Steven, I didn't see a reply for your request. Here's the only Robert SHEARER listed in the state and he happens to be in Jefferson County in 1840. There's nothing showing for Arthur or Abrilah in 1840. Source Citation: Year: 1840 Census Place: Steuben Twp , Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: 405; Page: 69 Name: Robt Shearer Township: Steuben County: Jefferson State: Ohio 1 male 5-10 1 male 30-40 1 female under 5 1 female 5-10 1 female 10-15 1 female 15-20 1 female 30-40 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are no results for the SHEARER surname in Jefferson Co. in 1850 but here are two Robert SHEARERs and one Arthur in other counties. No listing for Abrilah SHEARER Robert Shearer Cincinnati Ward 6, Hamilton, OH abt 1808 Pennsylvania Robert Shearer Milton, Mahoning, OH abt 1835 Ohio Arthur Shearer Cincinnati Ward 6, Hamilton, OH abt 1833 Ohio Marilyn ------------------------original message------------------------------ In a message dated 3/8/2008 5:16:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, johnnylumen@comcast.net writes: Request lookup please in 1840 & 1850 Jefferson Co. [Steubenville, we believe] for Arthur or Robert or Abrilah SHEARER. Thank you. r/Steven **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)