In a message dated 04/02/2004 11:45:36 GMT Standard Time, HelenMSul@aol.com writes: > I am new to this list and was wondering if there is a surname index for > 1861 > Census. > In general there isn't. Locally, a few have been produced for very limited areas of Northumberland, most of which are in the Tyne valley, but that's all. The NDFHS would love to hear from volunteers willing to help do the work! Best wishes, Geoff Nicholson 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU (0191 417 9546) Professional Genealogist - Northumberland and Co Durham.