Thanks to all the very generous and kind people on this list. I now have the 1870 AND the 1880 census listings for my gg-grandfather, Marshall T Nelson. Lots of unanswered questions, but I am a zillion miles farther than I was a few days ago! Kudos and my most sincere appreciation to Kathy Nichols and Faith Keahey! Debra Claussen Feed your Faith, and your doubts will starve to death.