Has anyone been able to locate Samuel Cowan in the 1870 census? I cannot seem to locate James and Margarett Cowan in 1870, but feel that they would have been living very near Samuel during that time since they were almost neighbors in 1860 and 1880, St. Clair, AL. I do not know if they moved or were skipped in the index books. Any help would be greatly appreciated. No one seems to know anything about James, the son of James Cowan and Frances Garrett. Unfortunately, it appears that I am the first person from his descendants to have an interest in family history research! Unless someone has another James born in SC around 1825, I am almost positive that he is the person that I have been trying to locate. Apparently his other descendants are not involved in the Cowan family research, but I would be glad to share any info that I have on his descendants with anyone who would like to fill out a "side" branch of their family tree. I don't have a lot, but am greatful for what I have found so far and more than happy to share! Once again, if anyone knows of another James that fits the above description- please let me know. I don't want to tie him to a family with which he doesn't belong. Thanks again, Sheila Jarrett --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail.