I am not sure how this got turned around, although believe me I need all the help I can get most of the time. This originated from a posting from Rachelle when she was looking for James Barrett and Katie Bonds. Well actually her ancestor is America his second wife, Thanks loads to everyone who offered to help me with the census. It took some time but I think I pretty much have it down now. Rachelle may still need some help though. I wish I had asked a long time ago though a question that would have saved me time. I use to go to the census and the person would not be there. I didn't realize for a long time that they are made up of two pages. Dah!!!! Any way thanks again Deb -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: <CHenry8604@aol.com> To: <BARRETT-REUBEN-SC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [Barrett-Reuben-SC] Samuel Barrett's born in NC > In a message dated 1/26/04 10:21:15 PM Central Standard Time, > ewebiggs.deb@verizon.net writes: > > > I'm gonna have to get familiar with the census' meanings. That stuff you > > sent me I noticed it would have MS MS MS. I don't know what those exactly > > mean. I'll try to study up on it. Is their a Geneaology for Dummies book? LOL > > > > Means Born in, Father born in and Mother born in > > 139 #3 #3. I assume page 139? but have no clue as to the #3 #3. And 545-545 > means house number, family number and then page number > > > ==== BARRETT-REUBEN-SC Mailing List ==== > Barrett Surname DNA Project > http://www.flash.net/~parino/barrett-family-dna-project.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >