This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LAFinken87 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.franklin/15136.1.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know the census year he first appeared. But there are city directories for Columbus at the library. Ask some by subject line for "city directory lookup" give them the information of name, dates, etc., and maybe they can narrow down what year he first appeared. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.