Mysty, Thank you for the reply. I am looking for an Elizabeth McEntire. I need to caution you that there are two widowed Elizabeth McEntire's in Marion County during this time period. The Elizabeth I am looking for should be about 41 years old. It is only family story that she was Indian. She bought land under the homestead act in Marion County in 1877. One of her children is shown grown and living with someone else as a farm hand. I have searched the census over and have been unable to find her. I have been at a brick wall with this and thought I would try some other avenues to locate her. I s there someone there in Marion County that does court house look ups. My other thought was to see when that piece of land was sold. I do know that she remained in Marion County until her death in 1930. Any help would be great. Judy