I believe you had a state census in 1865. It wouldn't happen to be alphabetized by the state? My two families lived in, got married, died & had children in the 1860s. The only record I have been able to get is a marriage in Stephenson County. I have written their rootsweb to see if anyone knows anything of these people. They were not listed in the 1865 census in Stephenson County. Thanks for your suggestions. Elaine Linke, Fargo, ND