Could be the man who took the 1920 census died. And NO one finish his census job up... This happen here in Dearborn Co., So, the whole northwest section of Jackson Twp. is missing from the census.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeanne Surber" <surberj@earthlink.net> To: <INSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: [INSHELBY] 1920 Census & Jill's g.grandfather > 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 > > > > ==== 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 > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >