This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18079.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. Death record - County: Wayne City/village/township: Detroit Last Name: Green Given Name: Reuben Birth Year: May 29, 1841 Age: 58 Death Day: 21 Death Month: Jun Death Year: 1900 Father's Given Name: Joseph Father's Last Name: Green [OH] mother's name - unknown cause of death - paralysis place of burial = Howell, MI Makes me suspect that the informant [possibly Thirza did not know where Reuben's parents were born; if this is the correct Reuben Green.] 1850 - Name: Reuben Green Age: 9 Estimated birth year: abt 1841 Birth Place: Ohio Gender: Male Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Marion, Livingston, Michigan Adolphus Green 50, MASS - farmer [1800] Elphea Green 50, MASS Milo Green 27, NEBRASKA Emeline Green 15, OH Adaline Green 14, OH Reuben Green 9, OH Based on Adolphus' age could Reuben be a g/son??? Facts you should know about the early census records - All census records prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female. NO specific age was stated for any family member NO place of birth was stated - city, state, or country NO city, town, or village is stated - only the county; however some census takers listed the township NO street address was stated NO marital status was stated - single, married, widowed, or divorced NO family relationship was stated - brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc. NO occupation was stated NO parental birthplaces are stated NO race was stated [but assume "white"] 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental birthplaces. Step children are not enumerated as "step" children Adopted children are not enumerated as "adopted" 1850 is the 1st census that lists all family members 1900 - Name: Ruben Green [Russie Green] Home in 1900: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan Age: 58 Birth Date: Jun 1841 Birthplace: Ohio Race: White Gender: Male Relationship to Head of House: Head Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts Spouse's name: Thurza Marriage Year: 1866 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 34 Residence : Detroit City, Wayne, Michigan Occupation: farmer Ruben Green 58 Thurza Green 57, 3/43 Mi - no children Where is Thirza/Thurza in 1910 ?? ? ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.