Hi Richard. The initials look like C.B. to me. But, unfortunately, I can't think of what that would mean for a place in Canada... Line 23 has New Hampshire, but the H doesn't look the same. When you compare the first initial to the many Cs written, there is a beginning tail that is formed similarly. Just my opinion. Let us know what you find out. Regards - Donna -----Original Message----- >>From: Richard Murray <[email protected]> >>Sent: Nov 2, 2008 11:39 AM >>To: [email protected] >>Subject: [CAN-USA-MIG] 1880 US census >> >>In the 1880 Census, for Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts >>there are two boys, Samuel A. and Thomas J. Murray, ages 13 & 10 >>respectively, listed as "at school" with place of birth shown as "HB". >> >>Can anyone enlighten me as to what "HB" would stand for. >>Richard