On Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:12:37 -0400 "Patricia Marshall" <oldcrone@sympatico.ca> writes: > Can someone tell me what census has the year of immigration on it? Pat - According to my reference the 1850 census was the first to ask for place of birth (state, territory or country). > Also, if I have names & dates of birth for several children born > between > 1900-06, what is the best way for me to go about finding out who the > parents were? All were born in MA. Do you have any clue which towns or cities are likely? Going into the VR microfilm rolls without some clue as to location could be intimidating. Dale H. Cook, Chief Engineer, WWWR Roanoke VA, WCQV Moneta VA, WKBA WZZI Vinton VA, WKPA WLNI WLVA WZZU Lynchburg VA