This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: charsuewilson Surnames: Allen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.newmadrid/2280.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The census did not state relationships until 1880. You could look for a marriage for Martha Knighton (Martha ___ to ___ Knighton) to see if her surname was Allen at the time of her marriage. Check later censuses and the 1850 census as well. If Martha was listed in 1850 as Martha Knighton, then the two children you list are not likely hers. 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.