Posted on: Tippah County, MS Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Tippah/10492 Surname: SHACKLEFORD ------------------------- Hi, Bob -- According to the 1850 Tippah census, William was born in SC, as were all his siblings (of course, it could be wrong). 1850 Census, Tippah Co, MS, page 417b; Division 2; Reel No. M432-381. Enumerated on _______ by __________. 14 347 347 Shackelford, John W., 61, M, Farmer, 300, VA 15 347 347 Shackelford, Margaret B., 37, F, SC 16 347 347 Shackelford, Sarah J., 32, F, SC 17 347 347 Shackelford, Wiley, 25, M, Farmer, SC REMARKS: Last name listed as Shacelford 18 347 347 Shackelford, Stephen, 19, M, Farmer, SC 19 347 347 Shackelford, William, 18, M, Farmer, SC 20 347 347 Shackelford, Jane, 1/12 F, SC Hope this helps. Good luck! Peace, Becky Smith