MHess, The 1850 index shows 11 results for the MATZ surname in OH but there's no listing for a Catherine/Katherine/Kate, etc. There's Ann, 2 Barbara's, Elizabeth, George and 2 John's in Hamilton Co. I also checked MOTZ and MATTS but there's no Catherine listed. Using her birth year, the Soundex index turned up this result. This census taker liked to write abbreviations for the first names: 1850 U.S. Federal Census Cathar Metz Estimated birth year: abt. 1822 Birthplace: Germany Home in 1850: Spencer Twp., Hamilton Co., OH Roll: M432_686 Page: 258 Jn Metz, 31, Tavern Keeper, b. Germany, cannot read or write Cathar/e, 22, b. Germany Jno S., 5, b. KY, attends school Michl, 2, b. OH Wm., 6/12, b. OH Frederick, 7, b. KY, attends school Eliz/h M/a, Mannaman, 53, b. KY Marilyn ------------------------original message--------------------------- In a message dated 6/15/2006 2:34:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Please help me locate one Catherine MATZ b. about 1828 in Germany. Probably in Hamilton County, but not necessarily. I would appreciate sending all information on her and anyone else in the household. Thank you in advance for your assistance. M Hess