Rikki, Now you find a copy of the actual census, and record everything about this family and the neighbors on multi-year census forms. The census will list the names and ages of Charles, his spouse, and children. The reason for collecting data on the neighbors is that neighbors inter-married. Do not rely on the census index if there is one. They often missed names and contain errors. Jay =========== Ok, I found this reference on Ancestry now what do I do with it? Sound like a greenhorn?? I am :) 1860 PROSSER CHARLES E. St. Lawrence County NY 736 Rossie Federal Population Schedule NY 1860 Federal Census Index NY295158662 Thanks for any help. Rikki