This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: K_Stone_289 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/6466.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Was her occupation listed in census records? Modesto and Stanislaus County were very rural then. Agriculture was big. What is a modist? 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. <br>