A mortality schedule is a census form that was filled out for the people who had died during the year prior to taking the census. For instance, if the census were taken 1 June 1880, the 1880 mortality schedule would include the people who had died between 1 Jun 1879 and 1880. Hopefully! It's not very complete, but is always worth looking at. Diana -- *************************************************** Diana J. Muir, E-Educator, Professional Genealogist What good is magic if it can't save a unicorn? *************************************************** http://www.rootsweb.com/~genclass/ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard