This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.unknown/13578.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many ppl were illiterate and the census taker prompted them for info. So, the person said what the census taker wanted to hear. Yes indeed the census are not perfect. 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.