This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hutson, Gibson, Crail, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lg.2ADE/1256 Message Board Post: Does anyone know how I can get a look at the Illinois, 1840 State Census. I have a paper that states: Name: Harmon Hutson State: IL County; Edgar County Township: No township stated Year: 1840 Record Type: State or Colonial census Page: 020 Database: IL. 1840 State Census Index I found it on Ancestry.Com 1810-90 Record. Hope someone can help me. I am trying to find the ages of his children. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Theresa Crail