Brenda, My husband's Harrell family left Guilford (just above Randolph) Co between 1860 and 1870 for Bartholomew Co, Indiana. According to the little verbal info that I have gotten from the current family, the Harrell family left because of post Civil War difficulties in the area. Also, according to reading on the subject a few years ago, I learned that quite a few families left for Indiana and Arkansas at that time and that some had left ca 1820 for the same areas. I suppose that word of that move and some possible connections to the 1820 families contributed to the decision of those who left 50 years later. If I can locate the material on the moving subject, will send to you. Cecile Harrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles and Brenda Kerr" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> > I am looking for ideas to help me locate missing family. Ayny ideas are greatly appreciated. > > Here is my scenario: > > 1860 my family is in Randolph Co., NC. > > 1870 family is still there minus the father and oldest > child which happens to be a daughter, Ann(a). > > 1874 Anna and husband John have a child in Wayne Co. IN. > > 1880 a family resembling mine minus oldest children > appears in Clay Co. AR and my family disappears > from NC. > > Between 1860 & 1870 how does one travel from NC to the > west (IN and AR)? What means of transportation and route? > > Why would people go to IN and AR at that time? > > What happens if someone is traveling on census day? > > Thanks, > Brenda in TX >