http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/nc+ind ex+5409859326+F 1830 FIFTH FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX Rutherford Co., North Carolina was created in 1779 from the larger Burke & the old Tryon County. It consisted of all the area west of the old Mecklenburge Co. and "west" to the present state boundary. In 1778, Lincoln was created from the old Tryon Co. In 1779, part of Rutherford was created from Rowan & Tryon was discon't. In 1791, part of Buncumbe was created from, Burke & Rutherford In 1841, Cleveland was created from part of Lincoln & Rutherford In 1842, McDowell was created from part of Burke & Rutherford. In 1855, Polk was created from part of Henderson & Rutherford. So any of the following Surname's could have been recorded in the above Counties and never even moved! These "Index" records are alphabetized by surname, and given name they consist of 2,331 "Head of Household" (H/H) 1830 Census for Rutherford Co., NC. Records of the Bureau of the Census. Group RG-29 National Archives, Washington, DC 20408 HEADINGS SNDX = Soundex Code (Sound alike) NARS = National Archives & Record Service StR = State Reel Pg# = Page number to find H/H with family FGrp = Family Group * = Possible spelling errors This "Index" is just that! an "Index" to find the "actual" record you need to go to the NARS or a large Genealogy Library and scan the proper reel to find the proper family unit. If you still don't understand what I am talking about, you must go to my WWW page on "Howto" Research NARS Census records. My URL http://members.aol.com/prsjr/sc/howtocen.htm 1830 Census - Rutherford County, NC - A-K 1830 D160 DOVER Michal M-19 124 448 1st Regiment