Hi Beverlee & Nancy, Census enumeration began June 1, 1840 and usually took several months. Depending on how fast the census taker worked, he may not have made it to Chileab's home before he died or if he was living with another family, his name won't be listed at all. The 1840 index is only by Head of Household. Marilyn in Ohio ---------------------original message--------------------- In a message dated 06/23/04 1:37:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, trace97@surewest.net writes: << Do we know the date the 1840 census was taken? World Connect lists Death Date of Chileab Smith as 28 Aug 1840 Amherst, :orain. His wife Nancy and daughter Lucy died there in 1824 and buried Kenleigh Cemetery. Beverlee >>