The militia lists were compiled between 1861 and 1863, but the Presidential order for this census was issued 4 Aug 1862. Read more at the Illinois State Archives __Descriptive Inventory__ online here (may have to cut/paste; refresh or revisit if down) http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/di/301__002.htm 301.029 MILITARY CENSUSES. You might contact the ISA to see if they can pin the date down any further. I do know the enrolling officer for this census of New Athens had no specific date on it - but perhaps a date appears on the original militia list? Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl" <cjordan3@cinci.rr.com> To: <ILSTCLAI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: [ILSTCLAI] 1862 Military Census > Can someone tell me the dates that the military census was taken in New > Athens precinct in 1862. I'm trying to narrow down a date of death. The > mother is present for the census but there is a second marriage for the > husband on 17 Aug 1863. Any help would be appreciated. > Thanks, > Cheryl > Clinton County, Ohio > >