Carole, The 1840 Federal census of Sangamon Co., IL shows your Alex Reeves household as: 1 male age 50-60 2 females age 10-15 1 female 15-20 2 females 20-30 1 female 40-50 This is a publication from the Sangamon Co. Genealogical Society dated 1980, transcribed by Ruth Z. Marko. Hope this helps. Alyce Beggs ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.