This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: balk1a Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/2889.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: They were in Cedar County Missouri for the 1870 Census. Erath and Palo Pinto Counties in Texas are correct as John Gay Carson (my great grandfather) lived there for a period of time. I do have the info on Mary and the son Armsted - thanks. But finding James' parents has proven to be quite a challenge. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.