This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VanPELT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hg.2ADI/659 Message Board Post: Seek data re: WILLIAM VanPELT listed in the 1840 Warren Co, IL census 11N, R5W. Middle initial B or R ? Wife SARAH &/or MARY. This census shows 1 male under 5, 2 female 5-10. Is this WM the same one listed in 1850 Mercer Co census w/wf MARY, 2 males & 1 female? All help appreciated!