William, Those Popes sure moved around a lot. You've found them in Andrew Co., Gentry Co., and Clay Co., and I'll now tell you that Francis and his family are on the 1870 NODAWAY Co. census, Jackson Twp., Household 110. Listed in the family are Francis P [sic], 30, farmer, IN; Catharine, 23, MO; William, 4; and Adaline, 10/12. (This is NOT to be confused with Nodaway Twp. in Andrew Co.) I checked the 1850 and 1860 census records to see if there were any Sarah (or Catherine) Longs mentioned, since you say she was born in Andrew Co. The only Sarah of the right age is the daughter of Abner and Jerusha, who was 13 on the 1860 (Household 1989) Andrew Co. census, though it says she was born in WI. Would you have any reason to think that her parents might be Abner and Jerusha? I could send the rest of the information if you think this might be her. Could you answer a few questions for me? You say that both John Pope and Jason Pope are on the 1870 census, but I can't find Jason in my transcription. Do you have a household number? or something that might help me locate him and correct whatever mistake I might have made in my transcription? Also, who are Miranda, 15, Columbus, 11, and James, 7, living with Thomas and Martha on the 1870 census? And do you know which children in that family belonged to Martha and which to the first wife? And do you know what became of Mahala and Mary, who you say were on the 1860 Gentry Co. census? If you can answer these questions, I'd be obliged. If there is anything else I might be able to do for you, please let me know. Monica