This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.polk/2621.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A search of Polk County Census shows; William C. was born about 1837 in Kentucky and died between 1880 and 1900. 1880 Polk County, Looney Township town of Morrisville. Godby, Wm C. white, male age 42 born Kentucky parents born Kentucky, Minister and teaching. C.M. wife age 42 born Kentucky, parents Virginia, teaching Allen H. age 15, son born Missouri at school Clarence E. age 14 son born Missouri, at school Victor A. age 12 son born Missouri, at school Walter A. age 10 son born Missouri, at school Mary A. age 8 daughter born Missouri, at school Carrie C. age 4 daughter born Missouri 1900 Polk County, Missouri Looney Township town of Morrisville Godbey, Carrie M. Head of household born Dec 1837 age 62, Widow Kentucky, parents Virginia Cornelia age 24, Single, born Feb.1876 Missouri, Parents born Kentucky