Listmembers, I am searching for the parentage of George R. WEST who was hoh on the Sampson census of 1850. George R. was shown as age 23, so it is not probable that he was the father of the children in his household. Whose children were Silas, Willis, John, Robert and William? George R. was not enumerated on the census of 1840. Thanks for any help/clues/sources. Fran fpowellsr@starpower.net ____________________________________________ Northern Division, Sampson County, 10th day of Sept 1850 Census. Dwelling 328, Family # 528. George R West 23, Blacksmith, Value of Real Estate owned $800 + Rodney or Redney Baggett 22, [The first two letter are hard to read.] Silas 12, Willis 11 John 9 Robert 8 William 7.