Ok, I've come to the conclusion that this MUST be my Great Grandfather, William Aldridge, in the census excerpt below. Does anyone recognize the family he is living with? White County, ARK, Gray Twp, 1870 MANN, Samuel (looks like) 62yr Male Farmer from Virginia '', Elizabeth, 17, F, housekeeper, TN ", William, 12, M, -- , TN ", Joel S., 17, M, farm laborer, TN ", Elizabeth, 17, F, housekeeper, AR ALDRIDGE, A., 27, F, "at home", TN ", William, 7, M, --, AR NOLAN, David, 55, farm laborer, TN Wm.'s father died the year he was born, and his mother went to live with an "Uncle", according to my Grandfather. I have no idea what the "A." stands for, nor do I know Wm's father's name. My Grandfather had said she, Wm's mother, went to live with a family named "Main" or some spelling variation thereof, but this is the closest thing I've found, what with needing to find an Aldridge female living with a 6ish year old son. Any ideas, comments, suggestions? Laura