Debbie, I didn't find a William in 1840 or 1850. I did find one in 1860 in neighboring Monroe County. MCGINNIS, WILLIAM State: Indiana Year: 1860 County: Monroe County Township: Bloomington Township Page: 724 Date: July 19, 1860 Here are more details: William 48 M Maryland - M. E. Minister Ann B. 48 F New Jersey Alma B. 16 F Indiana - Teach Com School Sarah I. 14 F Indiana Martha J. S. 20 F Indiana - Teach Com School Swan A. 8 F Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 11:26 AM Subject: [INOWEN] 1840 and 1850 census lookup needed I need a census lookup for the following family in both the 1840 and 1850 census: William McGinnis Mary Ann wife Children are unknown, I am interested in the birth place of Mary Ann. And for the presence of all in the household in 1840. Thanks for any help Debbie Jennings