I've been collecting data on lots of Thomas ELLIS while trying to locate my own. This is one I found on the 1850 census. Hope it helps somebody. Marsha ***** 1850 Census, Marion Twp., Ogle Co., Illinois p. 87, fam. #4 Thomas ELLIS 57 M farmer Mi Prudence 46 F Mi Charlotte A. 18 F Mi Margaret G. 14 F Mi Aaron G. 12 M Mi Elizabeth G. 10 F Mi Caroline W. 7 F Ill Ellen P. 3 F Ill Harris SPALDING 26 M Pa. I'm not sure what state MI is supposed to be, that's the way it was written.