Hi, I was reseaching an 1870 census for Rowan county North Carolina and I came across the following family group. I hope it may help someone but I am also curious as to who it might be because my ancestor is in the neighboring county of Iredell. Elizabeth Elam 38 Thomas 15 Benjamin 12 Chalmus 9 Nancy L. 1 Based on the age of the youngest child, I would say she was a recent widow. Hope this helps someone. Kent Elam