Ancestry.com and other sites, but i have no membership, so i cannot see the full info. If anybody would like to lend me their eyes in this search, I'd be very appreciative.

1850 census look-up request

marlabarr11 — 30 Jan 2008 9:08:58 GMT

Hello,

I am hoping someone might be able to look up William BOGGS in the 1850 census of Lee Co, VA. I have heritage quest and there is no index for 1850. With the page number I should be able to find the image - there are 200+ pages to Lee Co, making it difficult to go through page by page with dial-up.

Thanks for any help,
Marlaina Barr

1920 US Census - general questions

Erik_Pilgaard_Vinther — 11 Jan 2008 9:54:47 GMT

Hi,

If a farm schedule number is listed, can i then find this farm schedule somewhere?

In the right margin (to the right of the pre-printed line number) an additional number is written, i.e. "036" - what does this refer to?

Thanks
Erik
Denmark

What Is The Best Way to Seek Census Lookups - This Board or Individual State Boards?

mcteer — 8 Dec 2007 3:06:05 GMT

In the days of yore, (showing my age), the individual state approach would have been the way. But with the internet, would it be better just to seek assistance at this one board or the old each state of interest?

Thanks,

Michael McTeer
29 Palms, CA

Need help with place name

jlee5411 — 7 Jan 2008 3:12:44 GMT

This is an 1880 census of my great grandfather in Geneva Alabama. Im trying to figure out his fathers birthplace. Ive highlighted in red. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

census records

DebbieCiak57 — 6 Jan 2008 1:02:14 GMT

If I were in the Military would I have been enumerated in 1920? If so where do I find those records?

1900 census look-up request

marlabarr11 — 8 Dec 2007 4:09:16 GMT

Hello,

I am hoping to find the information Ancestry has for:

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Willie Kruchten
Birth: abt 1885
Residence: Cook county, Illinois

I have Heritage Quest and it does not have this person in the Index. If anyone could provide me with the Precinct (it is probably in Chicago) ED and page number, I should be able to find the image.

Thanks for any help,
Marlaina Barr

Free Census Site

msparker505 — 6 Dec 2007 11:21:49 GMT

http://www.census-online.com/links/IN/ Replace IN after getting to link with your state i.e. NY, NC, VA etc.

Free census??

tash102 — 22 Nov 2007 4:15:53 GMT

I want to start a family tree without paying. Where are the free US census records???

1850 US Fed census....deaf, dumb, insane, blind, pauper or convict section

LCallawayWA — 12 Feb 2007 4:52:16 GMT

In one of my branch families, in the column deaf or dumb, insane, blind, pauper or convict.....
One relative, a 15 year old male had a '1'
and a 12 year old female had a '5'.

What does this mean ? I tried figuring it out and there was no way the the 12 year old girl with the 5 could have been a convict so that theory was shot. The 15 year old male could have deaf or dumb and he is not listed on any census' that I can find to verify this. Nor is the 12 year old girl who later married my 3x great grandfather marked on any further census records in these categories.

So, is anyone able to help me with these numbers ?

I'd appreciate it greatly !

Lori Callaway
callaway525@msn.com

1930 census relation question

itguyinsc — 20 Dec 2004 4:29:23 GMT

Can anyone please tell me what "son-ab" means in the relation column? My family has two boys listed with this code, so I do not think that it is a mistake. I am unable to find anything anywhere that might tell me what this means though.

1930 Census Record - Natrona Co., WY

JDWafford — 25 Nov 2007 8:09:03 GMT

I am sending a copy of the 1930 Census Record for my Jenkins Family.

Behind one of the son's name is written what looks like "Ab",
this same thing is written behind where he is listed as son.
What Does This Mean?

1930 US Census Record: Continental Camp Precinct # 3 - Salt Creek Oil Field, Natrona County, Wyoming
(Pg. 33 & 34 of 89 Ancestry) # 138A - 23
# 127 / # 127 April 5, 1930

JENKINS, Lillie E. Head-H O 200 Fe W 32 M 17 WY KS IA
JENKINS, Violet W. Dau Fe W 12 S WY CO WY
JENKINS, Virgil C. Son M W 10 S WY CO WY
JENKINS, Vernon Ab Son Ab M W 9 S WY CO WY
JENKINS, Eugene Son M W 5 S WY CO WY

Vernon has an "Ab" behind his first name and again behind Son. Such as:
Vernon Ab Son Ab

I am not sure what this means. I have never seen this before.

Can someone answer this question then email me directly at: ograndma@sbcglobal.net

Thank you,
Joyce

1930 Census

jettbaker — 12 Nov 2007 1:02:43 GMT

I found a list of the abbreviations for Military service, But I have not found anything on the Exeption codes, does anyone know where or if there is a reference for this?

I have 2 ancestors that have a no for service and then a Number in the second column???

Here’s a list of the abbreviations that were used for Column 31:

WW – World War I
Sp – Spanish-American War
Civ – Civil War
Phil – Philippine Insurrection
Box – Boxer Rebellion
Mex – Mexican Expedition

census page(image)

GDorseyBowen — 4 Nov 2007 7:55:25 GMT

The census page(image) for the following is incorrect at Ancestry. Does anyone have access to this image via some other source where I can get a copy or from which you can send me a copy.

George

Name: Frederick Ries
Home in 1880: New York (Manhattan), New York City-Greater, New York
Age: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1869
Birthplace: New York
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's name: Thomas
Father's birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Emily
Mother's birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: At School
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

How enumerated if on boat?

fruitjars — 5 Nov 2007 4:23:35 GMT

I'm wondering what if a person has a job working on a boat and does not have an actual residence they own or rent? How would these people be enumerated?

Place of birth -- Tonza -- does anyone know where it was?

JoMac53 — 4 Nov 2007 6:00:28 GMT

Surname: FELLER
Location of census: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
In 1910, his place of birth is listed as Hungary
In 1920, his pob is Tonza (someone else added "Nor")
In 1930, his pob is Yugoslavia

Native language is always German.

I can't find any place called Tonza. The Ancestry.com indexer listed Norway as the place of birth but I don't know how the census supervisor, or whoever it was that added Nor, would even know where it was. There are lots of other corrections in the opposite-slanting handwriting, so I know it wasn't the original enumerator.

I've included an image of the name. It's pretty easy to read but was it really in Norway? I can understand the Hungary/Yugoslavia relationship, but Norway!?

TIA
Jo

FRANK MARTIN

MAMARTIN29 — 24 Oct 2007 5:40:44 GMT

I am looking for information about my grand father FRANK MARTIN, and his family. We believe he was borned in Worcester or New Bedford, Massachusetts, in March 1899. We also know that his father name was John Martin (his parents was Irish), and his mom was Mary O’Connell (she was Irish) His Brother was John Martin, or William Martin and his sister was Mary or Martha. They lived in Worcester, Mass (Canterbury Street – in 1900) and We also know that he lived in (1920..21..22…..1926) Rhode Island ( R.I. 418 Wickenden St…. and also… (1910- 1911- 1913.....in R.I. 399 Eddy Street…) and then he moved to Panama in Central America. ( + o - 1926)
Here is my grandfather’s military service record (s)
1920 – 1922 Accepted for enlistment at Providence R.I. (Hon. Discharged at Fort Adams R.I.
1923 – 1925 Accepted for enlistment at Providence R.I. (Hon. Discharged) at Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
1926 – 1929 Accepted for enlistment at Providence R.I. (discharged) at Fort Sherman, Canal Zone, Panama, Republic of Panama. Unfortunately he died pretty young in Panama, in 1955. We believed he had more relatives in USA and we are looking for some information about them. Please and Thanks.
Maria Alejandra Martin
Panama (Central America)

1830/1840 census of Benjamin Street

wardrop173 — 31 Oct 2007 6:05:24 GMT

I am looking for some information on Benjamin Street who I think was born about 1818 in England. I think in 1830 he might have been in Belmont co, Ohio, and possibly 1840 he was in Knox co, Ohio. Any information would be great.

Jim

1830/1840 census of Benjamin Street

wardrop173 — 31 Oct 2007 6:05:45 GMT

Census records - effective dates

gmoses64 — 30 Oct 2007 9:34:22 GMT

The 1920 US Federal Census asks for the "Name of each person whose place of abode on January 1, 1920 was in this family" and then asks for "Age at last birthday." Is it asking for age at last birthday as of January 1, 1920 or age at last birthday as of the enumeration date?

Lunatic asylums

ballindalloch — 25 Oct 2007 1:53:00 GMT

Please can anyone tell me whether the inmates of lunatic asylums were recorded on the census as inmates of workhouses were? So far I have been unable to trace any such entries.

Hoping someone can advise.

Chris

FRANK MARTIN

MAMARTIN29 — 24 Oct 2007 5:47:30 GMT

Mary Jane Wellington

JeanLuke71 — 20 Oct 2007 4:21:26 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE BIRTH OF MY GRANDMOTHER,MARY JANE WELLINGTON, BORN MAY 12TH, 1859, SAVANAH,ANDREW, MO. I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY HER MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME, FIRST AND LAST AS WELL AS THE FATHER'S FULL NAME TOO.

Non-Population Census

S_Connella — 15 Oct 2007 9:13:35 GMT

Does anyone know whether Ancestry plans to ever add the US Non-population census records? I live 15 minutes from a NARA location, and naturally, the roll I need is not there (according to the NARA website). It would be terrific to be able to access these from Ancestry.

Also, does anyone know other sources for these schedules? I need to look over more than one roll as I have limited information on the person I'm seeking...

Having problems looking up relatives in 1900 census

2ndEngineer — 12 Oct 2007 7:40:48 GMT

I am have problems looking up relatives in 1900 census on either side of my mothers family. On her fathers side I cant find any John M. Nelson in Leelanau County, Michigan but I can find the family in 1910 census.This a big family on that side (12kids,2 were twins). I know that my grandfathers family lived there since before 1995. On her mothers side I can also find the 1910 census in Berrien County, Benton Harbor Twnsp, but nothing before that. I know the lived in Salinas, California in 1895 as my grandmother was born there and I know they left to go to Michigan with Benjamin Purnell to form the Israelite House of David sometime in the early 1900 shortly after my greatuncle was born. Could someone please help me or if there is anyone that had relatives that was involved with the group, please contact me as its a big wall that I have come too in my search of my realtives

1850/60 Census Lookup Please

P_Smethurst — 3 Oct 2007 1:36:02 GMT

I am looking for Cecelia Mason, wife of Robert Mason, both born Scotland around 1810. The rest of the family immigrated to New York by 1832, but I don't know whether Cecelia and her husband joined them.

A lookup in either of these censuses would be very much appreciated.

What is John's Occupation?

GordonGrening — 8 Oct 2007 11:48:25 GMT

1900 Census
Wilkes Barre, Ward 11, Luzerne, PA
Enumeration District: 171
Page: 6B
Lines: 76-82
Name: Houser, John

I can make out what the son, John Houser's occupation is on line 80. Watchmaker perhaps?

1900 census lookup please

philsmith24 — 23 Sep 2007 9:32:38 GMT

Could some kind person please look up an Emma Kate Wright in the 1900 census please?
She was born 1872 in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England and emigrated in 1894 - she is listed as a servant on the ship's passenger list and could be with a family called Procter also from England.

Many thanks in anticipation
Phil

Individuals born at sea

aikimarion — 21 Sep 2007 6:08:53 GMT

Where would be the most best place to look for a birth record for a person born at sea?

The family story is that my great-grandfather, Richard Hughes, was born on the boat coming over from Ireland. Some Census records show birthplace as "Pennsylvania" but the 1920 Census shows "at sea Nova Scotia" and and I saw another that showed "Newfoundland". I'm a bit at a loss as to where to look first or where to concentrate my efforts.

Suggestions on where to search appreciated.

frank millar

yohyohy — 17 Sep 2007 9:36:28 GMT

please can someone look up on ancestry in 1930 cencus for frank millar.it only gives wifes first name mary,pensylvania. im lookin to see if the rest of the info mentions his wifed full name thnac so much jacki

census question

lisalockett21 — 11 Jun 2007 6:39:12 GMT

On the 1860 census, for example, the first column has "dwelling/house numbered in order of visitation". The next column is "families numbered in order of visitation".
If one family is listed with a number in the first column and second column and the next family only has a number in the second column does this mean those families were all living together in the same house? Could it have been an apartment building and they didn't number individual units?
I could not find a street name on that census.

frank millar

yohyohy — 17 Sep 2007 9:36:28 GMT

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Julia Pruitt and John Henry Powell

joanieknibbe2007 — 13 Sep 2007 12:45:48 GMT

Julia and John had my father, Joe Wheeler Powell. I always have known of Theodosha Pruitt and John Henry Powell, not Julia Pruitt. But on the name admendment, is shows birth record as Joe Wheeler Powell and we know him as JD Powell.
We are so bothered by this news! Now what do we expect? Did Julia Pruitt birth my father or did Theodosha Pruitt? The doctor who signed this was J. A. Wheeler. See, the Wheeler name is a doctor! We do not know why any of this came about for my father. He was born Nov. 16, 1914. We see his many names on Ancestry.com, J. Newman Powell, J.D. Powell, Newman J. Powell, so our mother was Loveda Eggleston, B: Feb. 22, 1920, Kingfisher, OK. Dad was B: in DeKalb, AL. John Henry Powell, GA and Theodosha & Julia was born in AL.

1930 Census Image missing on Ancestry - Other sources???

ecalleia — 9 Sep 2007 9:41:53 GMT

Hi -

Ancestry is missing most of the image for GG Aunt in the 1930 Census. If anyone can access it from another source I would really appreciate it.

I sent messages reporting the image problem several times but have not heard back at all (it has been over a year).

Her name is Frances Goldstein, Husband is Max J Goldstein, children Beatrice & Edith

Source information from Ancestry

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data:
United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and
Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York; Roll: 1469; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 195;
Image: 497.0.

Thanks for any help!

Absolutely can't find someone in 1880 Census, what is most likely?

OkieBunch — 15 Aug 2007 6:28:16 GMT

That is, with nothing resembling a good guess

1-Not looking hard enough

2-They were not indexed or skipped in some manner during the transcription process, for whatever reason

3-Just ommitted entirely during the actual 1880 enumeration

4-Could be any number of things, so you might be out of luck

5-Since your great-grandparents were married in June 1880, they might have been between "residences". Is that a possibility?

I've tried every search variable I can think of.
Factoring inaccurate birthdates, birthplaces, name variants (best I could, which might not be very good) even initials. I have gone to the county level, that I assume with confidence these people are in, I have gone statewide. I am about 99% sure they are in Texas, should I go broader? I've done nationwide searches of course, just not as intensely.

I am using the Ancestry, FamilySearch, and Heritage Quest search engines.

It isn't uncommon at all, of course, to not be able to find someone. Shouldn't you be able to muster up a good guess, or a somewhat good guess? I can make guesses for most of my brickwalls, to some degree or another but this one has become my #1 goal because it seems like it should be there.

Just asking for general advice, suggestions etc.

Looking for my great great grandparents (my direct paternal line). I can't find them together or apart or otherwise. They appear in the Johnson County Texas marriage book, married on June 10th, 1880.

Her name was Josephine Stone born March 1861 in KY. her parents are there in Johnson County, Texas, as is a couple of siblings. His name was Joseph G Bunch born (according to the 1900 Census) in Apr 1852 in MS. His birth date isn't verified anywhere else, so I've tried my best to account for it during searches. Her birthdate is verified, although I've accounted for it as well. +/- 2, 5, 10, 20 whatever. I've left it blank, etc.

Just been looking for a couple of years and thought I'd ask if anyone had a suggestion. I came to the conclusion about a year ago that they were skipped but then I read an article that said not very many people were skipped in the 1880. And her parents are there, I don't know his parents, or siblings, so that is no help.

1870 Census - ISO William Zeller

SMAL_Sunderhaus — 3 Sep 2007 3:09:00 GMT

I have spent many hours in search of William Zeller in the 1870 census with no luck. I have located the family in the 1860 and 1880 censuses in the same location, but have been unsuccessful in finding them in the 1870 census using a page-by-page search. I know that their daughter Amelia was born May 22, 1870 in Iowa. I am hoping that someone out there can find them. Here is what I know about the family:

1860 United States Federal Census
about Henry Sellar
Name: Henry Sellar
Age in 1860: 7.12
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Iowa
Home in 1860: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
Gender: Male
Post Office: Burlington
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
William Sellar 23
Elizabeth Sellar 22
Henry Sellar 7.12

Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: M653_319; Page: 205; Image: 205.

1880 United States Federal Census
about William Sellers
Name: William Sellers
Home in 1880: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
Age: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Nassau
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Elizabeth
Father's birthplace: Nassau
Mother's birthplace: Nassau
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farm Gardner
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
William Sellers 50
Elizabeth Sellers 37
Henery Sellers 20
Annie Sellers 14
Amelia Sellers 10
Caroline Sellers 7
Theresa Sellers 5
Christian Sellers 3

Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T9_337; Family History Film: 1254337; Page: 127.3000; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 0254.

1895 Iowa State Census, Des Moines County, Burlington

Name: William Zeller
Age: 64
Race: W
Birthplace: Germany

Name: Elisebeth Zeller
Age: 52
Race: W
Birthplace: Germany

Name: Christ Zeller
Age: 18
Race: W
Birthplace: Des Moines Co IA

Name: Matilda Zeller
Age: 14
Race: W
Birthplace: Des Moines Co IA

Name: August Zeller
Age: 10
Race: W
Birthplace: Des Moines Co IA

Name: Edward Zeller
Age: 8
Race: W
Birthplace: Des Moines Co IA

Name: Toraza Zeller
Age: 20
Race: W
Birthplace: Des Moines Co IA

1900 United States Federal Census
about Thresa Davis
Name: Thresa Davis
[Thresa Zelbert]
Home in 1900: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Iowa
Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter
Father's name: Wm H
Mother's name: Elizabeth
Race: White
Occupation: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Wm H Zelbert 70
Elizabeth Zelbert 57
Tillie L Zelbert 19
August Zelbert 15
Edward Zelbert 13
Thresa Davis 25

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T623 429; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 3.

Thanks in advance,
Mary Beth

US Census Schedules

Franklin4717 — 4 Aug 2007 12:16:10 GMT

this is reather a question about the censuses that had schedules. There are a number that done and I would like to know about them and if Ancestry.com has them on the site. I know that for example there are schedules for agriculture, manufaturing and such - but where does one go to find them?

Census is Correct Ancestry has it incorrect

nicetrytoday — 30 Aug 2007 12:06:19 GMT

Hi, I'm new to Ancestry.com. I finally found my great great grandfather in the 1910 census. His name is correct on the actual census "Bartunek" but the name displayed by ancestry is incorrect "Bestwick". How can this be corrected?
Thanks,

NT

Social Security/Census

wildfire1969 — 28 Aug 2007 2:22:00 GMT

I was wondering if census/social security information on a person will tell what sort of job a person held during their life?

Looking for Stakic Mile (Mike) arrived 1910.

eldoradowoodland — 26 Aug 2007 8:52:42 GMT

I am looking for my ancestor Mile Stakic, who arrived 1910. from Croatia-Austira to N.York, N.Y. ship:Adriatic.
age: 28,
Any help for census 1910. when he arrrived.,or later,years.
Not quit sure when he`s get citizenship.

Reading Census Forms?

WildstngII — 4 Apr 2007 3:50:51 GMT

Stuipd questions, but in doing research on my family, I keep running across Census records that say FREE INHABITANTS
Is this for Freed Blacks or General population?

I am looking for 1880 Census on George H Thomas or Parthenia F Thomas Wilson?

Some come back regular Federal Census and some are Free Inhabitants.

I'm CONFUSED>>>>>

Census Mortality Schedule

jharman20 — 20 Aug 2007 3:07:43 GMT

Could someone give me some insight into the Census Mortality Schedule? Is it available online, how far back it goes, etc.
Thanks
R Burgan

1870 US Census Lookup Request: Lars Andersson family near Bishop Hill, Illinois(?)

jabenson43 — 19 Aug 2007 3:26:45 GMT

A friend is trying to solve an ancestor puzzle and I suggested a lookup in the 1870 census might help.

The family consisting of:

"Bunsa" Lars Andersson (b. 7 Apr 1827)
wife Karin (b. 27 Jun 1822)
s. Erik (b. 5 Jan 1855)
s. Lars (later, "Louis") (b. 29 Apr 1858)
d. Karin (b. 15 May 1860)
s. Anders (b. 25 Feb 1863)
d. Anna (b. 9 Aug 1865)

emigrated from Venjan parish (Kopparberg county), Sweden in May 1869. They reportedly arrived in the U.S. in June and traveled to Illinois with the intention of residing at the Swedish community of Bishop Hill in Henry county. The story goes that they stayed at Bishop Hill for two years and then moved to Minnesota. I found them in the 1880 census at Isanti county (Maple Ridge twp) Minnesota as "Bunsa L. Anderson", with wife, Karin, and two of the children: Louis and Karin.

Therein lies the mystery: what happened to the other 3 kids? Not even a hint that these children even existed was ever passed down to later generations.

If the family can be located in 1870, it will narrow down the time period when the children disappeared. It's not clear whether any of the missing kids will appear in 1870; they might have perished on the boat, for instance.

I have personally searched the films of 1870 Henry county and scanned over half the townships, particularly those near Bishop Hill, but without success. Since I'd reached the point of diminishing returns, I thought I'd see if the family could be located by a lookup. Maybe they lived in a neighboring county or in Chicago. I suppose there's even a chance they were already in Minnesota by 1870 (despite family lore).

Note that "Bunsa" is what's known as a "farm name", not Lars Anderson's actual given name. Swedes from the region where Lars and family came from had a custom of prepending the name of the farm where they resided to their given + patronymic names as a way of reducing name confusion (i.e. too darn many plain-old "Lars Andersons" living in the vicinity). I don't know if he would have been recorded in the 1870 census as Lars, Bunsa, or something else.

My friend and I will greatly appreciate any help in solving this puzzle. Thanks.

Jeff