Irene~ I have a copy of the 1860 census for Whiteside County. I find two possibilities for you. 1860, Sterling: #3293/3072 $3500/$4500 Johnson, S.P. 33 M New York Druggist Delia E. 24 F Vermont Polly 72 F Vt 1860, Portland: #3621/3384 $2500/$3600 Johnson, Samuel 54 Vt Farmer Christiana 49 F Vt Lelan 19 M IL Farm Laborer Chrisa 14 F IL Smith, Richard 26 M Vt Farm Laborer Lucy 22 F Vt Domestic $800 [according to the 1850 census for Caw, Mary 17 F NY Sc. teacher this Johnson family, Lucy is a daughter to Samuel and Christiana.] I hope this helps. Dawn Everling [email protected] Check http://www.isd.net/dcurtis1 for a listing of my Whiteside County resources. ----- Original Message ----- From: Irene Kleiber <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 2:54 PM Subject: Samuel P Johnston > Hello, > I was wondering if anyone has the 1860 Illinois census index. > I'm trying to locate Samuel P Johnston, sometimes spelled Johnson. I know he bought land in Whiteside Co., IL in 1850. > Thank You, Irene Kleiber >