Dave, Adair County was formed in 1841. In 1820, part of it was in Pike County and part was in Howard County. By 1830, its land was partly in Randolph County and partly in Chariton County. As of 1840, all of what is now Adair County was part of the larger Macon County. With Putman County boadering Adair County on the north, maybe the family moved twice, just not far each time? Hope this helps. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler - List Admin. ================================================== > According to his eldest daughter, my Great Grandfather John GILSON moved to > Putnum County, Missouri about 1873. However, his family is listed as living > in Morrow, Adair county, Missouri on the 1880 census. Was Adair sectioned from > Putnum in this time frame or was the daughter mistaken ? > > Dave Chandler - [email protected]