This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rbollmer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.unknown/13551.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: So the 1850 census showing him with the Weaver family is your Wm R? That shows his bp as Indiana(Iowa is clearly a mistake by the transcriber). Does the 1860 show IN or OH? Also, have you tried locating guardianship records for Fountain county or been able to trace the Weaver family to know whether this was his mother&step-father? 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.