This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MLS919 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.davidson/4832.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1900 census index for Ohio shows 3 results for Harry DAVIDSON, b. abt. 1881-1883, but in each case, the parents were born in Ohio. In my experience, "Harry" is usually a nickname for a more formal name like Henry or Harold. Is it possible that Harry's given name was Herbert? There is a family in Lorain County with a son Herbert that fits the age of "Harry", and both parents were born in Ireland. You might want to consider this: Source Citation: Year: 1900 Census Place: Camden, Lorain, Ohio Roll: T623 1295; Page: 5A Name: Herbert Davidson Home in 1900: Camden, Lorain, Ohio Age: 17 Birth Date: Jul 1882 Birthplace: Ohio Race: White Andrew Davidson, Head, 77, b. Nov. 1823, married 36 yrs., b. IRE, parents b. IRE, Immigrated 1855, In the US 45 yrs, Naturalized, Farmer Martha Davidson, Wife, 55, b. Nov. 1844, mother of 9 children, 7 living, b. IRE, parents b. IRE, Immigrated 1864, In the US 46 yrs., Naturalized Frank Davidson, Son, 24, b. Apr. 1876, b. OH, Farm Laborer Lona Davidson, Daughter, 20, b. Oct. 1879, b. OH, School Teacher Herbert Davidson, Son, 17, b. July 1882, b. OH, Farm Laborer James Davidson, Son, 14, b. Nov. 1885, b. OH, at school Mamie Davidson, Daughter, 9, b. Apr. 1891, b. OH, at school 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.