>Have you looked in teh Ohio census? I would think that would be the >first place to check. One of the sons brothers of the families mentioned, Jasper Newton Harris, married a half 1st cousin of mine. They are indeed from Licking County, moved to Louisa County between 1850/60. The 1850 United States federal census. Page Number: 110 216, Licking Township, Licking County, Ohio; enumerated on September 10, 1850. Line Number: 34, Dwelling Number: 1531, Family Number: 1619: Harvey Harris, age 31, male, occupation farmer, value of real estate $4200, born in Ohio Eliza A. Harris, age 30, female, born in Ohio (She is Eliza Ann Orem) Harriet Harris, age 9, female, born in Ohio, attended school during census year Isaac Harris, age 7, male, born in Ohio, attended school during census year Thomas Harris, age 4, male, born in Ohio Rachel Harris, age 1, female, born in Ohio Jesse Harris, age 25, male, occupation laborer, value of real estate $3500, born in Ohio There were four children born after their move to Iowa. I have more information if you need it. Dennis Brumm