I assume you know there is a David Layton about the right age in both the 1830 and the 1840 census for Anderson Counties. Unfortunately I don't have access to any later than 1850 but if you run into a William Bell Milton or George Newman at the end of the century I would appreciate hearing. [email protected] wrote: > > I'm looking for my gr-gr-grandfather, David LAYTON b. about 1786 (1850 Census, > Anderson County, KY), wife Melinda YALAWAY (?). Melinda and children only in > 1860 Census. Is there a state census for 1855? Their son, David, born about > 1844 in Rough & Ready, KY, now Alton, in Anderson county.