1870 censusBurke County, Morganton, living with apparent elderly grandparents, John and Elizabeth Thompson. The woman who was most likely his mother was listed as Susan J., age 38. Apparent siblings were shown as Martha A., 18; Elizabeth, age 16; Mary I., age 14; William W., age 13; Lida M., age 7; Nancy N., age 5; Delitha A., age 3; and Jemima R., age 9 months. (all born NC) I am desperately looking for my william Thompson who was listed in the 1880 census of Bryan TS of Surry NC, married to Louisa Owen. Both were 23 years old in the 1880 census. What about a marriage record for any of the above family members in burke co.? Steve