This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichelleWilsonLigon Surnames: Classification: census Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/2939.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That year it was the 6th of August. Census takers were to include anyone who was still living on that date, even if they'd passed away since, and to not include anyone who was born after that date, even if they were a babe in arms the day the census taker showed up. Here's a good article on "The Census Day" by William Dollarhide. http://www.genealogical.com/newsletters/genealogy_pointers_9-16-08.pdf Michelle 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.