Lisa, The 1850 census didn't list the relationship of any of the household members. That procedure began in the 1880 census. If he was living with another family, he was most likely a boarder or hired hand. Marilyn ------------------original message---------------------- In a message dated 06/22/05 7:40:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Licrtyem@wmconnect.com writes: << I believe I may have found my g-grandfather on a 1850 census. The odd thing is that his family number is the same family number as the Hiatt family. I am assuming he was a boarder but he is not listed as such. Is there any other reason he might be listed with another family? >>