How many census records do you have Jesse in that gives state of birth? I know the 1850 and 1860. How about the 1870, etc., etc.? Usually, when a place of birth is very consistant throughout a number of census record periods, its about 99% sure that its correct. That doesn't necessarily mean that its correct that both of Stephen Williams parents were born in S.C. Marilyn -----Original Message----- From: Kristen [mailto:mickeysmile440@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 2:18 PM To: KYCHRIST-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYCHRIST] Williams I have a copy of the 1880 census of Christian County. Stephen Williams son of James states his father and mother are both born in S.C. Wife listed as Lucy and son Francis M. Williams. I don't know what this means but on every account of Jesse's birth place in census is listed SC. Kristen ==== KYCHRIST Mailing List ==== Christian County KYGenWeb http://www.kyseeker.com/christian ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237