This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoanChristopher783 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/6943/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Were there any mental asylums in MA in the early 1900's and were the patients listed in the censuses? Many people were placed in asylums or hospitals, even though they weren't really mentally ill. Would they have been listed by name in the census? 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.