This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DMcCMackey Surnames: Goodrich, Purdy Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.goodrich/1400/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1850 U.S. census for Marshall Co., Va. (now W.Va.) shows a James Goodrich, 67, born in Connecticut. Wallace Case's book lists a James Goodrich who lived for a time in W.Va., but that one was born in 1779 -- seemingly not the same guy. Also in the 1850 Marshall Co. census are households with Nathan Goodrich, 29; Nelson Goodrich, 30; and Minerva Goodrich Purdy, 27 -- all born in Ohio and possibly the children of the James listed in the census. Minerva was my G-g-grandmother. Does anyone have any clues that might help me determine the parentage and children of James Goodrich? His wife's name, according to the census, was Elizabeth, aged 55 in 1850, who died in 1853. Children living with him in 1850 were Elizabeth A., 17; and James Jr., 19. 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.