In case you haven't heard this somewhere else, the 1920 census images are free on Ancestry.com June 15-17. It's one of the few times where you don't have to sign up for a free trial. You have to use the search box on this page though. _http://www.censusfinder.com/1920-census-free.htm_ (http://www.censusfinder.com/1920-census-free.htm) Now I have a question someone might be able to answer. My gr grandfather was born and died in Hanover Twp, Shelby Co, but no matter what possible combination of names I use he is not listed in the 1920 census. I know exactly where he lived. The same is true for my paternal grandfather, although he lived in Rush County for a few years including the year 1920. Even with the advanced search options I get nothing. Wasn't complying with the census mandatory in 1920? How is it possible that they were not included? Thanks for any insights. Jill

I don't know if anyone else has had these problems (on any census reading not just 1920) but for instance my line of SINEX has been shown as LINEX, FENIX, SENIX and other variations which lookded really "wierd" but the way they thought it was - it depends on who/how they read/deciphered it ~ just a thought ~ Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington) ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jknitl@aol.com> To: <INSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 7:15 AM Subject: [INSHELBY] 1920 Census free two days > In case you haven't heard this somewhere else, the 1920 census images are > free on Ancestry.com June 15-17. It's one of the few times where you don't > have to sign up for a free trial. You have to use the search box on this page > though. > > _http://www.censusfinder.com/1920-census-free.htm_ > (http://www.censusfinder.com/1920-census-free.htm) > > Now I have a question someone might be able to answer. > > My gr grandfather was born and died in Hanover Twp, Shelby Co, but no matter > what possible combination of names I use he is not listed in the 1920 > census. I know exactly where he lived. The same is true for my paternal > grandfather, although he lived in Rush County for a few years including the year 1920. > Even with the advanced search options I get nothing. > > Wasn't complying with the census mandatory in 1920? How is it possible that > they were not included? Thanks for any insights. > > Jill > > > ==== INSHELBY Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to often check-out our website at www.rootsweb.com/~inshelby/index.htm > > History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. > > - Cicero > > For questions regarding the list, contact me at mmweaver1864@sbcglobal.net > > Thanks! > Melinda > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 > > >

Jill writes: > Now I have a question someone might be able to answer. My gr grandfather was born and died in Hanover Twp, Shelby Co, but no matter what possible combination of names I use he is not listed in the 1920 census. I know exactly where he lived. The same is true for my paternal grandfather, although he lived in Rush County for a few years including the year 1920. Even with the advanced search options I get nothing. Wasn't complying with the census mandatory in 1920? How is it possible that they were not included? Thanks for any insights. Jill ===== Jill -- How is it possible? Well, my dear old granddad sicked the hounds on anybody he didn't want to be bothered with. Especially "guv'm't men" who asked questions he thought were none of their "dambizness." Tended to discourage visitors. Of course that was in Arkansas and maybe folks on Indiana were more polite by 1920. What was your g.grandfather's name? Where did he live? I'll be glad to look for him in another couple of sources I have access to. Maybe a new set of eyes could find him? Do you know the names of any of the neighbors (since you say you know where he lived). Did you find him in the 1910 census? or the 1930 census? I've had luck looking for known friends or relatives and finding elusive people nearby on the census, sometimes spelled in an odd way or listed under the name of another family member. Jeanne