"Families are Forever"...and ever...and ever... Yes, they are eternal. You are aware that Powell/Howell are often the same? Mine skipped the census! His wife is there and has another child each time but he never shows. At the end he does a complete disappearing act. I wonder if he headed for the gold fields. Guess we'll never know. You've checked www.familysearch.org for your John, right? I know it's not always reliable but does give hints. Priscilla